Erica H. Wise, PhD, was awarded a Presidential Citation for her lifelong devotion to psychology training and education and stellar contributions related to professional ethics.
An inspirational supervisor and teacher, committed social justice advocate and keen thinker, Wise is an exemplary role model as a psychology clinic director who has contributed to the evolution of standards, policies and practices that shape predoctoral practicum training. A past president of the Association of Psychology Training Clinics, she has participated actively in determining competencies and delineating the role of practicum training in establishing competence. Her scholarship elucidates how students' personal attributes relate to readiness for clinical training and continued competence beyond formal training. She has played a transformative role in identifying self-care as a fundamental ethical standard in the field. She has participated actively in professional ethics at the local, state and national level, chaired the American Psychological Association’s Ethics Committee and been recognized with APA’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Ethics Education. Wise is recognized for her high energy, optimism, and her unwavering dedication to training and educating psychologists.