Leadership & Governance
Structure and oversight
The Society of Clinical Psychology is governed by elected and appointed leaders who are responsible for setting strategic priorities, ensuring organizational accountability, and upholding the mission of advancing clinical psychology through science, education, and practice.
2026 Presidential Column
Lynn H. Collins, Ph.D. I am honored to have been elected the new President of the Society of Clinical Psychology (SCP). SCP was the first division I joined after I was awarded my doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I joined on the advice of Steve Beck, my graduate...
Board of Directors
Officers (Executive Committee)
President (2026) Lynn H. Collins, Ph.D. *
President-elect (2026) Damion J. Grasso, Ph.D.*
Past President (2026) A. Jordan Wright, Ph.D., ABAP, ABPP*
Treasurer (2024-2026) Paul A. Arbisi, Ph.D., ABAP, ABPP, L.P.*
Secretary (2026-2028) Rachel Hershenberg, Ph.D., ABPP*
Diversity Officer (2025-2027) Joaquin P. Borrego Jr., Ph.D.*
Council of Representatives
Representative (2024-2026) Randall T. Salekin, Ph.D.*
Representative (2024-2026) Nancy Sidun, Psy.D., ABPP, ATR*
Representative (2025-2027) Brandon Gaudiano, Ph.D.*
Representative (2026-2028) Helen L. Coons, Ph.D., ABPP*
Member at Large
(2026-2028) Joanna S. Yost, Ph.D., ABPP*
Section Representatives to the SCP Board
Society of Clinical Geropsychology (2025-2027) Evan Plys, Ph.D., ABPP
Society for a Science of Clinical Psych. (2024-2026) Susan D. Raffa, Ph.D.*
Clinical Psychology of Women (2026) Kalyani Gopal, Ph.D., HSPP*
Assoc. of Psychologists in Academic Health Centers (2026-2028) Leila Islam, Ph.D., LCP*
Assessment Psychology (2026-2028) A. Jill Clemence, Ph.D.*
Graduate Students and Early Career Psychologists (2026) Jill Morris, Ph.D.*
Editors (Members of the Board without vote)
The Clinical Psychologist:
(2026-2028) Courtland S. Hyatt, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice:
(2024-2028) Arthur M. Nezu, Ph.D., DHL, ABPP
Website (2025 – 2028) Donna LaPaglia, Psy.D., ABPP
* Voting Member of Board
Downloads
2026 Leadership
Includes Board of Directors, Committees, Ad Hoc Task Forces, and Sections
2024-2026 Strategic Plan
Our top three goals for 2024-2026
Definition and Description of the Field of Clinical Psychology
This document establishes a shared understanding and common description for use within the Society.
Past Presidents
The full list of past presidents since 1917.
Bylaws
The bylaws were last updated in October, 2024.
Policies & Procedures Manual
Complete policies and procedures for the Society. Includes privacy policies.
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