Committees

Join one of 11 society committees to promote the development and advancement of the field of group psychology and the modality of group psychotherapy through research, teaching and education, and clinical practice and to further the general objectives of the APA.

Standing Committees

Membership Committee

This committee works to identify the needs of members and institute programs designed to meet those needs. The committee works closely with APA on member services, making certain that those who join the society receive the benefits of membership (e.g., subscriptions, membership on the listserv, etc.). The primary initiative of this group, at this time, is building up membership, in general, with a focus on drawing students and early career psychologists to the society.
Chair: Noelle Lefforge
Members: Meredith Tittler and Eric Chen

The Diversity Committee

This committee was founded officially in 2007 to promote the inclusion and visibility of underrepresented minorities in the society. The committee is also charged with attracting, fostering, and managing diversity in membership and activities of the society, and developing and recommending policies and programs designed to educate members of the division in this area in their practice, research and training.
Chair: Eric Chen  

Including: 

• Subcommittee on Public Interest, Public Education and Social Justice

• International Relations Representative
  Rex Stockton

• Women in Psychology Network Representative
  Jill Paquin

The Education and Training Committee

The committee monitors, promotes, and enhances education and training in group psychology, group psychotherapy and continuing education. This committee's members serve as liaisons to a number of other educational bodies (ABPP, CRSPP, CoA, etc.), as well as national level meetings focused on education. This committee's primary initiative, at this time, is the preparation of the society application to CRSPPP Board.
Chair: Josh Gross
Members: Nina Brown and Michele Ribeiro

Including:

• Subcommittee on Diplomate and Credentials
  Sally Barlow

• Representative to the Educational Directorate
  Cheri Marmarosh

The Committee on Fellows

This committee seeks members of the division who have met the society's standards for Fellow status and assists these individuals in the preparation of the materials needed for certificate of that status by APA.
Chair: Dennis Kivlighan 
Members: Craig Parks, Rebecca MacNair-Semands and Cheri Marmarosh

The Committee on Nominations and Elections

Chair: Maria Riva 

The Program Committee

Chair: Lisa De La Rue
Members: Nina Brown, Norah Chapman, Eric Chen, Carol Cho, Lee Gillis, Simon Goldberg, Elaine Harpine, Jean Kaim, Martin Kivlighan, Cindy Molina, Jill Paquin, Maria Riva and Tom Treadwell

The Committee on Awards

Chair: Josh Gross
Members: Lee Gillis and Georgio Tasca

The Finance Committee

Chair: Amy Nitza
Members: Craig Parks, Lee Gillis and Dennis Kivlighan 

The Publications Committee

Chair: Martin Kivlighan 
Members: Georgio Tasca and Leann Diederich 

The Development Committee

Chair: Vacant 

The Student Committee

This committee works to promote collaboration and connection between graduate students who are interested in group research and practice. The committee also provides a platform for graduate students to get involved in division projects that serve the purpose of promoting group research and practice.
Chair: Meredith Tittler
Members: Elliott Devore, Angela Hudson, Rita Rivers and Brittni Gettys

Foundation Committee

Chair:  Jean Keim
Members: Dennis Kivlighan, Amy Nitza, Jill Paquin and Rex Stockton

Other Committees

Advancement of Professional Practice

Leann Diederich

Archivist

Richard Moreland

Coalition for Psychology in Schools and Education

Karin Hodges

Early Career Professionals Task Force

Chair: Misha Bogomaz
Members: Kseniya Zhuzha and Shala Cole

Federal Advocacy Coordinator

Group Specialty Council