Djavila Ho, MSc, is presented this Presidential Citation in recognition of her exceptional leadership of organized psychology in Jamaica and her many contributions to the Global Psychology Alliance (GPA).
Ho is the President of the Jamaican Psychological Society (JamPsych), previously serving in the roles of director of membership and vice president. She is a licensed clinical psychologist in Kingston, Jamaica, where she provides clinical services in diverse settings and has works as an exemplary research and practicum supervisor for psychology students at the International University of the Caribbean and the Northern Caribbean University respectively. Moreover, she serves as executive director at KAHLE Journey, Ltd., promoting and advocating for trauma-informed Caribbean communities and societies.
In addition to her work at the national level, Ho has made invaluable contributions to global psychology through her work with the GPA. She has co-led the global mental health working group, through which she has centralized and advanced knowledge and insights from around the world, bringing together psychological science and practice in novel and inspiring ways. She has also played a significant role in cultivating the next generation of psychologists, mentoring and advising students entering the early stages of their careers to ensure they have the opportunity to substantively contribute to the field. And Ho has been integral in planning, organizing, and hosting the International Summit on Psychology and Global Health: A Shared Vision for Global Psychology, a key convening of the GPA, enabling psychological leaders from every continent to come together and chart a path forward for global psychology.
For her unswerving leadership, dedication, and commitment, I am pleased to present Djavila Ho, MSc, with this APA Presidential Citation.