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lectured at home and abroad on various aspects of the ethical and competent treatment of members of marginalized groups in psychotherapy, and the psychological effects of culture and politics. My professional life spans three decades of service to organized psychology. I started serving on committees of my state association (Washington), and belong to my home state’s association (California). For the past 10 years, it has been my pleasure to serve as a council representative from two different divisions (42 and 44); a term on the APA Board of Directors (2006–08); numerous committees and boards. I’ve worked to bring the military and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender psychologists to accord and a functional working relationship, and to facilitate the groups representing social justice, ethics and the military to craft more explicit and useful policy statements about psychology’s role in interrogations. I serve on the boards of the APA Insurance Trust and the Association for the Advancement of Psychology. My work has been recognized with numerous awards. I seek the presidency of APA to strengthen our connections within psychology and with the society as a whole. I can bring our various elements together because I am invested in and fundamentally value the diverse domains of psychology. Additionally, I have the vision and the temperament to be the public face of APA. I know how to get things done, and I understand what is realistic during a one-year term. Yet, as a marathon runner, I am a person of optimism and tenacity. I invite you to join the community in support of my election at: www.president.drdoughaldeman.com. Haldeman’s candidate statement I seek the presidency of APA to strengthen the connections of psychology with our culture, and to better connect psychologists with each other. These connections are vital for psychology to be a leading force in all aspects of health and human behavior. How we can shape awareness of who we are — and what we have to offer — is central in psychology’s ability to be a force for good in the lives of individuals and our society. Our strategic plan directs us toward greater stability and cohesiveness as an association, and enhanced opportunity in striving to end health disparities through integrated care. However, practitioners, scientists, educators, students and public interest colleagues all face threats to which we must stand united. Whether it is the practitioner affected by the incursion of managed care, the scientist whose funding is jeopardized or the student who cannot find an internship, we must recognize that this is one discipline. We will protect all of psychology through advocacy, as well as continuing our partner relationships with related health-care professions. The president is the public face and voice of the association. As a longtime member of council as well as the APA Board of Directors, I know that much happens in a president’s year that she or he was not expecting. The president must possess 86 equanimity and thoughtfulness, eloquence, quick thinking and the collaborative nature of a true consensus-builder. I offer you that and more. In my extensive governance experience, I’ve had the opportunity to learn the collaborative culture of APA in a variety of venues, bringing together diverse groups to resolve complex issues. If you resonate with these values and this vision, I invite you to join my online community, www.president.drdoughaldeman. com, and I ask for your No. 1 vote. n Nadine J. Kaslow, PhD continues from page 83 My research focuses on culturally competent assessment and treatment of suicidal behavior and family violence in AfricanAmericans, with a focus on women, youth depression, family systems medicine, and education and training. I am author of more than 250 publications and served on National Institute of Mental Health study sections. Education and training: I am a former chair and board member emeritus of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers and former chair of the Council of Chairs of Training Councils. I chaired the 2002 Competencies Conference and have been a leader in the competencies movement. I served on APA’s Board of Educational Affairs and chaired the Georgia Psychological Association’s academic affairs committee. I received the APA Distinguished Contributions for Education and Training Award and the APPIC Award for Excellence in Postdoctoral Training. Practice: I am board-certified in clinical psychology, clinical child and adolescent psychology, and couple and family psychology, and serve as a private practitioner through the Emory Clinic and the psychologist for the Atlanta Ballet. I am a former associate editor of Professional Psychology: Research and Practice and the Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings. I also served on APA’s Board of Professional Affairs and received the Rosalee G. Weiss Lecture Award and the Florence Halpern Award for Distinguished Contributions to Clinical Psychology. Public Interest: I work at Grady Health System, an innercity hospital serving marginalized populations, underscoring my commitment to working on behalf of social justice for patients and communities. I learned much about policy endeavors as a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Primary Care Public Policy Fellow. One of my most gratifying experiences was working with members of Congress on the Health Care Fairness Act to include psychology. For these efforts, I received a Karl F. Heiser Award for Distinguished Contributions in Advocacy in Psychology. I helped many people whose lives were affected by Hurricane Katrina, but none meant more to me than assisting trainees from affected M O N I T O R O N P S Y C H O L O G Y • M AY 2 0 1 2 http://www.President.DrDoughaldeman.com http://www.President.DrDoughaldeman.com http://www.president.drdoughaldeman.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Monitor on Psychology - May 2012

Monitor on Psychology - May 2012
Letters
President’s Column
Contents
From the CEO
Math + science + motherhood = a tough combination
The rights of indigenous people take center stage at AAAS meeting
Interdisciplinary programs that are leading the way
Good Governance Project moves into its next phase
APA publishes third edition of seminal ADHD book for kids
Government Relations Update
In Brief
Random Sample
Judicial Notebook
Psychology’s first forays into film
Time Capsule
Questionnaire
Presidential programming
Obesity researchers receive lifetime achievement awards
Top speakers for psychology’s top meeting
Science Watch
Homing in on sickle cell disease
Psychologist Profile
Alone in the ‘hole’
Public Interest
State Leadership Conference ‘12
Perspective on Practice
Education tops council’s agenda
Meet the candidates for APA’s 2014 president
Presidential election guidelines
Division Spotlight
American Psychological Foundation
Support for sexual miniorities
Personalities

Monitor on Psychology - May 2012