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Executive Committee Updates
- Welcome from the early career psychologist representative
Learn more about the new VA Section ECP rep.
By Edgar Villarreal, PhD - Greetings from the Div. 18 secretary-treasurer
Learn more about the new secretary-treasurer.
By Josh Rinker, PsyD
Social Media
- The critical role of VA Section social media
Here’s why you should be a part of it.
By Sharon Malinowski, PsyD
Member Spotlight
- Rita Kenyon-Jump, PhD
Introducing our very first member spotlight where we highlight one of our incredible Div. 18 VA Section members as a way of sharing and celebrating one another.
APA Div. 18 Awards
- Harold M. Hildreth Distinguished Public Service Award: Anne Klee, PhD, VA Connecticut
This award is for an individual whose work has, over a lifetime career, greatly benefitted public mental health.
By Anne Klee, PhD - Psychologists in Public Service Student Award: Ayli Carrero Pinedo, PhD, Greater LA HCS—West LA
This award is for a graduate student and member of Div. 18 who demonstrates exemplary commitment to public service psychology and underserved populations.
By Ayli Carrero Pinedo, PhD - Excellence in service: Charlotte McCloskey, PhD, Kansas City VA Medical Center
This award honors psychologists who have promoted veterans’ health care through engaging in leadership and professional activities.
By Charlotte McCloskey, PhD - Excellence in mentorship: Christopher Watson, PhD, VISN 19
This award recognizes psychologists who have a demonstrated track record of fostering the professional development of trainees and/or psychologists within the VA.
By Christopher Watson, PhD