Angela Kuemmel, PhD, ABPP, has been awarded a Presidential Citation for her exceptional leadership of and advocacy for early career psychologists (ECPs).
Kuemmel embodies the empowerment of underrepresented groups. A superb leader, she tirelessly advocates for issues relevant to ECPs of diverse backgrounds. In her multiple leadership roles in APA’s Div. 22 (Rehabilitation Psychology) she has revitalized student recruitment and training and contributed to novel programming. As an educator she has brought attention to the issues of cultural sensitivity and diversity. Her thoughtful input on disability competencies has earned significant praise from distinguished colleagues. As the Public Interest representative on the APA Committee on Early Career Psychologists, she has been instrumental in creating roles for ECPs in APA leadership and has supported the landmark policy to include ECPs on all governance committees. Through her innovative program ideas and enthusiastic engagement with ECPs, she has motivated ECPs to dream big for themselves. Her unwavering commitment to improved visibility and change for underrepresented groups makes her a significant contributor to APA and the field.