The next president of the American Psychological Association is a San Diegan who becomes the first Asian American woman elected for the position.
The American Psychological Association has announced the election of Debra Kawahara, Ph.D., as its next President. She is Associate Dean and Distinguished Professor at Alliant University's California School of Professional Psychology seen in this undated headshot photo.Dr. Debra Kawahara said she will bring her life experience to her leadership priorities as a member of marginalized communities. That includes programs to attract more students of color to the profession.
“Being able to see someone that looks like you, that talks like you, that has your background — to actually then see them as this psychologist is a very powerful message," Kawahara said. The APA is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. It is made up of 146,000 members including mental health researchers, educators, clinicians, and students as young as freshmen in high school.
Kawahara will assume her new position as APA President-elect on January 1, 2024, and will serve as President through 2025.As a former special education teacher, I look forward to connecting with you and reporting on stories that often go underreported in education.
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