Dianne S. Salter, PhD, JD, was awarded a Presidential Citation for her enduring commitment to the teaching of ethics and the law, and the advancement of inclusive practices in delivering quality clinical services for the underserved.
Salter exhibits an unwavering dedication to teaching, mentoring and developing leadership qualities in colleagues. Throughout her 40-year career as a psychologist and attorney, she has demonstrated a commitment to training interns and young psychologists in ethics and sound clinical practices. Salter has served multiple terms on the APA Council of Representatives as a member of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association. Always willing to serve, she has worked with the Ethics Committee, the Women’s Caucus, the Ethnic Minority Issues Caucus, the Caucus of State, Provincial and Territorial Representatives, the Diversity Implementation Plan and the Good Governance Initiative Project. In addition, Salter was instrumental in passing the resolution Emancipating and Assisting Victims of Human Trafficking and the Resolution on Torture. She provides a steady hand, sound guidance and teaches and leads with wisdom, passion and by example. Salter has received numerous awards for her enduring commitment to advancing the profession through teaching and leadership in the areas of ethics, diversity, service delivery and association governance issues. She is an inspiration.