Stephen DeMers, EdD, was awarded a Presidential Citation for his dedication to the profession and public protection through his commitment to psychology regulation.
DeMers, a consummate diplomat, is the CEO of the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB). He has passionately led the way in implementing mechanisms for professional mobility, fostering relationships between psychology in North America and in other continents, and sponsoring international conferences. Previously, as professor and chair of the University of Kentucky’s department of school psychology, his mentoring began many students’ commitment to service in psychology. Within APA, he was a member of the Board of Professional Affairs, the Committee for the Advancement of Professional Practice and president of Div. 16 (School Psychology). He was honored with the Jack I. Bardon Distinguished Service Award. While a member of the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology, he served as the ASPPB president. As CEO, he works toward his vision of regulatory consistency, national and international collaboration, and service to the larger psychology community.