Sandy's Contribution to Women's Issues and Feminist Scholarship
My career has substantively focused on women’s issues and feminist principles and values, particularly in three areas: 1. Contributions...
Question 6: What recommendations do you have for actively integrating science and practice into our
Sandy's Response: We have perpetuated narrow definitions of psychological science and practice which exacerbate a false dichotomy. ...
Question 5: How will your presidential initiatives reflect APA’s commitment to addressing social ju
Sandy's Response: APA can best embrace social justice/human rights efforts where we envision unique and/or significant impact, bringing a...
Question 4: According to its 2009 vision statement, APA aspires to be “a principal leader and global
Sandy’s Response: Addressing global challenges such as health, poverty and geopolitical violence requires globally aware partners working...
Question 3: How do you think APA should address the scientific process of developing, updating and
Sandy’s Response: We should, as a discipline and profession, take a significant role in developing and updating clinical guidelines,...
Question 2: How do you see APA’s role in providing assistance toward addressing the opioid epidemic
Sandy’s Response: The opioid epidemic presents a critical societal challenge where psychology can contribute both uniquely and...
Question 1: What is the single greatest challenge or opportunity facing the discipline of psychology
Sandy’s Response: Our ability to clearly define for the public the multiple roles of psychologists and psychology’s societal...
Why now? Why APA President?
APA is at an inflection point—a critical moment of transformation. We need to listen and learn from each other so we can build a real...
