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Welcome to the APA Nomination Portal
Serving on an APA board or committee gives you an opportunity to be directly involved in shaping the future of psychology. You will have a voice in changes that affect psychological science, practice, research, education and knowledge.
APA policies are set by the Council of Representatives. But boards and committees can propose policies for council to approve.
APA looks to board and committee members to represent an area of expertise or to represent specific constituencies, such as people of color, practitioners, academicians, researchers, etc. Ad hoc groups (task forces, working groups, panels, etc.) are appointed for a specific purpose and a limited time.
Learn how to get appointed or elected to a committee and participate in the creation of APA policy.
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2024 Board of Directors Call for Nominations
Board of Directors - Member-at-Large
Nominations will be accepted April 1, 2024 - April 29, 2024. The term of service is January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2027.
The Needs Assessment, Slating and Campaigns Committee (NASCC) aims to maintain a balanced Board of Directors that reflects the demographic and disciplinary diversity of the APA membership. NASCC conducted a comprehensive needs assessment that included a review of the composition of the 2024 Board of Directors, requests for input from boards and committees of APA, as well as an assessment of the organizational priorities of APA. Below, we provide lists of both general qualities and specific areas of expertise we are seeking in nominees. The ideal candidate for the Board meets the general qualities and at least one of the specific areas of expertise. NASCC commits to a holistic assessment of the pool of Board candidates and the present composition of the Board to ensure a future Board composition that maximizes experience, representativeness, and commitment to the vision and mission of the Association.
Desired Specific Qualities for Member-at Large Nominees:
In addition to the general qualities listed above, nominees for this round will enhance the range of experience of the Board if they have expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Basic Psychological Science
- Applied Psychological Science
- Technology including but not limited to AI
- Population Health
- Application of psychological science to political decision making
Desired General Qualities for Nominees:
Experience. APA Board Members should have the relevant professional experience to serve on the Board of Directors of a major national non-profit association and its companion 501(c)(6) organization. This will include a doctorate in psychology (or a related field as may be appropriate for a public member) along with significant contributions to the field of psychology or the public interest through high-level scientific research and scholarship; the application of psychology in healthcare, education, government, industry, or the non-profit sector; entrepreneurship or business leadership in fields that involve public health or the psychological sciences; and/or demonstrated and active commitment to advocacy for positive social change, consistent with their career stage (i.e., early, mid, senior, late senior). APA Board Members must have knowledge, skills, and experience that advance the work of the APA Board. Additionally, their presence on the Board will demonstrate to the public that a high level of expertise, knowledge, and success is required to lead in psychology at the national level. NASCC will prioritize the identification of Board candidates who exemplify these characteristics.
Representativeness. As a whole, the composition of the APA Board of Directors should represent the diversity of the APA membership, the diversity of the nation, and the present needs of the Association. Areas of diverse representation may include but not be limited to race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, socioeconomic status and background, disability, age and career stage, culture and religion, educational background, domains of professional or scientific practice, and specific areas of expertise. Taken together, the composition of the APA Board will highlight the APA's commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging. Importantly, no single member of the Board will be responsible for representing any one community of interest, nor will every iteration of the Board be able to include representatives from all communities of interest inside and outside of the Association in light of the size of the Board relative to the diverse breadth of the membership and the nation. Additionally, needs of representation may change in light of shifting membership demographics, a changing nation, and emergent needs of the Association. NASCC will prioritize the identification of Board candidates who fill historical and emergent gaps in representation of the membership and the nation.
Understanding of the Board and the Association. The APA Board of Directors is the administrative agent of the Council of Representatives, overseeing the work of the chief executive officer of the Association and exercising general supervision over the affairs of the Association. As such, members of the Board must demonstrate a robust understanding of the mission, vision, and strategic plan of the Association, and evidence commitment to furthering the mission, vision, and strategic plan through their service on the Board. Additionally, members of the Board must understand the structure, function, and operation of the Board. Board Members should also understand their responsibilities as leaders within a 501(c)(6) organization. NASCC will prioritize the identification of Board candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission, vision, and strategic plan of both Associations, and an appropriate understanding of the roles and responsibilities inherent to service on the Board.
Each member-at-large candidate must be a Member of the Association. Nominees’ materials will be reviewed by NASCC. Semi-finalists will be interviewed virtually by NASCC members in early-mid May. NASCC will develop slates of at least two candidates for each position by the last week of June. Final candidates will be announced in early-mid July. The two Members-at-Large will be elected by the APA Membership. Deadline to submit a nomination is April 29, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Abby Green at agreen@apa.org.
Board and Committee Call for Nominations
The 2024 board and committee call for nominations is now closed. Please check back on December 1, 2024 to participate in the next nomination cycle.
Nominations will be sought for the following boards and committees whose members are elected by the Council of Representatives:
- Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest
- Board of Convention Affairs
- Board of Educational Affairs
- Board of Professional Affairs
- Board of Scientific Affairs
- Commission for the Recognition of Specialties and Subspecialties in Professional Psychology
- Committee for Global Psychology
- Committee for the Advancement of General Applied Psychology
- Committee on Rural Health
- Ethics Committee
- Finance Committee
- Membership Board
- Policy and Planning Board
- Publications and Communications Board
Nominations will be sought for the following committees whose members are appointed by the Board of Directors:
- Committee for Postdoctoral Education and Training Programs in Psychopharmacology for Prescriptive Authority
- Committee on Aging
- Committee on Animal Research and Ethics
- Committee on Associate and Baccalaureate Education
- Committee on Children, Youth, and Families
- Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology
- Committee on Division/APA Relations
- Committee on Early Career Psychologists
- Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs
- Committee on Health Equity
- Committee on Human Research
- Committee on Professional Practice and Standards
- Committee on Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity
- Committee on Socioeconomic Status
- Committee on Women in Psychology
- Continuing Education Committee
- Fellows Committee
If you have any questions, please contact the Election Office at elections@apa.org.
Seeking Experts to Serve on APA Panels and Ad Hoc Groups
A New Way to Support Psychology
APA Services, Inc. is a companion professional organization to the American Psychological Association serving all members and advocating for psychology.
APA represents the largest and most visible national presence advocating for psychology at the federal level. APA advocacy efforts are guided by the Advocacy Coordinating Committee, which evaluates and prioritizes advocacy goals for the discipline of psychology and the professions of psychologists in scientific, educational, public interest, health service practice and applied practice settings.
2024 Advocacy Coordinating Committee Call for Nominations
Nominations will be accepted June 3, 2024 - September 3, 2024.
The Advocacy Coordinating Committee (ACC) consists of no less than 12 members serving 3-year terms. Four new ACC member appointments will begin on January 1, 2025 and end December 31, 2027. Nominations may originate from individuals (including self-nominations), APA boards and committees, APA divisions, and state, provincial and territorial psychological associations (SPTAs).
Nominees must be members, graduate student affiliates of APA, or non-psychologists with relevant state advocacy or leadership experience. Each nomination must include the information listed below.
- Curriculum vitae
- Brief statement of interest (max 200 words)
- Completed diversity matrix (questions located on the electronic nomination form)
All nominations must be submitted online by Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Further information regarding Advocacy Coordinating Committee may be found at https://www.apaservices.org/advocacy/governance. Questions may be directed to Andrew Ferreira, Director of Governance and Operations, at aferreira@apa.org.
