continuing the path: caution—avoid the...

President’s Corner

J. Manuel Casas, Ph.D.University of California, Santa Barbara

CONTINUING THE PATH: CAUTION—AVOID THE ABYSS

AA WWoorrlldd ooff HHooppeess aanndd DDrreeaammssA short time ago we began a new year filled withhopes and dreams and animated and strengthenedby the election of President Barack Obama. These hopes and dreams werereflected in the belief that his election would help many persons in this coun-try climb out of a social, economic, psychological and moral abyss into whichmany of them, ourselves included, had fallen.

The renewed hopes, dreams and aspirations resulting from the election easilyinfused the very essence of the Multicultural Counseling Conference andSummit ensuring the astounding success that it turned out to be. A specialthanks goes out from Division 45 to the planning committee members whodid the outstanding work that resulted in such a successful outcome: TaniaIsrael, Jeanette Hsu, Francisco “Cisco” Sánchez, and Lisa Flores. The energyand time that they put forth and the tenacity of the spirit with which they didso should serve as an example of what we might expect of ourselves as weconfront barriers and delays that might impede our movement along thepath(s) that we have chosen for Division 45.

FFaacciinngg RReeaalliittyyFrom another perspective, the spirit of the participants, the motivational quali-ty of the presenters, and the timeliness of the content of the Summit itself (i.e.,social justice) helped us to refocus our thinking on ways to address the exten-sive needs of those brothers and sisters, and especially the “little ones”, whohad all but been ignored during the past eight years. More specifically, theSummit, reflecting the words of President Obama, “yes we can”, helped us torevitalize the belief and the hope that we could take responsibility for continu-ing our path even in times like this when resources are scarce and budgetaryitems for projects and programs of great importance to us are being placed onhold and quite probably destined to disappear into an administrative abyss—never to see the light of day again. This can very well happen unless we takethe initiative to keep such programs and projects alive and moving, perhaps ata slower pace, through whatever means we have at our disposal. I’m sure thatmany of us have had to do this before and as such we should be well preparedto do it again.

BBuuddggeettaarryy CCuuttss: So what are some of the budgetary cuts and administrativeor organizational impediments that we may have to confront if we are to con-tinue on our chosen path(s)? What follows is a nonexhaustive list of such cuts.Not being privy to the most recent data concerning these cuts, my list may notbe up to date. While some of the cuts have already been made others are

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Features11 President’s Corner33 From the President –Elect44 Past President’s Column55 From the Editor55 Treasurer’s Report66 Membership Update66 Graduate Student Column77 Council Representative’s Report99 Member-At-Large (African

American Slate) Report99 Member-At-Large (American

Indian Slate) Report1100 Member-At-Large (Asian

American Slate) Report1111 Member-At-Large (Diversity

Slate) Report1111 Member-At-Large (Latino/a

Slate) Report1122 2009 Multicultural Conference

and Summit 1133 Fellows Report1133 Report From Convention

Program Committee1144 Program Highlights1166 Election of Division 45 Officer

Candidates’ Statements2222 Kudos to Division 45 Members2222 Advertising Policy2233 General Announcements2233 Division 45 Listserv2244 Division 45 Standing and Ad

Hoc Committee Chairs2255 Division 45 Executive

Committee2266 Membership Application

pending the Council’s meeting in February. Thus the listthat follows is solely to stimulate thought of what mayoccur and how we might best begin to prepare ourselvesto deal with potential cuts:• CEMRRAT grant funds have been or may be zeroedout.• All “Special Projects” across the Association have beencut 25%.• The Council of Representatives’ and Board of Directors’discretionary funds may be zeroed out (These funds serveas the source of funding for task forces, etc). • The Minority Fellowship just got word of discontinu-ance of federal support of its neuroscience fellowship pro-gram directed by Joe Martinez (funding of the mentalhealth research fellowships was cut a couple of yearsago). • A resolution to establish an Immigrant Task Force todevelop a report on the psychological science concerningthe risk factors, adaptation, development, education,health, as well as the social impact and contributions ofimmigrants and refugee populations (February, 2007,Legislative Council New Business Form) was put throughthe appropriate hoops. Unfortunately, without going intodetail, BAPPI decided to not support funding for the TaskForce as it felt the proposal was too broad and needed totighten its parameters. This criticism aside, given the cutsin discretionary funds noted above, the Task Force wouldnot have been implemented anyway.

MMoovviinngg OOnn……So where to from here? We can accept the reality thatfunds as well as other resources are scarce and that manyof our woefully needed projects and programs will fallinto an organizational abyss of forgetfulness: to never seethe light of day. Or we can use all the creativity, fortitude,determination and patience that our ancestors used tohelp each and every one of us get to where we are today.These are the same attitudes and skills that keep many ofour brothers and sisters believing and working for a bet-ter tomorrow.

Adhering to the motto “yes we can”, I choose the latteroption. I firmly believe that if we continue to use the sameattitudes and skills we will slowly but surely reach ourdesired goals and objectives. Wishing to illustrate my per-spective I provide the following examples: Wanting tocontinue moving towards attaining some of the goalsinherent in the nonfunded Immigrant Task ForceResolution, I took the following steps: I developed andsubmitted two project proposals that focused on theissues and concerns associated with immigration/immi-grants (documented and undocumented). The first pro-posal was submitted with support from Divisions 12, 17,and 35 to CODAPAR’s Interdivisional Grant Program.

The main purpose of this proposal entitled “Immigration:An Integrative Path Towards Knowledge, Action, andJustice” was to provide a forum from which to identify,address, and understand the type of problems associatedwith immigration. An overarching objective of the pro-posal was to deliver a finished product in the form of anannotated bibliography, monograph, or conference. Dueto budgetary constraints no proposals submitted to theaforementioned program were funded.

Working with the premonition that the funding might notbe forthcoming for the first proposal, I submitted the sec-ond proposal also entitled “Immigration: An IntegrativePath Towards Knowledge, Action and Justice” as a roundtable presentation to the NMCS. Similar to the first, thisproposal focused on the identification of the problemsthat plague immigrants, in general, and Latinos, in partic-ular. It went one step further proposing and/or identify-ing interventions and actions to address such problems.This round table proposal was accepted and presented.

The round table was a success and opened up new possi-bilities for continuing much needed work, with or with-out funding, on the problems and challenges associatedwith immigration. More specifically, it identified a coregroup of colleagues who have the knowledge base andthe expertise to deal intelligently and humanely with themyriad of problems and issues faced by the immigrantsamong us. Such individuals include but are not limited tothe following: Joe Cervantes, Melanie Domenech-Rodriguez, Day Al-Mohamed, Lisa Suzuki, MelissaMorgan, Betty Garcia, and David Acevedo-Polakovich.These individuals and others who would like to join uscan serve as the core from which to plan what we can doto keep the spirit, the content, and the objectives of theImmigrant Task Force in the forefront, alive and flourish-ing. After all, the immigrant, myself included, and theproblems faced by this group will still be with us, with orwithout APA funds and resources. We cannot afford tolet this group fall into the abyss.

The same can be said with respect to those millions ofindividuals who continue to suffer under the yoke ofracism. Relative to this group, we can at least continue torespond to requests from APA for information and com-ments on issues such as those addressed in TheDocument on Racism. We cannot, we must not, walkdown our path ignoring our responsibilities and opportu-nities to address and work to overcome racism, racial dis-crimination, intolerance, and xenophobia. There has beensome talk that we might not attend the forthcoming con-ference on racism because of budgetary constraints. Iwould say that the long-term costs of not attending thisconference may be more expensive than attending it. Infact, if the decision to not attend is purely budgetary,many members of our Division have responsibly statedthat we consider raising funds so that we as APA mem-

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bers of color are represented at this Conference.

Another activity that is close to our hearts and that ismotivationally vital to our continued work within APA,is the National Multicultural Conference and Summit. At the Town Meeting held at the end of the 2009 NationalMulticultural Summit Conference, the fiscal future of theSummit was discussed. Future funding is not guaranteedand consequently, it is important to think about how toinsure fiscal continuity for the Summit. An endowmentwould be one mechanism; Jessica Henderson Daniel pre-sented an endowment in the American PsychologicalFoundation as an option. She volunteered to chair a com-mittee to create such an endowment. She has contactedthe Founding Divisions to solicit their support. At thistime, the current presidents of Divisions 17, 35, 44 and 45have all endorsed the formation of this committee.

According to Jessica, the concept of the Summit, its goalsand objectives, are important now as well as in the fore-seeable future for all psychologists regardless of theireducational degrees Seeking to avoid the abyss of neglectyou will be hearing more from the proposed committeeon how as a collective force we can create an endowmentfor the Summit. Yes, we can do this—moving from ahope, to a vision, and then on to an endowment.

These are a few examples of how we can continue on ourpath doing what we believe to be necessary to reach ourgoals and objectives. Like President Obama, as we facethe budgetary realities of our times we do not have to doso alone. We do not have to rely on others to show us theway. We know the way. We know our responsibilities.We know what we have to do. We know that we can doit. So, let’s move on with caution and avoid the abyss thatmay be waiting for us around the corner.

Greetings once again fellow membersof the Society for the PsychologicalStudy of Ethnic Minority Issues(Division 45)! I would like to take thisopportunity to update you on myrecent activities as President-elect andprovide a brief overview of my visionfor my presidency. As I mentioned inmy previous column in Focus, I am anewcomer to serving in the leadership of the Society. Assuch, I have spent much of the past few months trying toget a firm grasp of the issues facing the organization aswell as the nuts and bolts of the way in which the organi-zation operates. I have been assisted greatly by the men-torship and patience of the current President and theimmediate Past-president as well as the rest of theExecutive committee. In January, I attended my firstNational Multicultural Conference & Summit (NMCS) inNew Orleans. The conference organizers should be veryproud of the fruits of their labor. The NMCS was an inspi-rational experience. I would especially like to thank LisaFlores, our Division 45 representative on the NMCS plan-ning committee, for all of her hard work these past twoyears. It is our turn to be the lead Division in the nextNMCS in 2011. This means that our representative to theNMCS planning committee will also serve as the chair ofthe planning committee. Please contact me or anothermember of the Executive Committee if you are interestedin serving in that role. In addition, I recently representedthe Society at the APA Leadership Conference in January.

The conference provided me with an in depth orientationto the APA governance process as well as an introductionto the many resources that APA offers its divisions. I alsomet several other division presidents and presidents-elect. The conference also offered several opportunities todiscuss potential collaborations among the divisions. Myexperience at the APA Leadership conference as well asmy further participation in Executive Committee meet-ings and conference calls with the other members of thePresidential trio have provided me with much greaterinsights into the challenges and opportunities that theSociety faces.

With these challenges and opportunities in mind, I wouldlike to announce that the theme for my Presidential yearis: II aamm bbeeccaauussee wwee aarree;; WWee aarree bbeeccaauussee II aamm. The some-what familiar first clause of the theme (II aamm bbeeccaauussee wweeaarree) recognizes the strength, comfort, and guidance thatthe identification with one’s racial and cultural heritageprovides many of us in the face of challenging opposition.The second clause (WWee aarree bbeeccaauussee II aamm) recognizes theresponsibility that each of us has to improving the lifechances of other members of our racial and ethnic group.With this theme in mind, a major goal of my presidencywill be to broaden the focus and impact of the Societybeyond APA. There can be no doubt that APA providesan important foundation for the Society. The Society hasplayed an important role in making sure that APA repre-sents the interests of ethnic minority psychologists in anethical and principled manner. There can also be no

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FROM THE PRESIDENT-ELECT

Robert M. SellersUniversity of Michigan


Greetings Division 45 friends and rela-tives –

It was wonderful to see so many ofyou in New Orleans in January at theNational Multicultural Conference &Summit. It was another wonderfulevent with much celebration, ceremo-ny and great presentations. I especial-ly enjoyed the Elders Ceremony once again this year. Itwas so inspiring to see and listen to the contributions ofthose inducted this year: Drs. Florence Denmark,Anderson J. Franklin, Janet Helms, Derald Wing Sue,Charles Silverstein, Bonnie Strickland and MarthaMednick. The keynote speakers, Drs. Patricia Arredondo,Linda Mona, Gargi Roysircar, Lisa Porche-Burke, and

Rev. Jamie Washington, moved us and inspired us to con-tinue the work begun by the Elders and contribute in thespecial ways that each of us are able. New Orleans pro-vided us with wonderful food, great music, chances forcommunity service, and many opportunities to visit witheach other. Congratulations and thank you to our coor-dinators, Drs. Tania Israel, Jeannette Hsu, FranciscoSanchez and Lisa Flores for a wonderful event this year!

As chair of the Council of National PsychologicalAssociations for the Advancement of Ethnic MinorityIssues (CNPAAEMI), it was my great pleasure to awardthe first Henry Tomes Award for Emerging Contributionsto the Advancement of Ethnic Minority Psychology to Dr.Joseph Gone and the second Henry Tomes Award forDistinguished Contributions to the Advancement of Ethnic

doubt that the Society will need to continue to provideleadership to APA in these issues. I believe strongly, how-ever, that the Society must also expand its influence andactivities beyond the boundaries of APA’s if the Society isto reach its full-potential. (This is why I refer to the orga-nization as a society as opposed to a division wheneverpossible.) One way that I believe that the Society canbroaden its influence is by expanding its membership byattracting more psychologists of color from areas otherthan clinical and counseling psychology. The Society isuniquely positioned to meet an important unmet needamong research psychologists of color. Recently, I attend-ed a reception at the annual meeting of the Society ofPersonality and Social Psychology (SPSP) hosted by theirdiversity committee. There were more than 100 individu-als in attendance including at least 80 undergraduate andgraduate students of color. Disappointingly, relativelyfew of the attendees knew about our society, even fewerwere active members. I know from personal experiencethat there are similar pockets of students and psycholo-gists of color who attend the Society for Research onChild Development (SRCD), American EducationalResearch Association (AERA), Society for CommunityResearch and Action), as well as Society for thePsychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI). Althoughmost of these organizations have ethnic minority or diver-sity committees, these committees by definition are notcentral to the mission of the organization. I have attendedthe main conferences for each of these organizations with-in the past two years. In each case, I found a significant

number of ethnic minority psychologists who were clus-tered together in quiet corners discussing issues that arecentral to the Society for the Psychological Study ofEthnic Minority Issues.

In order to achieve the goal of broadening the member-ship of the Society, I will focus much of my efforts duringmy presidency on identifying and attracting new con-stituencies to the organization. The focal point of myeffort will be the planning and execution of an inauguralresearch conference for the Society. Appropriately, thefocus of the conference will be on the “PsychologicalStudy of Ethnic Minority Issues”. The intent is for theSociety to hold the conference biennially. The ExecutiveCommittee has voted to move forward with the confer-ence pending approval of a final budget. The conferenceis tentatively scheduled for June 2010 in Ann Arbor,Michigan. I will be providing more information about theconference in my future columns. In addition to myefforts with the conference, I also plan to make severalpublic and personal appeals on behalf of the Society toethnic minority students and psychologists in otherresearch organizations whose interests are consistent withgoals of the Society. For instance, I will be giving thekeynote address at the Black Caucus of SRCD pre-confer-ence at which time I will also promote membership in ourSociety. I am looking forward to representing the Societyto other potential constituents in the coming year.

In closing, I hope that you are as excited about our possibili-ties as I am. Please contact me via email ([email protected])if you are interested in getting further involved with theSociety. See you in Toronto in August.

PAST PRESIDENT’S COLUMN

Beth Boyd, Ph.D.University of South Dakota

CELEBRATIONS, CHALLENGES & CONTINUING OUR PATH

FROM THE PRESIDENT-ELECT(Continued)


Hello Division 45 members! I ampleased to offer you this issue ofFOCUS, the first in my new stint as theDivision 45 FOCUS newsletter editor. Iam honored to be able to serve theDivision in this way, and want to pub-licly thank Dr. Michi Fu for her guid-ance and help as I take over this role.

Inside this edition you will find updates from ourExecutive Committee and Standing and Ad HocCommittee members highlighting recent and ongoingDivision 45 activities including the division executivecommittee meeting in January, the APA representativesCouncil meeting, and programming for APA Toronto.Also, please peruse the candidate statements for thisyear’s election of President Elect, Member-at-LargeLatino/a Slate, Member-at-Large Diversity Slate, andTreasurer-Elect and Graduate Student Representative.Enjoy!

Minority Psychology to Dr. Joseph Trimble. These twoNative American psychologists have made truly signifi-cant contributions to ethnic minority psychology and itwas an honor to recognize their achievements. Dr. Trimblewas unable to attend this ceremony and his award will bepresented at the Division 45 Business Meeting in Torontoon August 8, 2009. I hope you can join us.

Speaking of Toronto, thank you to Melanie Domenech-Rodriguez and our Program Committee for puttingtogether what looks to be another outstandingConvention program. I look forward to the presenta-tions, poster sessions, special events, and seeing you allagain.

This issue of FOCUS contains the Candidate Statementsfor our new Division 45 Executive Committee officers. Ihope you will read them carefully and participate in theelection process. Regardless of the outcomes, I know wewill be in good hands. It has been a real pleasure theselast few months to work with our President, ManuelCasas, and President-Elect, Rob Sellers, on the manyissues relevant to our Division.

It looks like we are in for some difficult and challengingtimes ahead. But this is also an exciting time with newpossibilities and the potential for working together tofind new and creative solutions to the issues facing ourcommunities and our Division. It is always during thechallenging times that we realize who we really are. OurElders and our Ancestors have shown us and continue toremind us of how we have found ways to thrive in thepast — with few resources and nothing but hopes,dreams and lots of talent and resolve. We remember thesacrifices that they have made and we honor them bycontinuing forward on the paths they have set. So, now,even in the midst of challenges, we go about Continuingthe Path…

See you in August!Nya:weh (Thank you),Beth

FROM THE EDITOR

Melissa L. Morgan, Ph.D.University of California, Santa Barbara

TREASURER’S REPORT

Alfiee M. Breland-Noble, Ph.D.Duke University Medical Center

II.. IInnttrroodduuccttiioonn aanndd BBaacckkggrroouunndd ffoorrRReeppoorrttI respectfully submit this edition of theTreasurer’s Report for the Spring FOCUS.In my prior report, I shared that I was inthe process of preparing a preliminarybudget for review by our Presidential

Trio, Executive Committee (EC) and subsequently, ourdivision membership. I am very happy to report that Icompleted and submitted a preliminary version of thisreport in advance of our Executive Committee’s mid-win-ter meeting incorporating feedback from all members ofthe EC obtained during our Convention meeting inAugust 2008.

I am also pleased to report on the exponential growththat the division has experienced via our membershipand journal subscriptions. I am hopeful that ourentire division is able to embrace the positive natureof this growth and its impact on our mission andgoals. Following, please find the summary of my cur-rent fiscal efforts (with primary support from ourFinance Committee – Drs. Siony Austria and MannyCasas)

PAST PRESIDENT’S COLUMN(Continued)

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In the fall of 2008, I had the great fortune of hiring Ms.Antoinette Burriss to support my efforts as treasurer. Ms.Burriss has been instrumental in supporting the day-to-day operations of the division’s treasury including com-pleting standard forms, corresponding with members,APA Division Services and our accountants. To supporther efforts and those of our division, I am currently col-laborating with our accounting firm to revise the budgetso that it more closely matches their specific record keep-ing protocol, our mission and efforts and more accuratelyreflects the vision of the Presidential Trio, EC and mem-bership. Though we have completed a version of thebudget for 2009-2010, we are committed to revising itslightly by March 1, 2009; and in the next issue of theFOCUS, sharing a detailed and current accounting of themonies you have entrusted to us via your membershipdues, contributions and journal subscriptions.

IIIIII.. AAccttiioonn IItteemmssDuring our mid-winter EC meeting, we began a discus-sion of the fiscal factors most important for our EC goingforward. As a result, we decided to include the followingitems as priorities for the current fiscal year (2009-2010)

Creation and solidification of a policy for requests fordonations/support from other organizations.

Refinement of our budget to clearly reflect the divi-sion’s strategic plan and mission.

Establishment of a clear financial investment policy.

Development and finalizing of a clear and concise trea-surer’s handbook.

Finalization of a policy for travel requests by EC mem-bers to meetings other than the convention and mid-winter meetings (specifically meetings where EC mem-bers represent our division).

I am grateful for your continued patience as we organizeand finalize the accounting procedures and measureswithin our division. It is an honor to have been entrustedwith a leadership role in the fiscal management of ourdivision and I look forward to our continued growth andprosperity.

Peace & Blessings,

Alfiee M. Breland-Noble

GRADUATE STUDENT COLUMNArpana Gupta, M.A.

University of Tennessee

TRANSITIONS: TIME TO VOTE FOR A NEW CAPTAIN!

Greetings!!

It is with mixed feelings that I get ready torotate off as student representative toDivision 45. The journey has been one filledwith joy, but now comes the time to votefor a new captain. It is with great pleasurethat I get to announce the nominees for stu-dent representative for the year 2010 to2012. This year we have a spectacular group of studentsrunning for this position (Andrea Ballesteros, AnnelCordero, Laura R John, and Tonie Marie Quaintance).Looking at the statements of the nominees, one can seethat these students have already accomplished a lot withregard to ethnic and racial diversity issues. This is a clearindication of the many good things that they have to offerand bodes well to the future of students within Division45. I encourage ALL division 45 students to please vote,and have your voices heard. In addition, please feel freeto contact us with requests, ideas, and suggestions ofwhat you may see for the future of the Division. Thereare many ways to get involved within Division 45 at aleadership level or at the community service level.

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MEMBERSHIP REPORT

Shamin Ladhani, Psy.D.Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints

I want to introduce myself as yourMembership Chair. As a former Division 45student representative, I am excited torejoin this amazing team. For the last threeyears I have served on the Committee onEarly Career Psychologists as the Divisionrepresentative and Chair and am also thecurrent Chair of the Division on South Asian Americans.These experiences have had me intimately involved inworking on membership issues and I bring lots of ideasabout how to connect to you, the members. However, Iam very interested in working with the members ofDivision 45 to find out what you would like most in yourmembership. Please feel free to email me at [email protected] with your suggestions, comments, andideas. I look forward to working collaboratively with allof you.

At this time I would like to take the time to thank the var-ious students who were actively involved in making myrole as student representative a very smooth, successfuland rewarding one. Many students and professionals

were an integral part to my role, without whom my jobwould have been a lot more difficult.

If interested in becoming a member of the StudentCommittee or if wanting more information about issuesrelevant to Division 45 please feel free to contact me [email protected]


The APA Council of Representatives con-vened February 20-22 in Washington D.C. fortheir twice yearly meeting. The agenda wasfull; the weekend series of meetings wereproductive and herein lays a snapshot ofwhat transpired.

President James Bray presided over the proceedings thatwere launched by a moment of silence for our departedcolleagues. Following this acknowledgement Dr. Brayprovided an update of the work of the Future ofPsychology Task Force, a project that reflects one of hispresidential initiatives. The task force will host an invita-tion only Future of Psychology Conference May 14-17,2009 in San Antonio, Texas. Delegates represent variousconstituencies within APA. The topics to be addressed atthe conference range widely and diversity is promised tobe a thematic component. Dr. Bray also mentioned twoother projects he is pursuing, namely the future of psy-chology science education and psychology’s contributionto ending homelessness. To learn more about James Brayand his initiatives go to: www.apa.org/about/president/

Norman Anderson, CEO then delivered a state of theAssociation address wherein he laid out recent successesas well as current challenges. As an example of a recentsuccess, the Association was able to attract Dr. NancyGordon Moore to the position of Executive Director ofAPA Governance Affairs. Dr. Moore, who is pastExecutive Director of the Kentucky PsychologicalAssociation, brings a wealth of experience and knowl-edge to the position that was vacated with the retirementof Judy A. Strassburger. Judy was a 40 year employee ofthe APA and was a very special jewel in the crown of theAssociation. Her style and grace accentuated her absolutecommand of her role in the Governance Office andthough her presence will be missed her legacy lives on.Thank you, Judy, and may you enjoy in full measure allof the new opportunities that await your exploration.

Dr. Anderson reported on another successrelative to crafting the mission and visionstatement. The consulting firm of McKinleyMarketing had been hard at work since theAugust 2008 COR meeting pulling togethersuggested wording from Council members

for a mission and vision statement that best reflects thepresent and future of the APA. After a brief presentationof their work to date and following some discussion with-in APA Council about the presentation, a mission andvision statement for the APA was approved. The full ver-sion of this first-time ever proclamation will be printed inupcoming APA publications and will appear on the APAwebsite. Related, during the weekend gathering, councilmembers participated in a break-out group exercise thatwas designed to identify goals and strategies that are con-sistent with the newly adopted mission and vision state-ment. The fruits of these latter efforts will be shared asthey unfold.

A current and very real challenge that Dr. Andersonaddressed centered on the Association’s response to thenational fiscal crisis. The APA has been impacted by theseunprecedented financial times and many tough decisionshave already been made and more are expected. Someexamples of tough decisions include: a freeze on all hir-ing, a suspension of one of the two annual consolidatedmeetings and related conference call business particularlyrelated to new business, postponement of introducingnew positions such as the Diversity & Equity Officer, sus-pension of projects such as CEMRRAT, elimination ofAPA on NPR, delayed launching of the new APA web-site, decrease number of APA Congressional Fellows, nosalary increases for most of the work force (except staff,who APA wants to retain given the increased allure ofjobs in the federal government under the Obama adminis-tration) and the executive management group will foregobonuses earned this past year. APA came in at a deficitlast year and in order to avoid a deficit for 2009 the abovedecisions had to be made.

COUNCIL OF REPRESENTATIVES REPORT

William D. Parham, John F. Kennedy UniversityJessica Henderson Daniel, Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA.

THE APA COUNCIL OF REPRESENTATIVES: THE FUTURE IS NOW!

GRADUATE STUDENT COLUMN(Continued)


Archie Turner, APA’s Chief Financial Officer underscoredthe current and likely future fiscal challenges and addedthat APA’s history of prudent fiscal management underformer CFO Jack McKay has positioned APA to fair wellup to this point during these uncertain times. Given theuncertainty that surrounds the national fiscal picture,however, Archie Turner, CFO, Norman Anderson CEOand their Executive Management Group (EMG) col-leagues have committed to remain focused as responsiblestewards of APA finances by closely monitoring changesin the fiscal climate and keeping the Association apprisedof the evolving situation. Stay tuned.

Seating the Council of National PsychologicalAssociations for the Advancement of Ethnic MinorityIssues (CNPAAEMI) as full voting members was dis-cussed among many Council members and Caucuses.After careful thought and considerable input from multi-ple sources, a decision was made to postpone asking thelarger Council to vote for a third consecutive time onadvancing the issue of seating the 4 ethnic minority psy-chological associations as full members to the APA mem-bership for their vote. CNPAAEMI (the 4 seats) will con-tinue through 12/2009 to be seated as “observers” andDr. Bray has put the “4-Seats” issue on the agenda for theAugust 2009 Council of Representatives meeting that con-venes during the APA convention. At that time discus-sion about accomplishing the seating of the 4 ethnicminority psychological associations as full members willtake place as will renewing their status as observers foranother three years (2010-2013) and with related compen-sations until their “full voting member” seating takeseffect.

Nathalie Gilfoyle, JD, General Counsel for APA sharedinformation regarding a dispute between APA and APAInsurance Trust (APAIT) and the following summarystatement captures the essence of the situation. In January,Council learned that there has been a five-year dispute betweenAPA and the APA Insurance Trust (APAIT) over the release ofinformation from APAIT to the APA Board of Directors. Manyattempts have been made by all parties to resolve this dispute;those attempts have failed, and in January, APA filed a lawsuitin order to obtain a judicial ruling on the narrow issue of whatAPA’s specific rights are with regard to the information theAPA Board has requested, and the APAIT has opined it willnot give. Many of the details discussed at Council were sharedwith us confidentially by APA’s legal counsel, so must remainconfidential. However, anyone insured by APAIT, should bereassured that this conflict should not have any impact on yourinsurance premiums, or on APA’s continued commitment tomake high-quality, reasonable-cost insurance products availableto its members. The lawsuit is not a commentary on APAIT or

the work it does. Rather, it is an effort to obtain a formal judi-cial ruling on a point of dispute that has not been resolvedthrough five years of informal dispute resolution.

After considering input from a variety of sources the APABoard of Directors resolved to refrain from sending a rep-resentative to the Durban Review Conference believingthat the highly publicized nature of that meeting wouldnot create a venue in which a meaningful discussion ofthe nature, causes intervention and prevention of racism,xenophobia, discrimination and related intolerancescould be held. Further, in response to requests from manydivisions, including D45, to reconsider the decision, theBoard discussed the process and outcome at its January24th meeting at the Division Leadership Conference anddecided to reaffirm its earlier decision.

In September of 2008, a petition resolution was approvedby a vote of the APA membership that prohibits psychol-ogists from working in settings “where persons are heldoutside of, or in violation of, either International Law(e.g., the UN Convention Against Torture and the GenevaConventions) or the US Constitution (where appropriate),unless they are working directly for the persons beingdetained or for an independent third party working toprotect human rights” or they are providing treatment formilitary personnel.

In November, then APA President Alan Kazdin createdthe Presidential Advisory Group on the Implementationof the Petition Resolution to review APA actions alreadytaken related to the resolution and to address whetherthere were additional options that the Council shouldconsider as it determines how best to implement the reso-lution. The report of the advisory group was prepared(the full text will appear on the APA website in the nearfuture) and received by APA-COR.

Finally, as your representatives we are invested in havingthe D45 membership learn about APA governance andrelated structures. In line with this desire we are provid-ing the following links a places to start to becomeacquainted with the organization of which all of us are apart and to which all of us can contribute to making it rel-evant for its members as well as for the local, national andinternational communities with which we have regularinterface: www.apa.org/about/org_chart.html andwww.apa.org/about/structure.html

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In the December 2008 on-line edition of theAnnals of the New York Academy of Medicine,Dr. Moyra Smith presents the notableaccomplish-ments made in Medical Geneticsover the last two years. In her article, Dr.

Smith references a number of studies that have broadimplications for those who study the cause and progres-sion of chronic diseases. One interesting finding is thatpoor or unbalanced nutrition during fetal life inducesspecific cellular adaptations that result in reduced fetalgrowth and a subsequent predisposition to adult onsetheart disease or diabetes. Other studies cited in thereview show that even in the absence of low-birth weight,prenatal challenge may be caused by exposure to toxiclevels of chemical agents or pollutants or the reducedintake of micronutrients. Furthermore, there is evidencefrom animal studies that sperm DNA are altered for up tothree generations in mice exposed to particulate air pollu-tion commonly found in urban/industrial areas. Hence,behavioral/environmental influences such as a poor pre-natal diet or exposure to environmental pollutants couldtrigger the cellular mechanisms associated with adult dis-eases later in life or even possibly affect progeny decadeslater. The mechanisms linking environmental exposureand phenotypic expression are collectively known as epi-genetic factors

Recent reviews also cited by Smith implicate genetic andepigenetic factors in the onset or progression of hyperten-sion and anxiety disorder, depression, metabolic disorders and addiction. To explainthese findings, some scholars suggest that epigenetic fac-tors that show all levels of influence on the genomewould necessarily include not only the cellular environ-ment but the bidirectional influence of tissue, organ sys-tems, behavioral and even social environmental factors.

Anyone familiar with race-related health disparity wouldrecognize some of the afore-mentioned diseases as dis-proportionately prevalent among people of color in theUnited States. For instance, as compared to the nationalaverage, Native Americans have twice the rates of bothclinical depression, and heart disease and over five timesthe rate of alcoholism. There has also been evidence ofincreased disease susceptibility in children of Holocaustsurvivors and Japanese interment camp survivors.

Additionally, African American men show hypertensionrates not mirrored in native African populations. Anunderstanding of the effects of racism and historical trau-ma could help explain these disparities.

A representative from the newest APA Davison, #56Trauma Psychology, made a short presentation at therecent mid-winter meeting and requested that a represen-tative from Division 45 serve as a liaison to their Division.Conspicuous by its absence on the new Division’s websiteis direct reference to racism and/or Historical Trauma.Fortunately there are members of Division 45 that are alsoactively involved in Division 56. Our joint-members willcertainly continue to shape the new Division’s directionand scope to include all the varied aspects of Trauma,including the effects of historical traumatic events on cur-rent health and behavioral outcomes. For more informa-tion on how to join in this effort visit the Division 56 web-site http://www.apatraumadivision.org/

MEMBER-AT-LARGE (AMERICANINDIAN SLATE) REPORT

Lisa Rey Thomas, PhD (Tlingit)University of Washington

It is with great excitement and honor that Iwrite my first column as the Division 45Member-at-Large, American Indian/AlaskaNative (AIAN) Slate! While the Division 45EC hit the ground running in our mid-win-ter meeting at the 2009 NationalMulticultural Conference and Summit, Ihave been “getting my feet wet” with the EC for the pastnumber of months as described below.It is proper protocol for me to first introduce myself. Myfamily comes from SE Alaska and my late father is LonnieThomas, Raven, Dog Salmon Clan; I am Eagle, Wolf Clan.I have two wonderful boys, 8 and 17 years old who keepme very happy and busy when I’m not working. Mycareer is focused on promoting culturally appropriatepractices to build on and improve health in AIAN com-munities through the use of Community Based andTribally Based Participatory Research approaches.

I am looking forward to serving Division 45 on the ECprimarily through three activities. I have been invited torepresent Division 45 on the 2011 National MulticulturalConference and Summit planning committee. I join rep-resentatives from Divisions 17, 35, and 44 in this effortand we are so fortunate to have the guidance, support,and mentorship from the previous NMCS planners! The2011 planning committee members were invited to sit inon 2009 planning conference calls beginning in 2008 andwe shadowed the 2009 committee during the actual


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Current Effects of Historical Trauma: An Epigenetic view

Cheryl Talley, Science Chair and liaison toDivision 56, Trauma Psychology

James Madison University

Summit. This experience will leave us better prepared tobuild on the excellent foundation that has been laid andto carry on the important vision for the NMCS withregards to promoting diversity in all aspects of psycholo-gy. I am looking forward to the coming two years andwill look forward to working with Division 45 membersas the 2011 conference unfolds!

My next focus while on the Division 45 EC will be to par-ticipate in the development of the Council of NationalPsychological Associations for the Advancement ofEthnic Minority Interests (CNPAAEMI) LeadershipDevelopment Institute. This idea has been percolatingamong the member organizations of CNPAAEMI, manyof the psychologists of color who are leaders in our orga-nization, and the APA Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs.The draft vision of this Leadership Institute is to strength-en leadership skills and knowledge, as well as buildingrelationships among/between psychology’s future ethnicminority leaders. Please stay tuned for more info over thecoming months as well as how you can participate!

Finally, I hope to strengthen the ties between Division 45members and the APA Public Interest GovernmentRelations Office (PI-GRO). I had the good fortune towork with these folks while serving on the APACommittee on Ethnic Minority Affairs and am excited tocontinue working with them as a member of the Div 45EC. The PI-GRO staff serve as incredible advocates foraddressing health disparity and health equity issues on“the hill” and provide on opportunity for psychologists touse their expertise in any number of ways to improve thehealth of our communities. We can support them as theypush forward with health care reform, the Indian HealthCare Improvement Act, Health Disparities legislation, etc.Again, stay tuned for more!

In closing, please let me say again how honored I am tobe of service to Division 45 members and how excited Iam to have the opportunity to work with my friends andcolleagues on the EC. They are truly a dedicated group ofindividuals who demonstrate integrity, grit, intelligence,and humor in their work. Also, they are quite fun! Pleasedon’t hesitate to contact me at any time and I look for-ward to the next three years.

Respectfully,

Lisa Rey Thomas

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MEMBER-AT-LARGE (ASIAN SLATE)REPORT

Michi Fu, Ph.D.Asian Pacific Family Center of Pacific Clinics

Di Hou (Taiwanese for “Greetings”),

It is my pleasure to report to you myactivities as one of your Members-at-Large. I’d like to thank Dr. Gisela Linfor mentoring me as I have been adjust-ing to this new role. I look forward toworking on your behalf for the next threeyears.

I have been transitioning the Newsletter Editor Duties toour new and extremely capable Newsletter Editor, Dr.Melissa Morgan over the past few months. I will be pro-viding her with ongoing support, as needed.Additionally, I will be helping her to co-draft NewsletterEditor Guidelines for the Executive Committee Manual.

As a student member, I recall being overwhelmed by thesupport of more seasoned members as they offered wordsof wisdom on how to survive graduate school. I amthrilled to be coordinating the Links and Shoulders pro-gram for this year’s convention in Toronto. Be on the look-out for the call for mentors and mentees.. This signature net-working event is not to be missed!

I am especially excited to be part of a CommunicationsCommittee charged with the task of exploring ways ofcommunicating timely and relevant issues within ourDivision. For example, we held a Publications confer-ence call to explore the possibility of supporting publica-tions from the 2008 Evidence Based Practices Conference.We are looking at how to revamp our Division’s website(suggestions welcome). We are even playing around withideas of using social networks or harnessing the power ofweb-based tools to relay information within our Division.Stay tuned (pun intended).

I am also excited to be serving as our Liaison to thePractice Directorate. The Practice Directorate engages ina broad range of activities on behalf of practicing psychol-ogists and health care consumers…Virtually everyPractice Directorate activity is intended to deal withissues, problems and opportunities regarding the fastchanging health care delivery system. The directorate’sadvocacy efforts on behalf of professional psychology areorganized around four interrelated initiatives—legislativeadvocacy, legal and regulatory strategies, marketplace


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FOCUS Spring 2009 1111activities, and public education. If you have any thoughtsyou’d like for me to exchange with the Practice Directorate,please let me know so I can voice them on your behalf.

When I think about what I would like to see with ourDivision years from now, I have a vision that we wouldposition ourselves to have Sections within our Division tohighlight the diverse interests our membership have. Forexample, what would it look like to have a section onwomen, practice, trauma, etc? I also envision that ourmembership would grow to offer a leadership pipelinefor students/early career colleagues as well as reengageformer members or leaders, whom we have so much tolearn from. I invite you to contact me to let me knowhow I could be of service to you. Thank you for allowingme to represent you.

Warmly,

Michi Fu, Ph.D.

MEMBER-AT-LARGE (DIVERSITY SLATE)REPORT

Rebecca Toporek, Ph.D.San Francisco State University

Exciting things are in the works for theupcoming Convention in Toronto.

First, two symposia have been organizedcollaboratively with Division 45, 44 and 35to address intersections of identity andinterests.

““HHooww ddoo MMaarrggiinnss IInntteerrsseecctt?? EEtthhnniicciittyy,, SSeexxuuaallOOrriieennttaattiioonn,, DDiissaabbiilliittyy aanndd GGeennddeerr”” is a 2 hour concep-tual symposium on the complexities of multiple oppres-sions and privileges and how these influence our relation-ships professionally and personally. Recent politicalevents such as the presidential election and anti-gay mar-riage legislation as well as strategies for engaging in dia-logue across and within communities will be discussed.Presenters include: Brian Ragsdale, Kirstyn Yuk SimChun, Glenda Russell, Martha Banks and the Discussantis Roger Worthington. Chairs are Rebecca Toporek (Div45) and Jane Simioni (Div 35)

““RReesseeaarrcchh IImmpplliiccaattiioonnss:: IInntteerrsseeccttiioonnss ooff RRaaccee,, SSeexxuuaallOOrriieennttaattiioonn,, aanndd GGeennddeerr IIddeennttiittyy”” is a 2 hour researchsymposium highlighting research that informs about theexperience of individuals and communities that reflectmore than one oppressed identity. In particular, researchthat reflects LGBT and ethnic minority status will be pre-

sented. Presenters include: Maria Celia Zea, EduardoMorales, Jane Simioni, Michael Mobley, Mei-Fun Kuangand the Discussant is Nadine Nakamura. Chairs: RebeccaToporek (Div 45) and Kirstyn Yuk Sim Chun (Div 44)

In addition, we are planning to have an informal gather-ing in the Division 45 Hospitality Suite for those interest-ed in the ways in which race and ethnicity intersect withother aspects of identity.

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MEMBER-AT-LARGE (LATINO/A SLATE)REPORT

Y.Evie Garcia, Ph.D.Northern Arizona University

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Division 45 is pleased to host a HospitalitySuite at the 2009 APA Convention inToronto. The suite will be open fromThursday, August 6 through Saturday,August 8, 2009 from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.Suite activities will include programmingfor graduate students (leadership training,publishing, finding funding and more!),conversation and social hours, discussions, panels, com-mittee meetings, and meetings of national ethnic minorityassociations. Look for the Hospitality Suite location andschedule to be posted on the Division 45 website and list-serv a few weeks before Convention. Please make time inyour busy convention schedule to take advantage of ourexcellent programs. Meet up with old friends, make newones, and enjoy happy hour at the Hospitality Suite OpenHouse on Saturday, August 8 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM—before heading off to the annual dance hosted byDivisions 45 and 35!

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The 2009 National Multicultural Conferenceand Summit was exciting, energizing, emo-tional, and enlightening. The NMCS hit amajor milestone—-the 10th anniversary sincethe initial NMCS in Newport Beach, CA.Throughout the conference, we honored thehistory of this conference and the work of the NMCSFounders (Drs. Melba Vasquez, Rosie Bingham, LisaPorche-Burke, and Derald Wing Sue) as well as their suc-cessors who coordinated prior conferences. During theluncheon on the first day, Dr. Melba Vasquez announcedher candidacy for APA President and received a standingovation.

In an effort to build upon the successes of prior NMCSsand to continue to move forward the field of multicultur-al psychology, the conference included keynote presenta-tions and break-out sessions that promoted research,practice and dialogue around social justice issues. Theconference theme, AAddvvaanncciinngg oouurr CCoommmmuunniittiieess:: TThheeRRoollee ooff SSoocciiaall JJuussttiiccee iinn MMuullttiiccuullttuurraall PPssyycchhoollooggyy, pro-vided conference attendees an opportunity to discuss andadvance efforts to link multicultural psychology practice

and scholarship beyond the ivory tower and into theneighborhoods and learning communities.

Keynote speakers included DDrrss.. GGaarrggii RRooyyssiirrccaarr,, LLiissaaPPoorrcchhee--BBuurrkkee,, LLiinnddaa MMoonnaa,, JJaammiiee WWaasshhiinnggttoonn,, aannddPPaattrriicciiaa AArrrreeddoonnddoo. These keynote presenters inspiredparticipants to examine personal privilege within ourintersecting identities, to advocate for strategies in work-ing with persons with disabilities and from immigrantbackgrounds, to apply social justice principles to commu-nities affected by natural disasters, and to reflect on therole of forgiveness in our lives and work.

The tradition of honoring elders in the profession whohave made significant contributions to the developmentand promotion of multicultural psychology was a high-light of the conference. Anyone who has attended pastSummit’s knows how special it is to witness the presenta-tion of this award and to hear the life and career narra-tives that the Elders shared with the participants. Wewere deeply moved by their stories and we celebrated theincredible accomplishments each one of them made dur-ing a time when multiculturalism was not embraced or

REPORT ON THE 2009 NATIONAL MULTICULTURAL CONFERENCE & SUMMIT

Lisa Y. Flores, Ph.D., (Div. 45 Representative)University of Missouri

National Multicultural Conference and Summit, New Orleans, LA., January, 2009


This year’s convention in Toronto promisesto be exciting. We received a large numberof proposals for review. Symposia andposters were reviewed using a blind pro-cess. The group of accomplished scholarsthat donated their time and wisdom areacknowledged below. The top proposalswere selected for inclusion in the divisionprogram. We would like to thank all submitters andencourage everyone to consider making contributions inthe future.

This year’s program consists of 26 total program hours. Ofthose 16 are considered “substantive” and include the sym-posia and poster sessions. The remaining hours include thebusiness meeting, awards ceremony, dance, and our Links& Shoulders meeting. Typically each division is allottedtwo poster session hours. Because of the number of terrificproposals, we petitioned APA Board of Convention Affairsand received a third hour for our posters. The result is threesessions with unique foci: the Friday session is on Mentaland Physical Health in Ethnic Minorities, the Saturday sessionfocuses on Culture, Identity, Acculturation, andDiscrimination, and Sunday, Ethnic Minority Psychology inContext.

In following Dr. Casas’ presidential theme to Continue thePath, this year’s Presidential Address will be delivered byAPA presidential nominee Melba J. T. Vasquez. Her talktitled, On the Shoulders of Our Elders: Celebrating their Legacy,promises to be historically relevant both in terms of high-lighting the past (our elders) and showcasing the future (thefirst Latina presidential nominee of APA). Indeed to build abright future, we have to shine a light on past lessonslearned. To that effect, we will also honor our elders in theJames Jones Conversational Hour. In Open Discussion withPast Presidents, our divisional past presidents will discussthe past, the present, and the future of the division. Pleasejoin us so that we can build the future of the division on thelessons of the past.

This year we are participating in the Convention within theConvention (CWC), President Bray’s initiative. We willhighlight one of own senior scholars, Guillermo Bernal, anexpert on delivery of interventions to ethnic minorities. Histalk, Toward Evidence-Based Treatment and Practice Embeddedin Multicultural Contexts, will infuse a much needed focuson issues of diversity in this specialty conference program.This contribution from division 45 was pivotal in infusingdiversity into the CWC program.Many thanks to our cadre of reviewers who gave selflessly

REPORT FROM CONVENTION PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Melanie Domenech-Rodriguez, Ph.D.

2009 TORONTO CONVENTION: PROGRAM REPORT

FELLOWS REPORT

Edward A. Delgado-Romero, Ph.D.

Please join us in Toronto for the induction ofthese three new fellows to Division 45: Dr.Lydia Buki, Dr. Jose Cervantes and Dr.Azara Santiago-Rivera. The induction cere-mony will take place during the Division 45Awards Ceremony and will be followed by areception. The Fellows Committee is in theprocess of reviewing applications made in 2008 for bothnew and current fellows of APA. Current fellowsapproved by the fellows committee will be recognized inToronto and any new fellows will be recognized in 2010in San Diego.

For anyone interested in nominating a division 45 mem-ber or self-nominating for status as a new or initial fellow,please visit: http://www.apa.org/divisions/div45/fel-lows.htm or email the chair at [email protected].

valued within psychology. The elders who were honoredin 2009 were DDrrss.. FFlloorreennccee DDeennmmaarrkk,, AAJJ FFrraannkklliinn,, JJaanneettHHeellmmss,, MMaarrtthhaa MMeeddnniicckk,, CChhaarrlleess SSiillvveerrsstteeiinn,, BBoonnnniieeRRuutthh SSttrriicckkllaanndd,, aanndd DDeerraalldd WWiinngg SSuuee.

Finally, we continued the practice that started at the 2007NMCS of recognizing distinguished professionals in thefield who had passed away. The ancestors who were rec-ognized in 2009 were DDrrss.. TTooyy CCaallddwweellll--CCoollbbeerrtt,, AAssaaGGrraanntt HHiilllliiaarrdd IIIIII,, NNaaoommii MMeeaarraa,, AAddrriieennnnee SSmmiitthh,,DDoonnaalldd AAttkkiinnssoonn,, MMaarrtthhaa BBeerrnnaall,, RRoobbeerrtt VV.. GGuutthhrriiee,,RReeggiinnaalldd LL.. JJoonneess,, PPaattrriicckk OOkkuurraa,, CCaarroollyynn PPaayyttoonn,, aannddDDaallmmaass TTaayylloorr.

The initial planning for the 2011 NMCS is underway, andthe date and location of that conference will beannounced shortly. The 2011 NMCS Coordinators areDrs. Francisco (Cisco) Sanchez, (Chair), Debra Kawahara,Lisa Rey Thomas, and Roger Worthington. Please contactthe coordinators with any ideas or suggestions for the2011 NMCS. Dr. Lisa Rey Thomas will serve as Division45’s NMCS Representative. We wish Lisa the best of luckin the planning process!


TTHHUURRSSDDAAYY1:00P – 1:50P Culturally Informed Services for Disadvantaged

Populations: From Evaluation to Intervention –Chair: Monique A. Levermore (Carlos AlbizuUniversity)

2:00P – 2:50P Doing CBPR: The People Awakening Projects –Chair: James Allen (University of Alaska,Fairbanks)

3:00P – 3:50P Psychologists making a difference on campus:Innovative approaches in graduating under-served populations – Chair: Claytie Davis III(University of California, Davis)

4:00P – 4:50P JAMES JONES CONVERSATION HOUR: OpenDiscussion with Past Presidents.

5:00P – 6:50P LINKS & SHOULDERS – Host: Michi Fu

FFRRIIDDAAYY9:00A – 9:50A Addressing and Overcoming Heterosexism and

Homophobia in Communities of Color — Chair:Rachel Navarro (New Mexico State University)

10:00A – 10:50AAmerican Muslim Youth: One Religion, DiversePaths to Identity — Chair: Sameera Ahmed(Institution/Company: The Family and YouthInstitute & MAS Youth)

11:00A – 11:50P POSTER SESSION: Mental and Physical Healthin Ethnic Minorities

12:00N – 12:50P Contextual Influences on Racial and SexualSocialization Among Ethnic-Minority Youth:Implications for Social and Emotional WellBeing – Chair: Stephanie J. Rowley (Universityof Michigan)

1:00P – 1:50P Cultural Influences on Social Interaction andRelationships – Chair: Anna Lau (University ofCalifornia, Los Angeles)

2:00P – 2:50P PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: On the Shouldersof Our Elders: Celebrating their Legacy.Presenter: M. J.T. Vasquez (San Antonio, TX)

3:00P – 4:50P BUSINESS MEETING & AWARDS CEREMO-NY

5:00P – 6:50P D45 SOCIAL HOUR

SSAATTUURRDDAAYY9:00A – 10:50A How do Margins Intersect? Ethnicity, Sexual

Orientation, and Gender (Cosponserd with D35)– Chairs: Rebecca Toporek (San Francisco StateUniversity) and Jane M. Simoni (University ofWashington)

11:00A – 11:50P CWC: EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE.Presenter: Guillermo Bernal (University ofPuerto Rico, Rio Piedras)

12:00N – 12:50P National Discussion on Race, Justice, and Peace:Research findings – Chair: Judy Daniels(University of Hawaii)

1:00P – 1:50P Protective Factors for Substance Use in AfricanAmerican Children – Chairs: LeShawndra Price(National Institute on Drug Abuse) and AprilHarris-Britt (University of North Carolina,Chapel Hill)

2:00P – 2:50P POSTER SESSION: Culture, Identity,Acculturation, and Discrimination

3:00P – 3:50P Latino fathers in research and parenting inter-vention – Chair: Ana Baumann (WashingtonUniversity, St. Louis)

4:00P – 4:50P The Interplay of Culture, Coping, andPsychological Well-Being – Chair: Janet Chang(Trinity College)

9:00P + D45 / D35 DANCE

SSUUNNDDAAYY10:00A – 10:50APeer Socialization in Diverse Adolescents –

Chair: Stephanie J. Rowley (University ofMichigan)

11:00A – 11:50P POSTER SESSION: Ethnic Minority Psychologyin Context

12:00N – 12:50P Decolonizing the Professional DevelopmentSchool: Reducing Disparities using aMulticultural Approach – Chair: DeborahShanley (Brookly College, CUNY)

APA 2009 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

of their time: Cherly Boyce, Elizabeth McKenzie, GuerdaNicolas, Joe Gone, Guillermo Bernal, Gayle Morse, TimKetterson, Joe Hovarth, Ignacio David Acevedo, TamaraBrown, Jill Hill, John Gonzalez, William Parham, MariaSharron del Rio, Lekeisha Sumner, Joseph Trimble, RebeccaToporek, Laura Smith, Helen Pratt, Courtney Ferrell, LisaEdwards, Mia Smith Bynum, LeShawndra Price, YvetteTazeau, Jovier Evans, Pamela Deters, Anabel Bejarano, andTiffany Yip.

I would like to personally thank John Gonzalez and Pamela

Deters, who prepared me well to take on the program chairposition, and whose shoulders I have stood on this year. Iwould also like to thank Stephanie Rowley and ask all ofyou to give her a warm reception for her outstanding par-ticipation in the division’s 2009 program. As the incomingchair, she jumped in with both feet to log countless hours inreviewing, entering program information into the APA por-tal, and organizing poster sessions into themes. Please besure to give her all of you support and encouragement nextyear as she takes leadership to build the 2010 division pro-gram.

We hope to see you in Toronto!

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We will be electing officers for the following positionswithin the executive committee of Division 45 (seebelow). Nominees for each position have provided candi-date statements for your review:

President-Elect (Aug 2009 – Aug 2010) (Asian-AmericanSlate)Treasurer-Elect (Jan 2010 – Dec 2012)Member-at-Large (Latino/a Slate) (Jan 2010 – Dec 2012)Member-at-Large Diversity Slate (Jan 2010 – Dec 2012)Graduate Student Representative” (2009-2011)

NNoommiinnaattiioonnss RReecceeiivveedd::PPrreessiiddeenntt--EElleecctt::Vivian Wang, Ph.D.Jean Lau Chin, Ph.D.TTrreeaassuurreerr EElleecctt:: John Gonzalez, Ph.D.MMeemmbbeerr--aatt--LLaarrggee ((LLaattiinnoo//aa SSllaattee))::Donna Casteneda, Ph.D. Melanie Domenech-Rodriguez, Ph.D.MMeemmbbeerr--aatt--LLaarrggee ((DDiivveerrssiittyy SSllaattee))::Jeffrey Ring, Ph.D.GGrraadduuaattee SSttuuddeenntt RReepprreesseennttaattiivvee::Andrea Ballesteros, Annel Cordero, Tonie MarieQuaintance and Laura R. John

Vivian Wang, Ph.D.Candidate for President-Elect

I am honored to be nominated for President – Elect ofDivision 45. Professionally, my work related to race andculture began nearly twenty five years ago. As a psychol-ogist, geneticist, and genetic counselor, my training hasprovided me a unique combination of scientific and clini-cal breadth. Coupled with research, education, clinical,administrative, and policy experiences, I have been ableto work across professional, scientific, clinical, and policycommunities. I received a BA in Biology (ColoradoCollege), an MS in Genetic Counseling (University ofColorado), and an MPhil and PhD in CounselingPsychology (Teachers College – Columbia University).My pre-doctoral work in rehabilitation/neuropsychologywas at New York University’s Rusk Institute ofRehabilitation Medicine. I am a Fellow of the AmericanMedical Association’s American College of MedicalGenetics, Diplomate of the American Board of MedicalGenetics, Diplomate of the American Board of GeneticCounseling, Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Cytogeneticsand a licensed psychologist.

Currently, I am a National Institutes of Health (NIH)Agency Representative to the National Science and

Technology Council (NSTC) of the Executive Office of theUS President. I am responsible for leading the ethical,legal, and social implications (ELSI), public outreach, andcommunications activities for the NationalNanotechnology Initiative (NNI), a federal research anddevelopment program. In this capacity, I established andChair the official NSTC chartered Nanotechnology PublicEngagement and Communications (NPEC) WorkingGroup, helped organize the federal nanotechnology pub-lic engagement workshop, helped create the federal gov-ernment’s general nanotechnology brochure, developednanotechnology risk communication training materials,and helped draft the Organisation for Economic Co-oper-ation and Development guidelines for public engagementand outreach. These activities have been particularly sat-isfying since they allowed me to identify and connectpsychologists with other physical/natural scientists andpolicymakers.

Prior to joining the NIH as a Program Director of theEthical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) ResearchProgram at the National Human Genome Research Institute(NHGRI-NIH) and Senior Advisor to the Director of the Officeof Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR-NIH), Iheld tenure-track faculty positions at Rutgers, ArizonaState, and Vanderbilt universities where I maintainedresearch and teaching programs focused on how race,racial identity, and research ethics influence public out-reach, public health, and science policy. I am published inpeer-reviewed science, genetics, genetic counseling, andpsychology journals and have served on the Journal ofMulticultural Counseling and Development and the Journal ofGenetic Counseling editorial boards.

Focused on developing ways of identifying ethical, clini-cal, and education factors contributing to health dispari-ties, the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC)presented me their Special Projects Fund Award, one oftwo national awards (at that time) to develop a multicul-tural genetic counseling curriculum. Achieving nationaland international prominence, this curriculum has beentaught in US accredited genetic counseling programs andadapted for domestic and international medical, mental,and public health programs. I currently serve as an expertfor the NSGC’s organizational cultural competence strate-gic planning process.

I co-founded and co-directed the national Relevance ofAssessment of Culture in Evaluation (R.A.C.E.) confer-ence that focuses on state-of-the-art research and practicesfor improving standardized achievement tests, programevaluations, instruction, and assessments in educationand health. I also have served as an expert and trainer forthe American Association for the Advancement ofScience’s Racial and Ethnic Minorities as Research Subjects:

ELECTION OF DIVISION 45 OFFICERS: CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS

FOCUS Spring 2009 1177Challenges for Research Ethics Short Course and theAmerican Psychological Association’s Advanced TrainingInstitute on Research Methods with Diverse Racial and EthnicGroups. I am currently an Adjunct Professor at GeorgeMason University where I teach graduate courses inresearch design and methods and advanced counseling.

In science policy, as a founding member of the NIH-National Institute of General Medical Science’sPharmacogenetics Populations Advisory Group, our workabout potential stigma and discrimination of racial andethnic minorities participating in genetic researchinformed their landmark Policy for the ResponsibleCollection, Storage, and Research Use of Samples from NamedPopulations. I also served on the Food and DrugAdministration’s Cardiovascular and Renal DrugsAdvisory Committee for Isosorbide dinitrate/hydralazine(BiDil), the first race-specific approved drug. As SeniorAdvisor to the Director of the Office of Behavioral and SocialSciences Research (OBSSR), I worked on a genomic insti-tute for social and behavioral scientists, the NIH NationalCancer Institute-OBSSR Minority Investigators Workshopon Behavioral Methodologies for racial and ethnic minori-ty investigators, and increased social and behavioral sci-entist participation in the Department of Health andHuman Services (DHHS) Gene Environment HealthInitiative (GEI) by expanding the project’s research scopeto include psychosocial stress (e.g., responses to discrimi-nation) and social environments (e.g., neighborhoods). Ialso served on the NIH Genome-wide Association Studies(GWAS) data access and participant protections policyteam.

I have contributed to federal government strategic plansincluding the NHGRI-NIH 2003-2008 Five-year GenomicsStrategic Plan and the OBSSR-NIH The Contributions ofBehavioral and Social Sciences Research to Improving theHealth of the Nation: A Prospectus for the Future. I also con-tributed to the drafting of the 2007-2010 NationalNanotechnology Initiative’s Strategic Plan; the 2008 NationalNanotechnology Initiative Strategy for Nanotechnology-Related Environmental, Health & Safety Research, and theTrans-NIH Nano Task Force’s strategic plan where I alsoco-chaired its’ ELSI and Communications WorkingGroup.

My work has been honored by a US Department ofHealth and Human Services Secretary’s Award forDistinguished Service, a NIH Director’s Award, the NationalSociety of Genetic Counselors Special Projects Award, theColorado College Louis T. Benezet Award for outstandingachievement, excellence through unusual success or con-tribution, and the Asian American PsychologicalAssociation’s Distinguished Contributions Award.

I believe each of us has a responsibility to make a differ-ence. This has meant valuing the Kuhnian mindset that

thinking “outside the box” can lead to revolutions that canmake a difference. For me, I have focused on bringing thesocial and behavioral sciences and scientists to participatein policy and large-scale “Big Science” projects where thescience we do, the expertise we possess, and the diversityissues we find essential, are often needed but are neitherincluded nor when present, overlooked.

My experiences in academia, NIH, and the ExecutiveOffice of the President have given me leadership experi-ences of developing and implementing strategic plansand diversity-infused research programs and policies. Itis now time for me to bring what I have learned backhome…to Division 45. If elected, I will direct my effortsin completing projects of Division 45’s longer-term strate-gic plan that focuses on research, training, policy, andpractices. I will continue implementing the Guidelines onMulticultural Education, Training, Research, Practice, andOrganizational Change for Psychologists by carrying onand integrating the efforts of the “Strengthening ourScience to Improve our Practice” initiative into this work.

For new issues, I propose two initiatives. Using SamJohnson’s “Knowing That Versus Knowing How,” I wouldlike to enhance science-informed policy by developingtargeted policy and leadership training so our member-ship can more fully participate in science and health poli-cy activities and leadership and policy positions. Second,I would like to Broaden Our Horizons by exploring howother contextual factors such as environment (social andphysical), biological, and genomic variables can be betterintegrated into our race, ethnicity, and culture researchand practices paradigms.

I feel my leadership and working style are effective, cul-turally responsive, and fair, qualities I believe are neces-sary for the leadership responsibilities for the position ofPresident-Elect. I also believe my training, experiences,and track record as a leader, negotiator, and administra-tor in diversity-related research, clinical, and policy activ-ities can make a difference in Division 45. I look forwardto the opportunity of serving Division 45.

Jean Lau Chin, Ph.D.Candidate for President-Elect

It is a privilege to be nominated for President of Division45. The division’s commitment to racial and ethnic diver-sity resonates with mine. The division has modeled thiscommitment through its initiatives and policies that cele-brate and appreciate diversity. The Council of ResearchElders values the cultural traditions and wisdom of itspast. The Shoulders and Links program attempts totransmit this wisdom to the next generation. The policyof rotating leadership reflects the inclusiveness and col-laboration important to advancing an agenda of racial


and ethnic diversity. If elected, I would be proud to con-tinue this tradition and to advance the mission of the divi-sion.

I am currently Professor and Dean of the Derner Institutefor Advanced Psychological Studies at AdelphiUniversity. I have spent a long career both in academiaand in the community in leadership positions as anadministrator, clinician, and educator. I was SystemwideDean at Alliant International University, ExecutiveDirector of a community health center serving AsianAmericans in greater Boston, and Co-Director of a childguidance clinic serving inner city minority communities.My service within APA divisions includes beingPresident of Division 35 (Women), President of SectionVI, Division 12 (Clinical Psychology-Ethnic Minorities),and APA Council Representative. My service on APAboards and committees include: Board for theAdvancement of Public and Professional Interests(BAPPI), Committee on Professional Practice andStandards (COPPS), and Committee on Ethnic MinorityAffairs (CEMA). Outside of APA, I have served onnational boards including the National Asian PacificAmericans Against Substance Abuse (NAPAFASA). Ihave been appointed to a number of federal advisorycommittees, and am currently serving on the EliminatingMental Health Disparities Committee under SAMHSA.In all these roles, I have modeled my commitment todiversity and ethnic minority issues. I supported inclu-siveness in my development of policies and procedures atthe institutions of which I have been a part. I have beencommitted to a collaborative approach in my exercise ofleadership.

Issues of diversity and the promotion of cultural compe-tence have been central in my life’s work and scholarshipas an underlying value and framework. I have publishedextensively on psychotherapy, prejudice and discrimina-tion, cultural competence, women and leadership, clinicaltraining, community health, and Asian Americans. Mytwo upcoming books are: Diversity in Mind and inAction, and The Psychology of Prejudice andDiscrimination.

I am Chinese American, born in New York City and thechild of immigrant parents. Growing up in one of largestand most diverse cities in the country, I was made acutelyaware of the issues facing ethnic minorities in this coun-try from a very early age. It is a different experience anda different conversation. These struggles of the immi-grant experience are captured in Learning from MyMother’s Voice, my book that chronicles and narrates mymother’s struggle amidst biculturalism and racism in thiscountry. She escaped from Nanjing, China 3 days before

the invasion and massacre by the Japanese.

I went to school at a time when diversity was not anunderlying core value. I was generally one of few, if notthe only, Asian American in my school including mygraduate training at Teachers College, ColumbiaUniversity. There were no role models or mentors tospeak of. I was the first Asian American to be licensed asa psychologist in Massachusetts; no one followed me formore than 10 years.

These experiences have helped to shape my view of theworld, and influence my advocacy for issues of social jus-tice. From these experiences, I believe I can bring muchto being President of Division 45. I will support and con-tinue to advance the work and initiatives of the divisionwhile bringing new energy through initiatives of myown. Diversity and leadership is one of my more recentpursuits. While we have made gains in many areas ofaffirmative action and promoting diversity in our institu-tions and services, there is still not equity in the higherechelons of our institutions. Theories of leadership arestill inattentive to issues of diversity. I believe we canwork together to further this agenda. I ask for your sup-port for my candidacy so we might work together onadvancing the issues of racial and ethnic diversity.

John Gonzalez, Ph.D.Candidate for Treasurer –Elect

Boozhoo, I am truly honored to be nominated for treasur-er-elect of Division 45, which has been my home in APAsince my graduate school days. In thinking about all theamazing leaders and Elders of our division, it is withgreat humility that I accept the nomination and opportu-nity to serve Division 45 and continue the mission forPeople of Color.

For those who don’t know me – my name is Bimibatoo-Mashtag (Running Horses), I am member of the Ojibwe-Anishinaabe Nation from White Earth MN, and I belongto the Crane Clan. Most people know me as JohnGonzalez and as an Assistant Professor at Bemidji StateUniversity in northern MN. Prior to returning home thispast fall to work with my People, I was an AssistantProfessor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks where Ihad the most amazing and wonderful opportunity towork with Indigenous communities on prevention pro-grams for Alaska Native youth. I received my PhD fromthe University of North Dakota with the support of theIndians into Psychology (INPSYDE) Program and alsoreceived an MFP Fellowship, which was a great honor.

Most recently, I served as the Division 45 Program Co-Chair for the Boston Convention. This was a fantasticopportunity for me to give back to the division that has

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inspired me (and still does) in many ways – but alsoallowed me the chance to be exposed to and attend theEC meetings for our division and get a sense of the workthat needs to continue. As I mentioned above, Division 45has been my family and home in APA since the beginningof my career. I remember as a student reading the count-less journal articles, book chapters and listening to thestories about our amazing leaders and Elders in Division45 – by way of my Mentors Joseph Trimble and DougMcDonald. So, when attending my first APA conventionand Multicultural Summit I was very nervous and a littleintimidated about having the chance to meet many of theheroes I read and heard about. However, this nervous-ness was melted away in minutes by big smiles, warmwelcomes, and sincere interest and encouragement. Mydad used to tell me, “Indian life is tough - it’s hard to beIndian, but I am happy that I was born an Indian”.Sounds paradoxical, but I believe this is very true for mealso and that it applies to our division family. It is some-times hard to be a Person of Color, an ethnic minority, butwhen I hear the stories and meet the leaders and Elders ofour family, I sure am happy and proud to be a Person ofColor and a member of Division 45.

My generation has acquired great opportunities from thepain, suffering, and hard work of our Elders in Division45, in our communities and in our families. For this I amtruly grateful everyday. However, my life experiencesgrowing up on the “Rez” and since becoming a profes-sional, also remind me there is always work to do forPeople and Communities of Color. That is my passionpersonally and professionally. I appreciate this chance tointroduce myself and would be honored to serve you inDivision 45 as treasurer-elect. Chi-Miigwech! (ManyThanks)

Donna Casteneda, Ph.D.Candidate for Member-at-Large (Latino/a Slate)

It is an honor and pleasure to be considered for the mem-ber-at-large (Latina/o Slate) position within Division 45.I received my Ph.D. in social psychology from theUniversity of California, Davis and I am currently a pro-fessor in the Psychology Department at San Diego StateUniversity-Imperial Valley, an Hispanic-serving institu-tion. My scholarly interests focus on the interconnectionsbetween gender, ethnicity, close relationships, and physi-cal and mental health. These themes are integrated in allsectors of my work—research, teaching, and service. As asocial psychologist, I emphasize the role of contextual ele-ments at different levels of analysis from the intra-indi-vidual level to the community level in behavior and psy-chological experience. I have had a long-standing interestin close relationship issues, particularly among MexicanAmericans. Most recently, this interest is reflected in myresearch on the relationship between marital satisfaction

and mental health in Mexican American couples, intimatepartner violence among Latina/o young adults, andunderstanding risk for HIV/AIDS among MexicanAmerican women. Throughout my career I have been committed to develop-ment of scientifically based, empirical research that caninform policy and practice and enhance people’s physicaland mental health, particularly for groups that have beenhistorically underrepresented in the psychological litera-ture. This commitment is consistent with the statement inDivision 45’s strategic plan to “advance psychology as ascience and promote public welfare through research.” Ihave also seen ethnic minority psychology grow andincrease in its acceptance and importance in the largerfield of psychology. It is a joy today to see undergraduateand graduate students have greater access to ethnicminority mentors, something that was rare when I was astudent. Nevertheless, racial and ethnic diversity withinAPA continues to be minimal and we must work toincrease the number of researchers who are able to con-duct culturally sensitive and informed research.Furthermore, we must continue to advocate for develop-ment of theory and research that accurately and effective-ly incorporate the lived reality of persons from differingcultural groups. My efforts as a member-at-large will beto work collaboratively and creatively to advance thesetwo objectives and to ensure that all voices are heard. By way of experience relevant to this position, I haveserved on many boards at the local, state, and internation-al (Mexico/U.S.) levels and conference organizing com-mittees; I have been a consultant on communityHIV/AIDS prevention and mental health needs assess-ments; and I have served as chair of an interdisciplinarydivision at my University. These activities have given memuch experience in effectively developing and accom-plishing specific goals and it is the skills derived from thiswork that I will apply to the position of member-at-large(Latina/o slate) within Division 45. I thank you for yourconsideration of my candidacy.

Melanie Domenech-Rodriguez, Ph.D.Candidate for Member-at-Large (Latino/a Slate)

What in the world is a member-at-large? A member-at-largeserves on the division’s executive council (EC) for threeyears, and is a voting member directly involved in thegovernance of the division. The member-at-large ischarged with the important mission of representing divi-sion members at the EC table. The Latino/a member-at-large is responsible for having a specific sensitivity toissues of relevance to Latino/a constituents. While Imight be most aptly described in the “flyweight” catego-ry for boxing, I believe I can pack a punch in this post. Ihave a significant amount of experience serving in profes-sional organizations, including division 45. Essential tothe productivity of the division is the shared responsibili-


ty of governance tasks. I have a history of making activecontributions to governance as well as supporting col-leagues in their leadership roles within the EC. Alsoessential to the health of the division is the identificationand promotion of new leaders. My involvement in leader-ship positions has led to broad networks and I have atrack record of bringing people into organizations to pro-mote new leaders. Specific to the Latino/a member-at-large post, I have significant experience in both researchand practice in the area of Latino/a mental health. Whilethere are grants and publications that I could report here,what I believe is most important to highlight is that myknowledge regarding Latino/a mental health, and ethnicminority mental health broadly, can be of use to the divi-sion as we select special projects to promote within thedivision as well as within the greater APA governance(e.g., through our involvement in the Practice, Science,Public Interest, and Education Directorates). My experi-ence as a licensed psychologist who provides services toLatino/a children and families, as well as a mentor to eth-nic minority graduate students, gives my knowledge ofLatino/a mental health much needed dimensionality. Iam committed to the development and promotion of eth-nic minority professionals broadly and of division 45 par-ticularly as a vehicle to support professionals within psy-chology. It is an honor to be considered for this post, andit would be a pleasure to serve the division and its mem-bers.

Jeffrey M. Ring, Ph.D.Candidate for Member-at-Large (Diversity Slate)

“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care isthe most shocking and inhumane.” Reverend Dr. MartinLuther King

Although I stumbled across this quotation only a fewmonths ago, the idea has been a guiding force across theentire span of my career. I have been serving as a facultymember in a Family Medicine Residency Program in EastLos Angeles as Director of Behavioral Sciences over thepast 13 years. My work is to contribute to the training ofyoung physicians who plan to provide health care tominority and underserved communities. My charge is toprovide them with counseling skills, practical health psy-chology knowledge, and a strong grounding in theawareness, knowledge and skills components of cultural-ly responsive, patient-centered health care. I served aslead author of our new book, Curriculum for CulturallyResponsive Health Care: The Step-by-Step Guide for CulturalCompetence Training, published by Radcliffe Publishinglast October (2008). I also authored ‘The long and windingroad: Personal reflections of an anti-racism trainer’ in theAmerican Journal of Orthopsychiatry (2000).

I have long been interested in dismantling racism, sexismand heterosexism, particularly as they are embodied inhealth disparities and health access. The power and con-viction to do this work has been nurtured, supported andencouraged all along the way by my involvement andparticipation in the Society for the Psychological Study ofEthnic Minority Issues.

After several years of leadership responsibilities in theSociety of Teachers of Family Medicine (as Co-chair ofboth the Group on Minority Health and the Group onMulticultural Education), I am eager to return to partici-pating as a leader in Division 45, where I have previouslyserved as Membership Chair and Convention ProgramCo-Chair.

If elected, I will work to ensure that Division 45 continuesto serve as a comprehensive source of information, colle-giality, support and academic rigor in our field for bothpsychologists and graduate students alike. I will eagerlyremind my colleagues of the key role that psychologymust play in collaborative health care and the eliminationof health disparities. Finally, I hope to continue to serveas a role model as a White male eager to creatively andpowerfully take on inequality issues both within the APAand without.

Andrea BallesterosCandidate for Graduate Student Representative

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Annel CorderoCandidate for Graduate Student Representative

The relationship I have with Division 45 developed grad-ually over the years. I began as a disconnected andunsure student member. With time and increasinginvolvement, I realized the uniqueness of our division.Division 45’s support for its students is evident in itscommitment, approach, and inclusion of students oncommittees, awards and travel grants, mentoring fromprominent psychologists of color through the Links andShoulders Program, and the development of Psi AlphaOmega National Honor Society for psychology studentsof color.

My service to Division 45 began as a Hospitality Suitevolunteer during APA’s 2007 Convention where I helpedwith some administrative duties. Eventually, this led tomy current role of helping to develop and coordinate thedivision’s Hospitality Suite programming, which involvesworking collaboratively with the Executive Committee(EC), other national associations for psychologists ofcolor, student committees, and APA personnel in order todevelop a successful meeting schedule, much of which is

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FOCUS Spring 2009 2211student-oriented. In addition to this, I have been responsi-ble for ensuring that our team of student volunteers isorganized and prepared to staff the multiple hours of pro-gramming held in the suite.

Currently, as Arizona’s State Advocacy Coordinator forthe American Psychological Association of GraduateStudents (APAGS), I recruit campus representatives foruniversities and lead the campus representative networkwithin my state. In this team effort, we work to informpsychology graduate students about issues relevant to thefield of psychology and legislative issues that impact psy-chology. I have also served psychology students in myroles as Campus Representative for APAGS and CampusRepresentative for the Arizona Psychological Association(AzPA). As campus representative, I made it one of mypriorities to invite students to join and participate inDivision 45.

I believe in community and in all of my leadership rolesmy goal has been to work with and on behalf of studentsand provide them with information that will enable theirsuccess. In addition to this, I have served with an openmind to new ideas and ways of doing things. As yourstudent representative I will not veer from this path andwill continue to work to give students a voice. One of mygoals will be to develop a more functional and clearly dis-tinguishable student section on our website which con-tains easily accessible information. I will continue build-ing upon initiatives of past student representatives thathave benefited the student membership, such as studentawards, student representation on the division’s variouscommittees, and the student listserv. I will collaboratewith student members to develop and present to theExecutive Committee initiatives and projects that you seeas important for students of color.

Based upon my demonstrated history of service toDivision 45 and psychology students, and my commit-ment to working for you, I am asking for your vote forDivision 45 Student Representative. Thanks for consider-ing my qualifications for the position and no matter whoyou vote for, be sure to vote! Student participation is vitalbecause YOU are the future of psychology!

Laura R. JohnCandidate for Graduate Student Representative

Hello, my name is Laura R. John. I am of the Blackfeetand Seneca Nations and am currently working towards aPh.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University ofMontana. My research interests include community-based participatory research in Native American commu-nities, and the effects of stereotypes on Native American’sviews of the self.

Prior to attending the University of Montana, I attended

Haskell Indian Nations University, where I earned anundergraduate degree in Native American Studies andPortland State University, double-majoring in Psychologyand Social Science. I then attended Washington StateUniversity and worked towards an Ed.M. in CounselingPsychology. I have been involved with Native Americanissues over the course of my academic and professionalcareer. Previously, I served as a research intern for theOregon Social Learning Center. In 2004, I was selected asan Early Career Scientist for the Native AmericanResearch Center of Health (NARCH) and am currently aNARCH scholarship recipient through the NorthwestPortland Area Indian Health Board. I have also workedfor the Native American Rehabilitation Association of theNW and the National Indian Child Welfare Association.In the future, I hope to bring my expertise as a clinicianand educator to tribal communities, as well as educatenon-Native Americans about our culture and its relation-ship to psychological health.

I am currently running for the APA Division 45 StudentRepresentative position and would like to respectfullyask for your vote. Holding this position will allow me tocontinue in my pursuit of ensuring that culture is appro-priately represented in the field of psychology. My nomi-nation for this position came from Dr. Joseph Stone, aclinical psychologist currently working for the IndianHealth Service. Dr. Stone has played an integral role inmy educational pursuits. His mentoring and encourage-ment has helped me to successfully enter into a doctoralprogram. In the spirit of service that he has modeled tome, I look forward to working closely with APA Division45 to assist in advancing the understanding of multi-cul-tural psychology. In this position, I also hope to providementorship to other students of color who are interestedin the field of psychology. In all, I hope to assist inadvancing the understanding of how culture and psy-chology interact, the impact of culture on the field of psy-chology and how people from all cultures can cometogether and learn from each other. In light of this, I askfor your vote as the APA Division 45 StudentRepresentative.

Tonie Marie Quaintance, B.A., orYethnhahnilats “makes her life strong”

Candidate for Graduate Student Representative

Shekoli! (Hello) I am honored to be nominated to serve asthe Division 45 Student Representative. I am an enrolleddescendent in the Oneida Tribe of Wisconsin Turtle Clan.I have earned a B.A. in Justice, with a Minor inPsychology, and am a third year student in the Universityof Alaska Joint Ph.D. Program in Clinical-CommunityPsychology with a rural and indigenous emphasis.Throughout my work, I have demonstrated a passionatelife-long commitment and a dedication to facilitate health

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and well-being to ethnic minority communities. In addi-tion to being a full-time student, I am a ResearchAssistant for The Center for Alaska Native HealthResearch where I assist in research methodology andstrategies for assessments in rural Alaska Native commu-nities. The project I am currently involved with uses theCommunity Based Participatory Research approach, andis working on developing a way of assessing stress andtrauma in a Yup’ik cultural context. More importantly,the project looks at how Yup’ik people find healthy waysof coping with stress and trauma. The goal of this projectis to use the information gathered from community mem-bers to develop a culturally appropriate stress manage-ment intervention that can be used by other communitiesto help people manage their stress. As a student, I demon-strate cultural attunement, sensitivity and awareness ofissues faced by rural communities in Alaska and con-tribute many valuable insights regarding this phe-nomenon. I am also the Ph.D. student representative forthe Cultural Experience Committee where I assist in orga-nizing cultural experiences for students and faculty in thePh.D. program. I have the ability to make connectionswith elders who facilitate the experience, with whom Ishow sensitivity and dedication to making sure they feelrespected and their needs were met, and I work hard toassist that the cultural experience is enjoyed by everyone.

I am a third year graduate student member of theAmerican Psychological Association (APA); AlaskaPsychological Association; Native Research Network;Society of Indian Psychologist; and a subcommittee mem-ber of the Alaska Psychology Association DiversityCommittee. I am a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation,United National Indian Tribal Youth Scholar (2006); anIndian Health Service Spirit of Eagles Scholar (2007 and2008), an American Indian Graduate Center Fellow, anAlaska Natives into Psychology Scholar, and a member ofthe Psi Alpha Omega Honor Society: The National HonorSociety for Psychology Students of Color. In addition, Ihave served on the Native Health Research Conferencescientific program committee (2008), and I am currentlyserving on the Native Health Research Conference plan-ning committee (2009). My extra curricular activitiesinvolve volunteering in the Alaska Native community byrepresenting tribal children in the court system as a CourtAppointed Special Advocate (CASA) and working closelywith the Alaska Native Professional Association. If elect-ed, I believe I have a lot of support to offer students of theDivision. It would be my privilege to serve and representthe students of Division 45.

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Dr. Geneva Reynaga-Abiko (no photo available) started anew job as Assistant Director at U.C. Merced’sCounseling and Psychological Services in January 2009.

Stanley Sue was elected President of the WesternPsychologicalAssociation and willpreside at the 90thWPA ConventionApril 22-25, 2010 inCancun, Mexico.Steven Lopez is serv-ing as Program Chairfor the Convention. The theme of culturaldiversity will be emphasized and it is hoped thatDivision 45 members will participate and attend.

Division 45 members AnnFischer and coauthor KurtDeBord won the 2009Oliva Espin Award forSocial Justice Concerns inFeminist Psychology, inthe area of Ethnicity,Religion, and SexualOrientation.

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CEMA seeks two new membersThe Committee on Ethnic MinorityAffairs (CEMA) is seeking nomina-tions for two new members to beginthree-year terms on Jan. 1, 2010. Thecommittee functions as a catalyst foraction on ethnic-minority issues andconcerns by interacting with andmaking recommendations to the var-ious components of APA’s govern-ing structure, membership and othergroups. Committee members plan,develop and coordinate activitiesrelated to advocacy and promotingan understanding of the cultures andpsychological well-being of ethnic-minority populations, monitoringand assessing institutional barriers toequal access to psychological ser-vices and research, and ensuringequitable ethnic/racial representa-tion in the psychology profession. Tofulfill its mandate for ethnic repre-sentation and its commitment to gen-der equity, the ttwwoo vvaaccaanntt ssllaatteess arefor AAssiiaann AAmmeerriiccaann//PPaacciiffiicc IIssllaannddeerrffeemmaallee aanndd mmaallee ppssyycchhoollooggiissttss.

CEMA also welcomes nominationsfrom candidates who possess knowl-edge and expertise of other diversepopulations (such as, disability, earlycareer, national origin, sexual orien-tation, etc.). CEMA members mustparticipate in no less than two com-mittee meetings a year. No morethan two meetings will be convenedat APA headquarters in Washington,D.C. Members also work on CEMApriorities when necessary betweenmeetings. If possible, CEMA mem-bers attend the APA annual conven-tion at their own expense to partici-pate in CEMA convention program-ming. Nomination materials shouldinclude the nominee’s qualifications(including a statement of relevantexperience), a curriculum vita and aletter of interest. Self-nominationsare encouraged. Nominations andsupporting materials should be sentno later than Sept. 5, to the APAOffice of Ethnic Minority Affairs atthe APA address.

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SShhaammiinn LLaaddhhaannii,, PPssyy..DD..Membership Chair (2009-2011)Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-AllSaints1320 Wisconsin AveRacine, WI 53403Phone: (262)-687-2699Email: [email protected]

MMeellaanniiee DDoommeenneecchh--RRooddrriigguueezz,,PPhh..DD..APA Programming Committee (2008-2009)Department of PsychologyUtah State University2810 Old Main HillLogan, UT 84322-2810Phone: (435) 797-3059Email: [email protected]

EEddwwaarrdd AA.. DDeellggaaddoo--RRoommeerroo,, PPhh..DD..Fellows Chair (2008-2009)Department of Counseling andHuman Development Services402 Aderhold HallUniversity of GeorgiaAthens, GA 30602Phone: (706) 542-0500FAX: (706) 542-4130Email: [email protected]

AAssuunncciioonn MMiitteerriiaa AAuussttrriiaa,, PPhh..DD..Finance and Fund DevelopmentCommittee ChairGraduate Program in ClinicalPsychologyCardinal Stritch University6801 Yates Rd.Milwaukee, WI. 53217-3985Phone: (414) 410-4471Email: [email protected]

LLiilllliiaann CCoommaass--DDiiaazz,, PPhh..DD..Multicultural Guidelines CasebookTaskforce Co-EditorTranscultural Mental HealthInstitute908 New Hampshire Ave., NW,Suite 700Washington, D.C. 20037Phone: (202)-775-1938Email: [email protected]

LLiissaa YY.. FFlloorreess,, PPhh..DD..2009 NMCS Representative (2006-2009)Dept. of Educational, School, &Counseling Psychology16 Hill HallColumbia, MO 65211-2130Phone: (573) 884-9724Fax: (573) 884-5989Email: [email protected]

LLiissaa RReeyy TThhoommaass,, PPhh..DD..2011 NMCS Representative (2009-2011)University of Washington1107 NE 45th St., Ste. 120Box 354805Seattle, WA 98105Phone: (206) 897-1413Fax: (206) 897-1413Fax: (206) 543-5473Email: [email protected]

TTaammaarraa LL.. BBrroowwnn,, PPhh..DD..Bylaws and Manual ofPolicies/Procedure Committee Chair

JJoosseepphh HHoorrvvaatt,, JJrr..,, PPhh..DD..Director, Psi Alpha Omega

WWaaddee PPiicckkrreenn,, PPhh..DD..Historian Committee Co-ChairHistorian and Director, Archives andLibrary ServicesAmerican Psychological Association750 First Street, NEWashington, DC 20002-4242Phone: (202) 336-5645Email: [email protected]

AAmmaaddoo PPaaddiillllaa,, PPhh..DD..Social Policy and Practice CommitteeChairSchool of EducationStanford UniversityStanford, CA 94305-3005Phone: (650)723-9132Email: [email protected]

2009-2010 Standing and Ad Hoc Committee Chairs, Roster

(Persons whose addresses are not listed are members of the Executive Committee. Their addresses are listed in the EC roster or elsewhere in this roster.)


JJ.. MMaannuueell ((MMaannnnyy)) CCaassaass,, PPhh..DD..President (2008-2009)317 East Padre St.Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3609Phone: (805) 893-3375Fax: (805) 893-7264Email: [email protected]

RRoobbeerrtt SSeelllleerrss,, PPhh..DD..President-Elect (2008-2009)Department of PsychologyUniversity of Michigan530 Church St.Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1223Phone: (734) 647-3949Fax: (734) 647-9440Email: [email protected]

BBeetthh BBooyydd,, PPhh..DD..Past President (2008-2009)Psychology DepartmentUniversity of South Dakota414 E. Clark St.Vermillion, SD 57069Phone: (605) 677-5353Fax: (605) 677-6605Email: [email protected]

TTaammaarraa LL.. BBrroowwnn,, PPhh..DD..Secretary (2006-2009)Department of Psychology207-C Kastle HallUniversity of KentuckyLexington, KY 40506-0044Phone: (859)257-9612Fax: (859)323-1979Email: [email protected]

PPrriisscciillllaa DDaassss--BBrraaiillssffoorrdd,, PPhh..DD..Secretary-Elect (2009-2011)Department of PsychiatryGeorgetown University MedicalCenter3800 Reservoir Rd, NWWashington, DC 20007Phone: (617)349-8336Fax: (617) 349-8333Email: [email protected]

AAllffiieeee MM.. BBrreellaanndd--NNoobbllee,, PPhh..DD..Treasurer (2008-2011)Department of Psychiatry andBehavioral SciencesDuke University Medical CenterP.O. Box 3527Durham NC 27710Phone: (919) 416-2432Fax: (919) 416-2420Email:[email protected]

AArrppaannaa ““AAnnnniiee”” GGuuppttaaGraduate Student Representative(2007-2009)University of TennesseeEmail: [email protected]

LLiissaa RReeyy TThhoommaass,, PPhh..DD..Member-at-Large (2009-2012)University of Washington1107 NE 45th ST., Ste. 120Box 354805Seattle, WA 98105Phone: (206) 897-1413Fax: (206) 543-5473Email: [email protected]

YY..EEvviiee GGaarrcciiaa,, PPhh.. DD..Member-at-Large (2006-2009)Graduate CollegeNorthern Arizona UniversityP.O. Box 4125Flagstaff, AZ 86011-4125Phone: (928) 523-6728Fax: (928) 523-8950Email: [email protected]

RReebbeeccccaa TTooppoorreekk,, PPhh..DD..Member-at-Large (2006-2009)Department of CounselingSan Francisco State University1600 Holloway Ave.San Francisco, CA 94132Phone: (415) 338-6758Email: [email protected]

CChheerryyll TTaalllleeyy,, PPhh..DD..Member-at-Large (2008-2011)James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VA 22807Phone: (540) 568-3191Email: [email protected]

MMiicchhii FFuu,, PPhh..DD..Member-at-Large (2009-2012)Asian Pacific Family Center ofPacific Clinics9353 E. Valley Blvd.Rosemead, CA 91770Phone: (626) 284-5088Fax: (916) 405-3243Email: [email protected]

WWiilllliiaamm PPaarrhhaamm,, PPhh..DD..Council Representative (2008-2011)John F. Kennedy University100 Ellinwood WayPleasant Hill, CA 94523Phone: (800) [email protected]

JJeessssiiccaa HHeennddeerrssoonn--DDaanniieell,, PPhh..DD..Council Representative (2009-2012)Department of Psychiatry-Fegan 8Children’s Hospital300 Longwood AvenueBoston, MA [email protected]

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