Become a leader in psychology
All those who contribute more than $10,000 to APF's Campaign to Transform the Future will have their names inscribed on a new campaign donor wall in the lobby of APA's headquarters building at 750 First St., N.E., Washington, D.C. These leaders will serve as an example to the field of the power of philanthropy in psychology. The donors will be honored at a ceremony during APA's 2017 Annual Convention, which will be held in D.C. For information on how you can give, visit the APF website at https://www.ampsychfdn.orgopens in new window.
Recognizing the generosity of APF donors
APF grantees work on important issues, including preventing violence, helping children, fostering the connection between behavior and health, fighting stigma and prejudice, and helping with the long-term effects of disaster. Their work would not be possible without the generosity of the psychological community.
APF donors come from a variety of backgrounds, locations, and experiences. But all have one thing in common: APF donors care about the future of psychology. Gifts at all levels make a difference.
APF thanks the following for their recent generosity:
$250,000+
Walter Katkovsky, PhD
$10,000–$24,999
Pearson
$5,000–$9,999
The Trust
Dr. Melba J. T. Vasquez, In memory of Karen Kitchener, In honor of Tony Puente, In honor of Jessica Henderson Daniel
$1,000–$4,999
Mr. David C. Joel, In honor of Sylvia Shellenberger
Dr. Susan McPherson
Dr. Donald G. Zytowski
$500–$999
ASPP Caucus, In memory of Gloria Gottsegen
Dr. Mary Beth M. Cresci
Dr. Carolyn Fang
Dr. Natasha Tokowicz, In honor of Judith Kroll
$100–$499
Dr. Anthony A. Calabrese
Harold D. Grotevant, PhD
Dr. Margaret Lanca
Dr. Amy Marcus-Newhall
Dr. Peter F. Merenda, In memory of Lee Sechrest
James L. Pate, PhD, In memory of Raymond D. Fowler, In memory of Oliver L. Lacey, In memory of George E. Passey, In memory of Paul S. Siegel
Dr. Arnold Spokane
Dr. Lori Thomas, In memory of Judith Patterson's sister, In memory of Dr. Lenore Walker's mother
Usha Tummala-Narra, PhD
Up to $99
Dr. Rosemary Adam-Terem
Catherine Adler, MA
Dr. Tiffany Chenneville
Lorraine D. Eyde, PhD
Dr. Gerald P. and Mrs. Robin C. Koocher, In memory of Osceola Black Greene, mother of Dr. LaVome Robinson, In memory of the sister of Judith E. Patterson, In memory of the mother of Lenore E. Walker
David J. McIntyre, PhD
Dr. Harriet S. Miller
Dr. Rose D. Oosting
Dr. Michael Pelfrey
Robert J. Resnick, PhD, In memory of Pearl Moncher Auerbach
Dr. Margaret E. Richards Mosher
Skultip Sirikantraporn, PsyD
For more information on how to make a gift to APF and join in the Campaign to Transform the Future, visit https://www.ampsychfdn.orgopens in new window or call (202) 336-5843.
APF to honor prominent psychologists
At APA's 2016 Annual Convention in Denver, APF will present awards for lifetime achievement and for excellence in the teaching of psychology. Please join APF in honoring the 2016 Gold Medalists and the recipient of the 2016 Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching of Psychology Award at the APA/APF Awards Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 5 at 4 p.m.
This year's winners are:
David W. Johnson, EdD , Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement in the Application of Psychology.
Richard E. Nisbett, PhD , Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement in the Science of Psychology.
Sandra L. Shullman, PhD , Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement in the Practice of Psychology.
Beatrice A. Wright, PhD , Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement by a Psychologist in the Public Interest.
Sue Frantz , Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching of Psychology Award.
APF to host top speakers in Denver
Representatives from APA Divs. 3, 8, and 12 — the Society for Experimental Psychology and Cognitive Science, Society for Personality and Social Psychology and the Society of Clinical Psychology — will participate in the 2016 Spielberger EMPathy Symposium on Emotion, Motivation and Personality:
- George Bonanno, PhD, "Regulatory Flexibility: An Individual Differences Approach to Coping and Emotion Regulation" (Div. 3).
- Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, EdD, "Embodied Brains, Social Minds, Cultural Meaning: Interdisciplinary Studies of Admiration and Compassion" (Div. 8).
- Patricia Resick, PhD, "Theory Behind Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD" (Div. 12).
- Michael Perlin, JD, an internationally recognized expert on mental disability law, will deliver the APF Lynn Stuart Weiss Lecture on the Psychological Study of Social Issues.
- Lisa M. Osbeck, PhD, will deliver the APF Arthur W. Staats Lecture on Unifying Psychology on "Observation and Sense-Making: On the Lost Psychological Arts of the Brothers James."
- Sue Frantz will give the APF Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching of Psychology Award Address: "This Old Course: Psych 101 for a New Era."
- Jana Martin, PhD, chief executive officer of The Trust, will deliver the APF Rosalee G. Weiss Lecture for Outstanding Leaders in Psychology on "Would I Do It Over Again? Reflections on a Varied Career in Psychology."
Grants APF donors are making possible:
APF/Division 37 Early Career Award: Daniel Bagner, PhD, of Florida International University. The award supports talented young psychologists making contributions towards informing, advocating for and improving the mental health and well-being of children and families.
This year's Randy Gerson Memorial Grant goes to Jacqueline Kim, of University of Michigan, and Ben Chun Pan Lam, of Iowa State University. The Gerson program awards grants for graduate student projects in family and/or couple dynamics and/or multi-generational processes.
This year's John and Polly Sparks Early Career Grant has been awarded to Jennifer Thomas, PhD, of Harvard University. The Sparks Early Career Grant supports early career psychologists conducting research in the area of early intervention and treatment for serious emotional disturbance in children.
