Leadership & Staff
MPA Leadership
Terms for the MPA Board of Directors run September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026
Executive Committee
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PresidentList Item 1
Peter Smith, PsyD
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President-ElectList Item 2
Stephanie Olarte, PhD
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Past PresidentList Item 3
Stephanie Wolf, JD, PhD
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TreasurerList Item 4
Kim Sanschagrin JD, PhD
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APA Council Rep
Mary Fernandes, PhD
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Secretary
Deborah Williams, PhD
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Senior Rep At Large
Laurie Donze, PhD
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Junior Rep at Large
Julie Beasman, PsyD
Committee Chairs
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Communications CommitteeList Item 4
Bea Gerry, PhD
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Diversity Chair
Colleen Spada, PsyD
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Early Career Psychology Chair
Danielle Wexler, PhD
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Educational Affairs Chair
Shalena Wade, PhD
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Ethics Committee
Ethan Bliss, PhD
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Legislative Committee
Eli Getzoff Testa, PhD
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Membership Committee
Dana O’Brien, PhD
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Past Presidents’ Council
Steve Sobelman, PhD
Staff
The MPA office serves as the central resource for the Association's programs, services, and activities. Members and the public are welcome to contact the office with questions about MPA, legislative advocacy, continuing education, membership, upcoming events, public education, and our Find a Psychologist referral service.
MPA is governed by its Board of Directors, which meets online monthly from September through June. Many of MPA's committees and work groups also meet regularly throughout the year to support the Association's mission, advance the profession of psychology, and provide valuable resources for members.
The office is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST.