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Society for Military Psychology 2019 Officer ElectionsVoting period 23 APRIL through 6 JUNE
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Dear Colleagues:
Please join us in congratulating our newly elected officers:
Congratulations to our new officers, who will take office on January 1, 2020! A special thanks to all the candidates for running and being willing to serve. There will be a townhall event at the APA Convention in Chicago in the Division suite to meet the 2020 officers.
Division 19 Elections Committee
Eric Surface, Chair, President-elect
Paul Bartone, Member-at-Large
Bruce Crow, Member-at-Large
Tatana Olson, Member-at-Large
Please join us in congratulating our newly elected officers:
- President-elect: Maurice Sipos
- Secretary: Angela Legner
- Treasurer: Ryan Landoll
- Member-at-large: Scott Johnston
- COR representative: Carrie Kennedy
Congratulations to our new officers, who will take office on January 1, 2020! A special thanks to all the candidates for running and being willing to serve. There will be a townhall event at the APA Convention in Chicago in the Division suite to meet the 2020 officers.
Division 19 Elections Committee
Eric Surface, Chair, President-elect
Paul Bartone, Member-at-Large
Bruce Crow, Member-at-Large
Tatana Olson, Member-at-Large
Candidates
President-Elect
Vladimir Nacev, Ph.D., ABPP
Before I entered military service, I was already a psychologist living in Los Angeles. I left the city of angels and moved to the capital of the monarch butterfly, Monterey Bay and Fort Ord.
Upon completing my residency training, my operational tour was with the 1st Armored Division in Nurnberg, Germany. That’s where I learned how to fire an M-16 rifle and a 45-pistol, drive an M-60 tank, sleep with a gas mask on, and survive in the field. I used to rationalize all those field exercises by saying to myself, ‘how many employers do you know that would pay you to go camping’. From that point on, it was easier.
In my candidate statement on the APA website, I elaborated on my visions for Division 19, but here I would like to give you a picture of who I am, what my values are, and how my life experiences shaped me.
During my service in the DOD, I had assignments at hospitals and combat arms units both in CONUS and OCONUS. I also graduated from the Command and General Staff College. Now that I am retired, I have the time, energy and drive necessary, to serve as the president-elect for Division 19.
I have been a Division 19 member for over 30 years, have given many presentations at professional conferences including military sponsored ones, and have had diverse assignments. My last assignment was with the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health. For the past eight years or so, I have also been an examiner for ABPP’s board certification in clinical psychology and a mentor to several candidates. More recently I have joined the ABPP marketing committee and this year was accepted to serve on the Board of Directors of the ABPP Foundation.
I believe that trust and commitment are two ingredients most germane to any relationship. Trust, which includes respect whereas respect does not necessarily include trust, requires that we be honest, be accountable for our actions, and do the right thing. Commitment refers to the process that we would engage in and accomplish what is expected of us, neither abandon our responsibilities, or be abusive. Both ingredients (trust and commitment) are essential for any relationship – personal or professional. Failure of either ingredient to solidify will produce a failed relationship. As to my portion of the equation, trust and commitment translate to being respectful of each member’s views, present the issues clearly and concisely, promote growth of the Division, and execute my duties as expected.
What I hope to bring to the Division is energy, openness and a positive attitude as we strive toward collegiality, growth, and success. I promise that if elected, I will serve you honorably.
Before I entered military service, I was already a psychologist living in Los Angeles. I left the city of angels and moved to the capital of the monarch butterfly, Monterey Bay and Fort Ord.
Upon completing my residency training, my operational tour was with the 1st Armored Division in Nurnberg, Germany. That’s where I learned how to fire an M-16 rifle and a 45-pistol, drive an M-60 tank, sleep with a gas mask on, and survive in the field. I used to rationalize all those field exercises by saying to myself, ‘how many employers do you know that would pay you to go camping’. From that point on, it was easier.
In my candidate statement on the APA website, I elaborated on my visions for Division 19, but here I would like to give you a picture of who I am, what my values are, and how my life experiences shaped me.
During my service in the DOD, I had assignments at hospitals and combat arms units both in CONUS and OCONUS. I also graduated from the Command and General Staff College. Now that I am retired, I have the time, energy and drive necessary, to serve as the president-elect for Division 19.
I have been a Division 19 member for over 30 years, have given many presentations at professional conferences including military sponsored ones, and have had diverse assignments. My last assignment was with the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health. For the past eight years or so, I have also been an examiner for ABPP’s board certification in clinical psychology and a mentor to several candidates. More recently I have joined the ABPP marketing committee and this year was accepted to serve on the Board of Directors of the ABPP Foundation.
I believe that trust and commitment are two ingredients most germane to any relationship. Trust, which includes respect whereas respect does not necessarily include trust, requires that we be honest, be accountable for our actions, and do the right thing. Commitment refers to the process that we would engage in and accomplish what is expected of us, neither abandon our responsibilities, or be abusive. Both ingredients (trust and commitment) are essential for any relationship – personal or professional. Failure of either ingredient to solidify will produce a failed relationship. As to my portion of the equation, trust and commitment translate to being respectful of each member’s views, present the issues clearly and concisely, promote growth of the Division, and execute my duties as expected.
What I hope to bring to the Division is energy, openness and a positive attitude as we strive toward collegiality, growth, and success. I promise that if elected, I will serve you honorably.
Maurice Sipos, Ph.D.
I am honored to be nominated to serve as president of the Society for Military Psychology. As a military psychologist, I consider Division 19 my professional home and am proud to be an APA and Division 19 Fellow. Across my 24-year career as an Army research psychologist, I have applied psychological approaches in laboratory, garrison, training, and deployed environments. Each assignment allowed me to work with a diverse team of professionals to include civilian and military clinicians, academicians, and consultants on topics ranging from psychopharmacology to behavioral health to leader development in ways that have supported clinical practice and informed policy. As a leader, I have directed research organizations such as the Center for Military Psychiatry and Neuroscience at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, advised senior military leaders on the health and well-being of their units, and served as the Deputy Consultant for Research Psychology to the Army Surgeon General. On a personal note, I grew up in a military family and have a particular appreciation for Division 19’s work supporting military families.
My strategic vision for the division is to be recognized as the most professional psychological society capable of harnessing the diversity and expertise of psychologists in support of the military and national security in a way that leverages best practices, research, and partnerships to address current and future military challenges. This requires us to invest in the future of our society and to encourage our members to think innovatively about the influence of advancing technology across all areas of psychology. I believe we also need to explore opportunities to collaborate with other APA divisions to support each other. Many of our members are also members of other divisions. We need to leverage those relationships in a way that makes us all more effective in applying psychological principles to benefit society and improve people’s lives. I believe that we are stronger together and that together we can confront the challenges that face our stakeholders.
If elected, I will focus on three major initiatives: (1) expanding mentorship and professional development opportunities, (2) developing/advocating for the policies, practices, and ethical guidelines that support military psychologists, and (3) enhancing communication between divisions and our members to collaborate on critical topics facing the military. Moreover, we must regain lost ground as it applies to the Hoffman report and encourage the APA Code of Ethics be based on behavior and not setting, location, or employer. Rebuilding mutual trust will then allow us to provide guidance, insight, and support to APA leadership, committees, and task forces on issues related to military psychology. Finally, we need to develop leaders who not only see the interconnections, value, and relevance of the division, but also communicate it to others. Our ultimate challenge is to demonstrate how being part of Division 19 makes members stronger.
Thank you for the chance to represent you, to champion the values we stand for as a profession, and to ensure the division is prepared to support servicemembers, veterans, and their families.
I am honored to be nominated to serve as president of the Society for Military Psychology. As a military psychologist, I consider Division 19 my professional home and am proud to be an APA and Division 19 Fellow. Across my 24-year career as an Army research psychologist, I have applied psychological approaches in laboratory, garrison, training, and deployed environments. Each assignment allowed me to work with a diverse team of professionals to include civilian and military clinicians, academicians, and consultants on topics ranging from psychopharmacology to behavioral health to leader development in ways that have supported clinical practice and informed policy. As a leader, I have directed research organizations such as the Center for Military Psychiatry and Neuroscience at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, advised senior military leaders on the health and well-being of their units, and served as the Deputy Consultant for Research Psychology to the Army Surgeon General. On a personal note, I grew up in a military family and have a particular appreciation for Division 19’s work supporting military families.
My strategic vision for the division is to be recognized as the most professional psychological society capable of harnessing the diversity and expertise of psychologists in support of the military and national security in a way that leverages best practices, research, and partnerships to address current and future military challenges. This requires us to invest in the future of our society and to encourage our members to think innovatively about the influence of advancing technology across all areas of psychology. I believe we also need to explore opportunities to collaborate with other APA divisions to support each other. Many of our members are also members of other divisions. We need to leverage those relationships in a way that makes us all more effective in applying psychological principles to benefit society and improve people’s lives. I believe that we are stronger together and that together we can confront the challenges that face our stakeholders.
If elected, I will focus on three major initiatives: (1) expanding mentorship and professional development opportunities, (2) developing/advocating for the policies, practices, and ethical guidelines that support military psychologists, and (3) enhancing communication between divisions and our members to collaborate on critical topics facing the military. Moreover, we must regain lost ground as it applies to the Hoffman report and encourage the APA Code of Ethics be based on behavior and not setting, location, or employer. Rebuilding mutual trust will then allow us to provide guidance, insight, and support to APA leadership, committees, and task forces on issues related to military psychology. Finally, we need to develop leaders who not only see the interconnections, value, and relevance of the division, but also communicate it to others. Our ultimate challenge is to demonstrate how being part of Division 19 makes members stronger.
Thank you for the chance to represent you, to champion the values we stand for as a profession, and to ensure the division is prepared to support servicemembers, veterans, and their families.
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Secretary
Timothy Hoyt, Ph.D.
I'm grateful for the potential opportunity to serve Division 19 as its next Secretary. My priorities in this role would be to facilitate transparent internal communications, ensure that meetings adhere to schedule, and follow-up regularly on captured due-outs. Division 19 leadership is a coalition of the willing who are volunteering their time in addition to already hectic schedules. As a candidate to be the next Secretary for the Division, I'm committed to ensuring that this volunteered time is spent as efficiently as possible. Indeed, in my current professional role I reduced time spent in meetings for my organization by 75% through ensuring efficient agendas, minutes, and follow-through. I bring a wealth of previous managerial experience to the Secretary position, including service as an outpatient clinic chief, director of an intensive outpatient program, and on the senior staff of a Brigade Combat Team. Across all of these roles, I sought to resolve inefficiencies and ensure the timely flow of information up and down the chain of command. Within Division 19, I am currently a co-champion for Strategic Objective 2 (increasing member engagement), and previously have been involved as a student mentor, conference abstract reviewer, and contributor to The Military Psychologist. These have been great opportunities, and I hope to see all members-from students to fellows-get more involved in the Division. Thank you for your vote!
I'm grateful for the potential opportunity to serve Division 19 as its next Secretary. My priorities in this role would be to facilitate transparent internal communications, ensure that meetings adhere to schedule, and follow-up regularly on captured due-outs. Division 19 leadership is a coalition of the willing who are volunteering their time in addition to already hectic schedules. As a candidate to be the next Secretary for the Division, I'm committed to ensuring that this volunteered time is spent as efficiently as possible. Indeed, in my current professional role I reduced time spent in meetings for my organization by 75% through ensuring efficient agendas, minutes, and follow-through. I bring a wealth of previous managerial experience to the Secretary position, including service as an outpatient clinic chief, director of an intensive outpatient program, and on the senior staff of a Brigade Combat Team. Across all of these roles, I sought to resolve inefficiencies and ensure the timely flow of information up and down the chain of command. Within Division 19, I am currently a co-champion for Strategic Objective 2 (increasing member engagement), and previously have been involved as a student mentor, conference abstract reviewer, and contributor to The Military Psychologist. These have been great opportunities, and I hope to see all members-from students to fellows-get more involved in the Division. Thank you for your vote!
Angela Legner, Psy.D.
It is a distinct honor to be nominated as candidate for Secretary of Division 19. Having dedicated my life both in military service, and then in Division 19 as a student representative from 2014-2016, and program chair for the 2018 APA Convention in San Francisco, I believe that I possess the requisite qualifications including integral knowledge of Division operations and governance, resourcefulness, communication and organizational savvy to succeed as your next Division Secretary.
Division 19 has enjoyed tremendous growth and retention of actively involved students and Early Career Psychologists within the last five years, due in part to the work I started as a student representative. As a student representative, I was instrumental in the growth, stabilization, and expansion of a thriving student chapter network across the country. I also led several student initiatives aimed at increasing opportunities for student engagement, leadership development, mentorship, research, and training within both the military psychology community and greater APA organization. At the same time, I increased the Division’s virtual footprint through use of mainstream technology including the establishment of the first official Division 19 Students’ website, Facebook page, and procurement of Adobe Connect as the Division’s online training and communication platform. As program chair, I attempted to expand outreach beyond the Division utilizing both social media and traditional forms of communication in order to build connections with other key divisions, and promoted increased awareness of the Division 19 mission to the larger APA organization.
As an Early Career Psychologist, I hope to bring a fresh perspective to the Division. My goals are two-fold as your next Secretary: (1) to implement regular use of mainstream communication (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, and other online platforms) to promote current Division 19 initiatives, correspondence and governance among Division membership, and (2) continue to build relationships, and bridge the gap between Division 19 leadership and members, as well as improve outreach and advocacy within the greater APA community.
In my professional career thus far, I have strived to increase military and veteran cultural awareness and training through both formal presentations and active discussions in the civilian psychology community. I am also currently completing a Fellowship in Primary Care Psychology at the Louis Stokes Veterans Affairs Medical Center. I plan to continue serving as a VA Health Psychologist upon completion of my fellowship. Thank you for your consideration.
It is a distinct honor to be nominated as candidate for Secretary of Division 19. Having dedicated my life both in military service, and then in Division 19 as a student representative from 2014-2016, and program chair for the 2018 APA Convention in San Francisco, I believe that I possess the requisite qualifications including integral knowledge of Division operations and governance, resourcefulness, communication and organizational savvy to succeed as your next Division Secretary.
Division 19 has enjoyed tremendous growth and retention of actively involved students and Early Career Psychologists within the last five years, due in part to the work I started as a student representative. As a student representative, I was instrumental in the growth, stabilization, and expansion of a thriving student chapter network across the country. I also led several student initiatives aimed at increasing opportunities for student engagement, leadership development, mentorship, research, and training within both the military psychology community and greater APA organization. At the same time, I increased the Division’s virtual footprint through use of mainstream technology including the establishment of the first official Division 19 Students’ website, Facebook page, and procurement of Adobe Connect as the Division’s online training and communication platform. As program chair, I attempted to expand outreach beyond the Division utilizing both social media and traditional forms of communication in order to build connections with other key divisions, and promoted increased awareness of the Division 19 mission to the larger APA organization.
As an Early Career Psychologist, I hope to bring a fresh perspective to the Division. My goals are two-fold as your next Secretary: (1) to implement regular use of mainstream communication (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, and other online platforms) to promote current Division 19 initiatives, correspondence and governance among Division membership, and (2) continue to build relationships, and bridge the gap between Division 19 leadership and members, as well as improve outreach and advocacy within the greater APA community.
In my professional career thus far, I have strived to increase military and veteran cultural awareness and training through both formal presentations and active discussions in the civilian psychology community. I am also currently completing a Fellowship in Primary Care Psychology at the Louis Stokes Veterans Affairs Medical Center. I plan to continue serving as a VA Health Psychologist upon completion of my fellowship. Thank you for your consideration.
Joseph E. Troiani, Ph.D.
I would like to take this opportunity to ask my colleagues for their vote in my seeking the position of Secretary of Division 19. Current positions include being the founder of Military Psychology at Adler University where I direct the M.A. in military Psychology and teach in the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology with emphasis in Military Clinical Psychology. My professional career in behavioral health programs spans over 45 years working in psychiatric hospitals, community mental health centers and public health where I am the Director of Behavioral Health Programs for the Will County public health system. My military career included serving in the Naval Reserves for 32 years moving from enlisted ranks to officer and retiring as an 0-5.
In Illinois, I served as secretary, treasurer, and finally as the President of the Illinois Psychological Association. Currently, I am the secretary of the Illinois Association of Prescribing Psychologists and chair the Military Psychology Section for the IPA.
Having military service, experience in training future military psychologists, and the practical experience in being part of the governance of our state psychological association puts me in the unique position to contribute to continued growth of this division. If elected, I would be honored to have the opportunity to serve as Secretary of Division 19.
I would like to take this opportunity to ask my colleagues for their vote in my seeking the position of Secretary of Division 19. Current positions include being the founder of Military Psychology at Adler University where I direct the M.A. in military Psychology and teach in the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology with emphasis in Military Clinical Psychology. My professional career in behavioral health programs spans over 45 years working in psychiatric hospitals, community mental health centers and public health where I am the Director of Behavioral Health Programs for the Will County public health system. My military career included serving in the Naval Reserves for 32 years moving from enlisted ranks to officer and retiring as an 0-5.
In Illinois, I served as secretary, treasurer, and finally as the President of the Illinois Psychological Association. Currently, I am the secretary of the Illinois Association of Prescribing Psychologists and chair the Military Psychology Section for the IPA.
Having military service, experience in training future military psychologists, and the practical experience in being part of the governance of our state psychological association puts me in the unique position to contribute to continued growth of this division. If elected, I would be honored to have the opportunity to serve as Secretary of Division 19.
Treasurer
Carl Castro, Ph.D.
I would be honored to serve as the Treasurer of the Society for Military Psychology. As an active duty colonel, I have effectively and efficiently managed large DoD and Department of Army budgets, totally well over $500 million dollars. These budgets have varied from the management of large research portfolios to the detailed management of individual research studies, ranging in size from several hundred thousands of dollars per year to several millions dollars per year. Now as a professor at the University of Southern California (USC), I have continued to be intimately involved in budget management. As the Director of the Military and Veteran Programs at USC, I continue to manage numerous funded research, academic and community projects, many that I serve as Principal Investigator, with combined budgets well over several million dollars per year. As a fellow of the American Psychology Association, I am active in the annual APA meetings through attendance and presentations, thus members can rely on me to attend all annual meetings as well as other meetings requiring my presence.
I would be honored to serve as the Treasurer of the Society for Military Psychology. As an active duty colonel, I have effectively and efficiently managed large DoD and Department of Army budgets, totally well over $500 million dollars. These budgets have varied from the management of large research portfolios to the detailed management of individual research studies, ranging in size from several hundred thousands of dollars per year to several millions dollars per year. Now as a professor at the University of Southern California (USC), I have continued to be intimately involved in budget management. As the Director of the Military and Veteran Programs at USC, I continue to manage numerous funded research, academic and community projects, many that I serve as Principal Investigator, with combined budgets well over several million dollars per year. As a fellow of the American Psychology Association, I am active in the annual APA meetings through attendance and presentations, thus members can rely on me to attend all annual meetings as well as other meetings requiring my presence.
Ryan Landoll, Ph.D., ABPP
Esteemed colleagues and friends in Division 19, I am running for the office of Treasurer and welcome your support and your vote. Below, I outline my experience and vision for the position and Society. Please note that this is an expanded form of my APA candidate statement. If you’d like to hear more, check out my campaign video here: https://youtu.be/QpZY_QZ3YNI. I also have additional information on my website: https://drryanlandoll.wordpress.com/division-19/ or you can follow me on Twitter (@DrLandoll).
Historically, our elections have included only a small percentage of membership. Regardless of who you vote for, please vote and increase engagement in our division! For that reason, I also welcome the opportunity to engage members about my campaign and my vision, so please post to my campaign website, send me a tweet, or send me an email (rlandoll@alumni.unc.edu).
Who Am I?
Experience in the Society
Vision for the Society
Esteemed colleagues and friends in Division 19, I am running for the office of Treasurer and welcome your support and your vote. Below, I outline my experience and vision for the position and Society. Please note that this is an expanded form of my APA candidate statement. If you’d like to hear more, check out my campaign video here: https://youtu.be/QpZY_QZ3YNI. I also have additional information on my website: https://drryanlandoll.wordpress.com/division-19/ or you can follow me on Twitter (@DrLandoll).
Historically, our elections have included only a small percentage of membership. Regardless of who you vote for, please vote and increase engagement in our division! For that reason, I also welcome the opportunity to engage members about my campaign and my vision, so please post to my campaign website, send me a tweet, or send me an email (rlandoll@alumni.unc.edu).
Who Am I?
- Ph.D. in Child Clinical Psychology, Internship at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic (JB Andrews)
- Air Force Major, currently Assistant Dean for Preclinical Sciences at Uniformed Services University (Faculty bio here: https://www.usuhs.edu/national/faculty/ryan-landoll-phd-abpp)
- 4x Marathoner, Dad of Three, huge college sports fan
Experience in the Society
- Early Career Psychology Chair (Division 19)
- Expanded size of ECP committee to include liaisons representing Guard/Reserve, VA, Academic communities
- Created ECP-Student transition position and collaborated with this role to create a Transition Webinar (available here: https://division19.adobeconnect.com/pzxsfi0tch56/)
- Established first ECP focused division grants– inaugural awardees all contributed to division in following year through participation in committees and special projects
- Supported establishment of Society Leadership Program, mentor for first class of students, championed inclusion of ECPs
- Achieved 86.6% ECP retention rate and 10% growth in new members
- APA Convention Chair 2019
- Created new format for poster recognition
- Manage $50K budget (largest single Society expense)
- Close and collaborative relationships with current treasurer, presidential trio and executive committee
Vision for the Society
- Fiscal Transparency - I have been involved with APA governance long enough to see that if a Society loses sight of its membership focus in its financial dealings, the vitality of the Society can quickly erode. We have a responsibility to be upfront and clear with all our membership about our fiscal processes. Thus, I will…
- Create a “year-end report” for all members detailing expenditures and income
- Establish Return on Investment (ROI) metrics for all expenditures – as feasible, this means operationalizing what we want to accomplish with each investment we make (much like we do as researchers with constructs we want to study)
- Fiscal Creativity – We must continue to explore ways to generate revenue beyond our journal as the publishing landscape changes. However, this is not as simple as it sounds and requires understanding and collaboration which I have built serving as a non-voting member of the EXCOM for the past 3 years
- Fiscal Responsibility, we must…
- Evaluate expenditures through ROI framework to remain a members first organization
- Implement budget system to balance and prioritize membership focused new initiatives
Member-at-Large
Mike Brennan, PsyD, ABPP
Thank you for the honor of being considered to serve as a member-at-large for Division 19. Over the past 10 years, I have served as an Army psychologist on active duty as well as in the Army Reserve and National Guard. Early on in my military career, I became the first psychologist embedded within the 3d Cavalry Regiment and deployed to the eastern region of Afghanistan, which was the most challenging and rewarding experience of my professional career. Shortly after arriving home, I set a goal to become a board-certified psychologist (ABPP) and succeeded. In my transition from active duty into the Reserve, I functioned as the Chief of Behavioral Health for a Medical Training Support Battalion and helped train behavioral health personnel for a variety of missions around the globe. After completing that training mission with the Army Reserve, I accepted an invitation to help oversee the mental health screening and education for the State of Wisconsin’s National Guard, in which I am currently engaged. I complemented my continuing military career by working as a civilian at Rush University Medical Center’s Road Home Program, where I function as the Clinical Director, overseeing the intensive outpatient program that serves Veterans living with PTSD. In that role, I wear many hats, which include administrator, supervisor, and clinician, while fueling and inspiring the mission, vision and values of our organization. It would be my honor to promote and influence the field of military psychology.
One of my military mentors throughout my career would always say: “Be the change you want to see in the world.” I have let that guide me throughout my professional career and I will continue to use it as a foundational philosophy as I continue to serve in any capacity. My intention of serving as a member-at-large is three-fold. First, I am a staunch advocate for military psychology and believe it is the driving force of resilience, positive change, and force multiplication for the entire military. I will advocate for all Division 19 members to have a stronger and more solid seat-at-the-table in order to foster professional development opportunities, advocacy efforts, and additional resources to best take care of the men and women that proudly serve our nation. Secondly, I will push for continued innovation in order to increase access, frequency, and quality of care for the service members that desperately need mental health care. Thirdly, I will actively promote research opportunities to influence the field toward pushing the envelope and standards of practice so we have the best treatments available for our service members. While I am an early career psychologist, what I may lack in years of experience as compared to my counterparts, I will make up for with drive, passion, work ethic, and vision. It would absolutely be my honor to serve the Division, the military psychology community as well as my fellow service members and veterans around the globe as a member of this council.
Thank you for the honor of being considered to serve as a member-at-large for Division 19. Over the past 10 years, I have served as an Army psychologist on active duty as well as in the Army Reserve and National Guard. Early on in my military career, I became the first psychologist embedded within the 3d Cavalry Regiment and deployed to the eastern region of Afghanistan, which was the most challenging and rewarding experience of my professional career. Shortly after arriving home, I set a goal to become a board-certified psychologist (ABPP) and succeeded. In my transition from active duty into the Reserve, I functioned as the Chief of Behavioral Health for a Medical Training Support Battalion and helped train behavioral health personnel for a variety of missions around the globe. After completing that training mission with the Army Reserve, I accepted an invitation to help oversee the mental health screening and education for the State of Wisconsin’s National Guard, in which I am currently engaged. I complemented my continuing military career by working as a civilian at Rush University Medical Center’s Road Home Program, where I function as the Clinical Director, overseeing the intensive outpatient program that serves Veterans living with PTSD. In that role, I wear many hats, which include administrator, supervisor, and clinician, while fueling and inspiring the mission, vision and values of our organization. It would be my honor to promote and influence the field of military psychology.
One of my military mentors throughout my career would always say: “Be the change you want to see in the world.” I have let that guide me throughout my professional career and I will continue to use it as a foundational philosophy as I continue to serve in any capacity. My intention of serving as a member-at-large is three-fold. First, I am a staunch advocate for military psychology and believe it is the driving force of resilience, positive change, and force multiplication for the entire military. I will advocate for all Division 19 members to have a stronger and more solid seat-at-the-table in order to foster professional development opportunities, advocacy efforts, and additional resources to best take care of the men and women that proudly serve our nation. Secondly, I will push for continued innovation in order to increase access, frequency, and quality of care for the service members that desperately need mental health care. Thirdly, I will actively promote research opportunities to influence the field toward pushing the envelope and standards of practice so we have the best treatments available for our service members. While I am an early career psychologist, what I may lack in years of experience as compared to my counterparts, I will make up for with drive, passion, work ethic, and vision. It would absolutely be my honor to serve the Division, the military psychology community as well as my fellow service members and veterans around the globe as a member of this council.
Katy Dondanville, Psy.D., ABPP
Hello, I am Katy Dondanville, PsyD, ABPP and I am running for the office of Member-at-Large for Division 19. I am an Associate Professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio where I serve as the Director of Research for the Fort Hood Site of STRONG STAR Consortium and the Consortium to Alleviate PTSD (CAP). The STRONG STAR Consortium and CAP are a multi-institutional, multidisciplinary research group of over 150 collaborating national scientists and clinicians funded by the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs to develop and evaluate approaches for the prevention and treatment of combat-related PTSD and related mental health problems among active duty military personnel and veterans. At Fort Hood, I lead a team of 30+ clinical and research staff integrated into the Carl R. Darnall Medical Center where we conduct clinical research trials of cognitive and behavioral therapies. As the Program Director for the STRONG STAR Training Initiative, I lead a competency-based training program to disseminate evidence-based treatments to veteran- and military-serving mental health providers who work in community settings. From 2014 to 2015, I had the pleasure of serving as the Division 19 Chair of the Early Career Psychology Committee and as a member of the Strategic Planning Committee from 2015-2016. In 2017, I was honored to receive the Arthur W. Melton Early Achievement Award from Division 19. I would your consideration to continue to serve Division 19 as a Member-at-Large.
Hello, I am Katy Dondanville, PsyD, ABPP and I am running for the office of Member-at-Large for Division 19. I am an Associate Professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio where I serve as the Director of Research for the Fort Hood Site of STRONG STAR Consortium and the Consortium to Alleviate PTSD (CAP). The STRONG STAR Consortium and CAP are a multi-institutional, multidisciplinary research group of over 150 collaborating national scientists and clinicians funded by the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs to develop and evaluate approaches for the prevention and treatment of combat-related PTSD and related mental health problems among active duty military personnel and veterans. At Fort Hood, I lead a team of 30+ clinical and research staff integrated into the Carl R. Darnall Medical Center where we conduct clinical research trials of cognitive and behavioral therapies. As the Program Director for the STRONG STAR Training Initiative, I lead a competency-based training program to disseminate evidence-based treatments to veteran- and military-serving mental health providers who work in community settings. From 2014 to 2015, I had the pleasure of serving as the Division 19 Chair of the Early Career Psychology Committee and as a member of the Strategic Planning Committee from 2015-2016. In 2017, I was honored to receive the Arthur W. Melton Early Achievement Award from Division 19. I would your consideration to continue to serve Division 19 as a Member-at-Large.
Emily Grieser, Ph.D.
Thank you for considering me as a candidate for the office of Member-at-Large for Division 19. I have been honored to serve as an Air Force Psychologist since 2009; I completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Health Psychology in 2014, and am currently serving as an Operational Psychologist within a Special Tactics Squadron. Throughout my career, I have enjoyed opportunities to collaborate with research teams (investigating the realms of sleep, chronic pain, behavior modification, and trauma within military populations), consult to organizational leadership on matters of mental health and morale, and take an interdisciplinary team-focused approach to optimizing the human weapon system.
As a Member-at-Large, I would serve as a spokesperson for Division 19 members, and clearly communicate their wants, needs, and interests to the Executive Committee and the President of Division 19. I believe that my strong commitment to the value of partnership and teamwork, paired with experience advocating for behavioral science with leadership and relationship-building with other disciplines, prepares me to enthusiastically support this Division’s members and advocate for their priorities.
Thank you for considering me as a candidate for the office of Member-at-Large for Division 19. I have been honored to serve as an Air Force Psychologist since 2009; I completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Health Psychology in 2014, and am currently serving as an Operational Psychologist within a Special Tactics Squadron. Throughout my career, I have enjoyed opportunities to collaborate with research teams (investigating the realms of sleep, chronic pain, behavior modification, and trauma within military populations), consult to organizational leadership on matters of mental health and morale, and take an interdisciplinary team-focused approach to optimizing the human weapon system.
As a Member-at-Large, I would serve as a spokesperson for Division 19 members, and clearly communicate their wants, needs, and interests to the Executive Committee and the President of Division 19. I believe that my strong commitment to the value of partnership and teamwork, paired with experience advocating for behavioral science with leadership and relationship-building with other disciplines, prepares me to enthusiastically support this Division’s members and advocate for their priorities.
Scott Johnston, Ph.D., ABPP
My name is Scott Johnston and I am running for the position of Division 19 Member-at-Large because I am passionate about the mission of the Society for Military Psychology and I want to continue to serve. I am a Captain in the US Navy, received my Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Palo Alto University, and am board certified in both forensic and clinical psychology. During my career, I have served at Naval Medical Center San Diego, Naval Hospital Yokosuka Japan, Marine Barracks Washington, Presidential Helicopter Squadron One, and Naval Health Clinic Hawaii. I have deployed with Marines in Iraq, with Sailors on an aircraft carrier, and with SEALs around the world. I am currently stationed at Naval Special Warfare in California. I was honored to receive the Division 19 Robert S. Nichols Award for excellence in military service and the US Navy Senior Psychologist of the Year.
For the past four years, I have had the pleasure to serve as your Division 19 Treasurer. I have been an active member of the Executive Committee and have assisted in our division’s growth, responses to the Hoffman Report, implementation of the Regional Symposia Series, and numerous other critical initiatives. Specifically as your Treasurer, I have efficiently managed a yearly budget of $100,000 and assets of over $500,000. I have distributed tens of thousands of dollars in research and travel grants, developed a long-term strategic investment plan that has already yielded thousands of extra dollars to support our initiatives, and ensured our financial sustainability. Our division is financially the strongest it has ever been.
As a Member-at-Large I plan to continue to work tirelessly as a member of your Executive Committee to further realize the vital vision of our Society. I am already actively engaged in many of the division’s initiatives, have established relationships with the executive committee members, and offer a seamless transition from Treasurer to Member-at-Large. I appreciate your support and your vote.
My name is Scott Johnston and I am running for the position of Division 19 Member-at-Large because I am passionate about the mission of the Society for Military Psychology and I want to continue to serve. I am a Captain in the US Navy, received my Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Palo Alto University, and am board certified in both forensic and clinical psychology. During my career, I have served at Naval Medical Center San Diego, Naval Hospital Yokosuka Japan, Marine Barracks Washington, Presidential Helicopter Squadron One, and Naval Health Clinic Hawaii. I have deployed with Marines in Iraq, with Sailors on an aircraft carrier, and with SEALs around the world. I am currently stationed at Naval Special Warfare in California. I was honored to receive the Division 19 Robert S. Nichols Award for excellence in military service and the US Navy Senior Psychologist of the Year.
For the past four years, I have had the pleasure to serve as your Division 19 Treasurer. I have been an active member of the Executive Committee and have assisted in our division’s growth, responses to the Hoffman Report, implementation of the Regional Symposia Series, and numerous other critical initiatives. Specifically as your Treasurer, I have efficiently managed a yearly budget of $100,000 and assets of over $500,000. I have distributed tens of thousands of dollars in research and travel grants, developed a long-term strategic investment plan that has already yielded thousands of extra dollars to support our initiatives, and ensured our financial sustainability. Our division is financially the strongest it has ever been.
As a Member-at-Large I plan to continue to work tirelessly as a member of your Executive Committee to further realize the vital vision of our Society. I am already actively engaged in many of the division’s initiatives, have established relationships with the executive committee members, and offer a seamless transition from Treasurer to Member-at-Large. I appreciate your support and your vote.
Joseph Lyons, Ph.D.
Hello Division 19, my name is Joseph Lyons and I’m running for the office of Member-at-Large for this election cycle. First let me tell you a little about myself. I’ve been a research psychologist for the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson AFB for 14 years. My research interests have included topics such as leadership, trust in autonomy, stress, and organizational effectiveness/change. Some of my prior research has been published in outlets such as Leadership Quarterly, Human Factors, Military Psychology, Personality and Individual Differences, Behavioral Research Methods, Journal of Research in Personality, and the Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making. From a military perspective, I have experience working with fighter pilots, intelligence analysts, command centers, logistics professionals, and a number of other military personnel. Recently, I also had the privilege of serving as a grants officer in Washington DC for the Air Force Office of Scientific Research where I got to interact with some of the top social science academics in the world. I come from a strong military family and I served in the Air National Guard in Ohio for 8.5 years in the area of logistics. From a research standpoint, I think the military offers the best and most challenging domains for research – but these domains are also the most rewarding. I would like to continue my service to Division 19 as a Member-at-Large. My time as the Editor for Division 19’s publication, The Military Psychologist, and my role as Associate Editor for the journal Military Psychology have allowed me to witness the breadth of topics within Division 19 and the dedication of its members – you are all impressive! I learned early on as an Eagle Scout that the value of service is contingent upon capable people raising their hand in support of a mission larger than themselves. As a Member-at-Large, I would serve to meet the needs of the Executive Committee and the President of Division 19, and I would strive to be an advocate for the Division 19 members. To have the greatest impact as a Member-at-Large I would seek to be engaged with the Division 19 membership and its leadership; be informed of current policies, issues, and organizational data to guide my decision making; and actively participate with appropriate stakeholder groups to anchor Division 19 priorities into action. My experience as the Editor for Division 19’s publication, my prior experiences within the Air Force Research Laboratory and collaborations with other service partners, and my prior experiences within the Air National Guard have provided me with a solid foundation from which to continue my support of Division 19. Please help me take the next step to support Division 19. Thank you!
Hello Division 19, my name is Joseph Lyons and I’m running for the office of Member-at-Large for this election cycle. First let me tell you a little about myself. I’ve been a research psychologist for the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson AFB for 14 years. My research interests have included topics such as leadership, trust in autonomy, stress, and organizational effectiveness/change. Some of my prior research has been published in outlets such as Leadership Quarterly, Human Factors, Military Psychology, Personality and Individual Differences, Behavioral Research Methods, Journal of Research in Personality, and the Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making. From a military perspective, I have experience working with fighter pilots, intelligence analysts, command centers, logistics professionals, and a number of other military personnel. Recently, I also had the privilege of serving as a grants officer in Washington DC for the Air Force Office of Scientific Research where I got to interact with some of the top social science academics in the world. I come from a strong military family and I served in the Air National Guard in Ohio for 8.5 years in the area of logistics. From a research standpoint, I think the military offers the best and most challenging domains for research – but these domains are also the most rewarding. I would like to continue my service to Division 19 as a Member-at-Large. My time as the Editor for Division 19’s publication, The Military Psychologist, and my role as Associate Editor for the journal Military Psychology have allowed me to witness the breadth of topics within Division 19 and the dedication of its members – you are all impressive! I learned early on as an Eagle Scout that the value of service is contingent upon capable people raising their hand in support of a mission larger than themselves. As a Member-at-Large, I would serve to meet the needs of the Executive Committee and the President of Division 19, and I would strive to be an advocate for the Division 19 members. To have the greatest impact as a Member-at-Large I would seek to be engaged with the Division 19 membership and its leadership; be informed of current policies, issues, and organizational data to guide my decision making; and actively participate with appropriate stakeholder groups to anchor Division 19 priorities into action. My experience as the Editor for Division 19’s publication, my prior experiences within the Air Force Research Laboratory and collaborations with other service partners, and my prior experiences within the Air National Guard have provided me with a solid foundation from which to continue my support of Division 19. Please help me take the next step to support Division 19. Thank you!
Representative, Council of Representatives
Richard Ievoli, Ph.D.
I am a veteran of the US Air Force, with which I served in a combat zone. I have worked as Clinical Director for a number of civilian agencies before returning to the Department of Veterans Affairs having completed my internship at a VA Medical Center in the distant past. I have been adjunct faculty at seven colleges and universities. I have for years been very active in leadership at the state level, including President of my state psychological association, Bulletin Editor, Professional Psychology Board Chair, Federal Advocacy Coordinator and chair of various committees, including Public Information and Marketing Committee, Internal Publications Committee, Budget & Finance Committee, Nominations & Elections Committee and Membership Committee. I was also a member of the Executive Committee, Division of School Psychology, and served on the board of the Pennsylvania Psychological Foundation. I am a four-time attendee of the APA State Leadership Conference, in various capacities. In 2015, I was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award by the Pennsylvania Psychological Association. I have been a strong supporter of the mission of Division 19, whose activities I consider critical in keeping prominent the problems and needs of active military and veterans who have, in my view, been neglected in the past. It is gratifying to witness the growth of our division, which has been a courageous and refreshing voice of reason and sobriety in the face of the unfortunate and, in my opinion, flawed Hoffman Report, among other issues. Having been greatly rewarded, and, if I may say, effective in past leadership activities at the state level, I would be honored to be selected by my fellow division members to represent Division 19 to the APA Council of Representatives.
I am a veteran of the US Air Force, with which I served in a combat zone. I have worked as Clinical Director for a number of civilian agencies before returning to the Department of Veterans Affairs having completed my internship at a VA Medical Center in the distant past. I have been adjunct faculty at seven colleges and universities. I have for years been very active in leadership at the state level, including President of my state psychological association, Bulletin Editor, Professional Psychology Board Chair, Federal Advocacy Coordinator and chair of various committees, including Public Information and Marketing Committee, Internal Publications Committee, Budget & Finance Committee, Nominations & Elections Committee and Membership Committee. I was also a member of the Executive Committee, Division of School Psychology, and served on the board of the Pennsylvania Psychological Foundation. I am a four-time attendee of the APA State Leadership Conference, in various capacities. In 2015, I was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award by the Pennsylvania Psychological Association. I have been a strong supporter of the mission of Division 19, whose activities I consider critical in keeping prominent the problems and needs of active military and veterans who have, in my view, been neglected in the past. It is gratifying to witness the growth of our division, which has been a courageous and refreshing voice of reason and sobriety in the face of the unfortunate and, in my opinion, flawed Hoffman Report, among other issues. Having been greatly rewarded, and, if I may say, effective in past leadership activities at the state level, I would be honored to be selected by my fellow division members to represent Division 19 to the APA Council of Representatives.
Carrie Kennedy, Ph.D., ABPP
I would be deeply honored to serve a second term as your Council Representative. Our Division is a diverse team of civilian and active duty researchers, scholars, and clinicians. We are united in applying military psychology principles, benefiting global security and enhancing mission readiness, resilience, and mental health of military personnel and their families. We do this in a practical, reliable and ethical manner, while embracing new areas of practice as challenges and opportunities.
I will continue to be a steadfast advocate for Division 19, fostering a collaborative environment, educating APA about military psychology, and strengthening partnerships. I will continue to attain this through teamwork and comradery with APA’s 53 other divisions, of which I am also a member of Division 18, Psychologists in Public Service and Division 40, Society for Clinical Neuropsychology.
I earned my PhD from Drexel University in 2000. For the past 20 years I have served as a Navy psychologist, gaining experience with substance abuse, blast concussion, mental health of military personnel, combat stress/PTSD, organizational consulting, and operational support. I currently serve as Division Chief, Psychological Health Center of Excellence, Defense Health Agency. I previously served our Division as Member-at-Large, co-chair of the Continuing Education Committee, and member of the editorial board of Military Psychology. I have published 7 books, including Military Psychology: Clinical and Operational Applications, and Wheels Down: Adjusting to Life After Deployment.
I believe that I have the background, experience, and drive to continue to diligently serve Division 19 as your Council Representative.
I would be deeply honored to serve a second term as your Council Representative. Our Division is a diverse team of civilian and active duty researchers, scholars, and clinicians. We are united in applying military psychology principles, benefiting global security and enhancing mission readiness, resilience, and mental health of military personnel and their families. We do this in a practical, reliable and ethical manner, while embracing new areas of practice as challenges and opportunities.
I will continue to be a steadfast advocate for Division 19, fostering a collaborative environment, educating APA about military psychology, and strengthening partnerships. I will continue to attain this through teamwork and comradery with APA’s 53 other divisions, of which I am also a member of Division 18, Psychologists in Public Service and Division 40, Society for Clinical Neuropsychology.
I earned my PhD from Drexel University in 2000. For the past 20 years I have served as a Navy psychologist, gaining experience with substance abuse, blast concussion, mental health of military personnel, combat stress/PTSD, organizational consulting, and operational support. I currently serve as Division Chief, Psychological Health Center of Excellence, Defense Health Agency. I previously served our Division as Member-at-Large, co-chair of the Continuing Education Committee, and member of the editorial board of Military Psychology. I have published 7 books, including Military Psychology: Clinical and Operational Applications, and Wheels Down: Adjusting to Life After Deployment.
I believe that I have the background, experience, and drive to continue to diligently serve Division 19 as your Council Representative.
Neil Shortland, Ph.D.
I am currently the Director of The Center for Terrorism and Security Studies, and Assistant Professor in Criminology and Justice Studies at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. My research focuses on the psychological processes that under-pin decision-making within military operations. Through naturalistic and experimental research methods I study how members of the Armed Forces as well as members of the Emergency Services (Fire, Police and Ambulance) make decisions in uncertain, high-stakes situations (such as complex counter-terrorism operations). I specifically look at those situations in which the decision maker has no analogies or previous experience and deciding requires them to choose between two equally unattractive options. While my current work on this is focused on selection, and training, I think that such decisions also hold incredible importance for pressing issues such as resilience and post-traumatic stress disorder.
While my engagement with Division 19 has been brief in comparison to many of our members, I have worked hard to assist in any and all endeavors that I can. My Ph.D., was awarded a Division 19 travel award, and in January 2019 I began my tenure as Chair of the Early Career Psychologist Committee of Division 19. My goal as ECP chair is to increase sharing, understanding and collaboration between research-focused psychologists and clinical-focused psychologists, and to encourage an open and transparent understanding of the many aspects of military psychology that are integrated encapsulated within our Division 19 membership.
My motivation to serve as Representative Division Representative to APA Council is simple. In 2017 I attended my first ever APA meeting in Washington D.C., and, for the first time, was able to engage and interact with the members of Division 19, to learn about the work that is being done by our members and the positive impact this work is having on the lives of those both in, and associated with, the Armed Forces. To be perfectly honest I felt completely inspired by those around me. At the same time, I also became aware of the pressures we face as a division. Given this, I wish to represent Division 19 on the Council of Representatives to play my part in ensuring that members of our division are able to continue to do the work.
My central goal as the Division Representative to APA Council is communication. Division 19 cannot, and should not, wait for others to communicate about what our members to and the significant positive impact we are having in the field. The leadership of Division 19 should take active steps to control the narrative and ensure we are viewed accurately, especially in light of recent events. Given this, I wish to serve as the Division Representative to APA Council in order to do my part in controlling and correcting the narrative of Division 19 and ensuring all decisions and actions that affect our division and our members are based on a fair and accurate understanding of Division 19 and it’s members.
I am currently the Director of The Center for Terrorism and Security Studies, and Assistant Professor in Criminology and Justice Studies at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. My research focuses on the psychological processes that under-pin decision-making within military operations. Through naturalistic and experimental research methods I study how members of the Armed Forces as well as members of the Emergency Services (Fire, Police and Ambulance) make decisions in uncertain, high-stakes situations (such as complex counter-terrorism operations). I specifically look at those situations in which the decision maker has no analogies or previous experience and deciding requires them to choose between two equally unattractive options. While my current work on this is focused on selection, and training, I think that such decisions also hold incredible importance for pressing issues such as resilience and post-traumatic stress disorder.
While my engagement with Division 19 has been brief in comparison to many of our members, I have worked hard to assist in any and all endeavors that I can. My Ph.D., was awarded a Division 19 travel award, and in January 2019 I began my tenure as Chair of the Early Career Psychologist Committee of Division 19. My goal as ECP chair is to increase sharing, understanding and collaboration between research-focused psychologists and clinical-focused psychologists, and to encourage an open and transparent understanding of the many aspects of military psychology that are integrated encapsulated within our Division 19 membership.
My motivation to serve as Representative Division Representative to APA Council is simple. In 2017 I attended my first ever APA meeting in Washington D.C., and, for the first time, was able to engage and interact with the members of Division 19, to learn about the work that is being done by our members and the positive impact this work is having on the lives of those both in, and associated with, the Armed Forces. To be perfectly honest I felt completely inspired by those around me. At the same time, I also became aware of the pressures we face as a division. Given this, I wish to represent Division 19 on the Council of Representatives to play my part in ensuring that members of our division are able to continue to do the work.
My central goal as the Division Representative to APA Council is communication. Division 19 cannot, and should not, wait for others to communicate about what our members to and the significant positive impact we are having in the field. The leadership of Division 19 should take active steps to control the narrative and ensure we are viewed accurately, especially in light of recent events. Given this, I wish to serve as the Division Representative to APA Council in order to do my part in controlling and correcting the narrative of Division 19 and ensuring all decisions and actions that affect our division and our members are based on a fair and accurate understanding of Division 19 and it’s members.
Only Fellows and Members of the Society shall be eligible for nomination or election as Officers of the Society.
ARTICLE V - NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
- The Officers of the Society shall be elected by the Fellows, Members, and voting Associates of the Society (see Article II, Section 8), voting by mail or electronic ballot according to the preferential voting system employed by the Association.
- A standing Elections Committee shall consist of the President- Elect (Chairperson) and the three Members-at-Large of the EXCOM.
- Prior to the annual Association meeting, in adherence to the Association’s deadlines, the Elections Committee Chairperson (President-elect) shall send a nominations ballot to the Society membership. The ballot shall provide at least two places for each office to be filled. All nominees must submit a personal statement identifying their interest and willingness to serve the Society in the position of their nomination. The nominations ballots, when returned by the membership, shall be forwarded to the Chairperson (President-elect). The Elections Committee shall tally the votes, and, for each office to be filled, shall select at least two nominees willing to serve if elected. The persons thus nominated must be the two willing nominees standing highest in the balloting for the office. If two willing nominees cannot be found on the basis of the nominating ballot, then one nominee may be selected by the Elections Committee on the basis of standing in balloting or other exceptional qualification for office. The persons will be named in alphabetical order to the Secretary without identification as to source of the nominations. The Committee Chairperson shall then transmit the names of the persons nominated for each office to be filled to the Elections Committee of the Association in accordance with the Association's deadlines for inclusion in the election ballot mailed or electronically sent by the Association in accordance with the provisions of the Association's Bylaws.
- Officers shall assume office on the first day of January of the year after their election; they shall hold office until their successors are elected and installed, normal terms of office notwithstanding.
