1.25
CE credits
Exam items
6
Description
This program was presented at the Practice and State, Provincial and Territorial Psychological Association (SPTA) Leaders Conference (PSLC), the premiere event for APA and SPTA leaders to co-create transformational impact for the psychology profession and for critical societal issues.
The psychology profession stands at a defining moment, and this dynamic opening session sets the stage for the future of advocacy and policy in our field. “The Road Ahead” delivers a compelling look at the evolving landscape—exploring key trends, emerging opportunities, and the challenges reshaping psychology’s role.
Other PSLC programs available: Navigating the AI Frontier: Ethical Guidance and Strategic Leadership in Psychology and Reenvisioning the Doctoral Psychologist.
Learning objectives
- Identify key advocacy and policy trends shaping the future of the psychology profession.
Presenters
Lynn F. Bufka, PhD, ABPP
Bufka is head of practice at APA. Bufka oversees the practice team in its efforts to ensure psychologists are leaders in behavioral health care with the necessary resources and support so that psychology and psychologists are integral to the solutions addressing today’s challenges. She leads APA’s efforts to create opportunities for psychologists to best meet the needs of the public and advance population health. Her career professional focus has been on utilizing psychological knowledge to inform programs and policies relevant to practice, with the ultimate aim of supporting and improving the quality of care. Bufka is board certified in clinical psychology and maintains licensure as a psychologist in Maryland. She is a fellow of both APA and the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, in addition to a member of the Maryland Psychological Association and Asian American Psychological Association.
Katherine B. McGuire, MSc
McGuire is a seasoned strategist with more than 30 years of experience in advocacy, lobbying, policy development, and strategic communications across government and private industry. As chief advocacy officer, she leads a team of policy and government relations experts at APA and APA Services, focusing on federal and state public policy and regulatory engagement. Previously, she served as assistant secretary for congressional and intergovernmental affairs at the U.S. Department of Labor. In the U.S. Senate, McGuire held senior leadership roles, including staff director of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; staff director of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Securities and Investment; and a floor assistant to the Republican Whip. McGuire was also chief of staff in the House of Representatives, advising on health policy and promoting federal research funding. She also served as vice president for government affairs at the Business Software Alliance, representing major software companies, including Apple and Microsoft, in the U.S. and abroad. McGuire holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Wyoming and a certificate in executive leadership from Harvard University.
