Committee on Early Career Psychologists

CECP group

APA established a Committee on Early Career Psychologists (CECP) to represent the unique interests and concerns of psychologists in the first 10 years of their careers in 2005.

In 2016, a new APA Office on Early Career Psychologists (ECPs) was created. CECP supports the needs of ECPs within and outside APA through advocacy and facilitating the development of resources.

Mission

CECP promotes the expertise of ECPs and fosters leaders with the passion and innovation to advance psychological advocacy, education, practice, and science.

 

Staff liasions

Priorities

  • Prioritize equity, diversity, and inclusion in every aspect of their work.
  • Engage in antiracist work.
  • Establish and promote leadership training opportunities for ECPs.
  • Create new opportunities for ECPs to serve in leadership positions.
  • Elevate the visibility of ECPs and their work.

Members

The committee consists of seven members representing different areas within psychology. Members of the committee are always open to hearing about ideas you have, issues that should be addressed, and other comments you want to share. You can contact the committee by email.

  • 2026 Chair: Dominique B. Chao, PsyD (2024–26)
    Science representative

  • 2026 Vice chair: Elizabeth M. Stuart, PhD (2025–27)
    Practice representative

  • 2026 Convention chair: Clifton A. Berwise, PhD (2024–26)
    Divisions representative

  • Ayoub Bouguettaya, PhD (2026–28)
    Governance and Membership Representative

  • Johanna deLeyer-Tiarks, PhD (2026–28)
    Education Representative

  • Francesca Folio, PsyD (2026–28)
    SPTA Representative
  • Ecclesia Savage, PhD, LPC, CPCS, RPT (2025–27)
    Public interest representative

Board of Directors liaison

  • Ana Ureña Rosario, MSEd, MA

Resources

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Apply to join CECP

Nominations open on December 2, 2024. Applicants selected will serve a 3-year term from 2026–28.
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CECP resources

Explore early career resources developed by the members of CECP.
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Get connected

Learn more about networking opportunities and ways to get involved within APA.
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Early career resources

Guidance and tools to help psychologists who are new to the field launch successful careers.
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Mentorship directory

Discover mentorship and leadership opportunities available across APA, divisions, and state, provincial, and territorial psychological associations.

Annual reports

Meeting minutes