Our Staff Values

APA demonstrates an enthusiastic commitment to and pride in serving the membership. APA recognizes that its human resources are its most valuable resources and commits to the following values because the effectiveness of the organization depends on the accumulated contributions of its individual employees.

• We learn and evolve. We seek opportunities to increase knowledge, grow, and evolve. We share experiences, expertise, and skills with colleagues to collectively achieve greater impact. 
• We pursue innovation. We foster a culture of collaboration and innovation in which staff are encouraged to be curious, take informed risks, and learn from mistakes in developing creative solutions to the challenges we face in our work. 
• We champion equity, diversity, and inclusion. We actively champion EDI in all we do and are committed to promoting and advancing diversity, accessibility, equity, and inclusion for all.
• We model mental health excellence in the workplace. We prioritize employee wellbeing and employ psychological science and staff feedback to create a work environment in which employees are valued, supported, and empowered. 
• We invest in relationships. We cultivate meaningful connections and build trust with our members, customers, external partners, and each other through open, constructive, and honest communication.