Public Policy and Public Service Experience

Currently: President Elect

Co-Chair of the Public Policy Committee from October 2019 - August 2021

The Public Policy Committee responds to LGBT issues in the larger political sphere as they arise and responds where we have the resources to do so. This includes providing materials and consultations to government officials and psychologists in states that are facing anti-LGBT ballot issues, engaging in letter-writing on a variety of matters. We aim to determine collectively what issues we might address as they evolve and to craft responses that are in the best traditions both of a commitment to positive social change and adherence to the best scholarly practices of the discipline.

Examples of statements I have co-written: 

https://www.apadivisions.org/division-44/news-events/healthcare-protections.pdf 

https://www.apadivisions.org/division-44/news-events/employment-discrimination.pdf

Webinar I co-developed and co-led:

https://youtu.be/L9I2NC-GhnM 

Web Resource Pages I co-created content for:

https://www.apa.org/pi/lgbt/resources/policy/issues

Initiatives I have co-led

Dismantling White Supremacy training series

Committee focused Anti-Racist Strategic Action Plan

Southern Region Chair of the Legislative Committee from August 2020 - Present

The Legislative Committee responds to state level public policy efforts focusing on legislation pertaining to psychological practice, access to care, and mental health care systems needs. We focus on advancing the mission of the Nevada Psychological Association through legislative efforts. 

Committee Member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee from August 2019 - Present

The DEI Committee is dedicated to promoting diversity in Nevada. This includes welcoming psychologists from diverse backgrounds as well as promoting culturally sensitive services to the community. NPA is working to develop a Diversity Mission Statement, includes scientific and evidence-based information about working with diverse populations in our CE trainings, and strongly supports efforts to reach out to individuals different genders, ethnicities, ages, backgrounds, sexual orientations, cultures and abilities. 

Examples of statements I have co-written:

https://www.nvpsychology.org/assets/docs/2020-6-2-NPA-Official-Statement.pdf 

https://npa.memberclicks.net/1-8-2021-npa-official-public-statement 

Initiatives I co-developed and co-led

NPA Anti-Racist Strategic Action Plan

Member of the 2021 Emerge Nevada Signature Candidate Program

The Emerge Nevada training program is an unparalleled opportunity for Democratic women who want to run for public office. It is the only in-depth, six-month, 70-hour training program that inspires candidates to run and gives them the tools to win.

Disclaimer: I am not representing any of these organizations within this website. All opinions, statements, etc. are my own.