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Welcome to the APA Nomination Portal
Serving on an APA board or committee gives you an opportunity to be directly involved in shaping the future of psychology. You will have a voice in changes that affect psychological science, practice, research, education and knowledge.
APA policies are set by the Council of Representatives. But boards and committees can propose policies for council to approve.
APA looks to board and committee members to represent an area of expertise or to represent specific constituencies, such as people of color, practitioners, academicians, researchers, etc. Ad hoc groups (task forces, working groups, panels, etc.) are appointed for a specific purpose and a limited time.
Learn how to get appointed or elected to a committee and participate in the creation of APA policy.
Have a voice
Advocate for issues that will shape the future of psychology
Give back
Use your knowledge and experience to help advance psychology in ways that improve lives.
Make a difference
Influence how psychology affects change in society by being an APA leader.
Board and Committee Call for Nominations
The 2024 board and committee call for nominations is now closed. Please check back on December 1, 2024 to participate in the next nomination cycle.
Nominations will be sought for the following boards and committees whose members are elected by the Council of Representatives:
- Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest
- Board of Convention Affairs
- Board of Educational Affairs
- Board of Professional Affairs
- Board of Scientific Affairs
- Commission for the Recognition of Specialties and Subspecialties in Professional Psychology
- Committee for Global Psychology
- Committee for the Advancement of General Applied Psychology
- Committee on Rural Health
- Ethics Committee
- Finance Committee
- Membership Board
- Policy and Planning Board
- Publications and Communications Board
Nominations will be sought for the following committees whose members are appointed by the Board of Directors:
- Committee for Postdoctoral Education and Training Programs in Psychopharmacology for Prescriptive Authority
- Committee on Aging
- Committee on Animal Research and Ethics
- Committee on Associate and Baccalaureate Education
- Committee on Children, Youth, and Families
- Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology
- Committee on Division/APA Relations
- Committee on Early Career Psychologists
- Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs
- Committee on Health Equity
- Committee on Human Research
- Committee on Professional Practice and Standards
- Committee on Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity
- Committee on Socioeconomic Status
- Committee on Women in Psychology
- Continuing Education Committee
- Fellows Committee
If you have any questions, please contact the Election Office at elections@apa.org.
2024 Board of Directors Call for Nominations
Board of Directors - Member-at-Large
The call for nominations has closed. If you have any questions, please contact Abby Green at agreen@apa.org.
Seeking Experts to Serve on APA Panels and Ad Hoc Groups
Join APA’s Climate Change Community of Scholars and Practitioners
This Community is comprised of scholars and practitioners dedicated to addressing the impact of climate change on society. Openings are currently available and applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Community members support APA’s efforts by:
- promoting the importance of psychological science in addressing climate change
- helping build connections between APA and influential organizations/individuals working on climate change
- providing advice, guidance, and expertise to APA staff on matters of climate science and policy
- responding to correspondence from APA staff and interacting with other Advisory Group members in electronic discussions
- attending on-line meetings scheduled by APA staff, which may occur twice a year
How to Apply: The nomination must be completed online and include the following:
- CV
- A brief letter of intent, not to exceed two pages, that includes:
- Willingness to partake in community engagements
- Description of the nominee’s qualifications, specifically highlighting how the nominee might contribute to the efforts mentioned above
For additional information about the application process, please contact Mark Chan at oap@apa.org
A New Way to Support Psychology
APA Services, Inc. is a companion professional organization to the American Psychological Association serving all members and advocating for psychology.
APA represents the largest and most visible national presence advocating for psychology at the federal level. APA advocacy efforts are guided by the Advocacy Coordinating Committee, which evaluates and prioritizes advocacy goals for the discipline of psychology and the professions of psychologists in scientific, educational, public interest, health service practice and applied practice settings.
2024 Advocacy Coordinating Committee Call for Nominations
Nominations will be accepted June 3, 2024 - September 3, 2024.
The Advocacy Coordinating Committee (ACC) consists of no less than 12 members serving 3-year terms. Four new ACC member appointments will begin on January 1, 2025 and end December 31, 2027. Nominations may originate from individuals (including self-nominations), APA boards and committees, APA divisions, and state, provincial and territorial psychological associations (SPTAs).
Nominees must be members, graduate student affiliates of APA, or non-psychologists with relevant state advocacy or leadership experience. Each nomination must include the information listed below.
- Curriculum vitae
- Brief statement of interest (max 200 words)
- Completed diversity matrix (questions located on the electronic nomination form)
All nominations must be submitted online by Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Further information regarding Advocacy Coordinating Committee may be found at https://www.apaservices.org/advocacy/governance. Questions may be directed to Andrew Ferreira, Director of Governance and Operations, at aferreira@apa.org.
Serving on an APA board or committee gives you an opportunity to be directly involved in shaping the future of psychology. You will have a voice in changes that affect psychological science, practice, research, education and knowledge.
APA policies are set by the Council of Representatives. But boards and committees can propose policies for council to approve.
APA looks to board and committee members to represent an area of expertise or to represent specific constituencies, such as people of color, practitioners, academicians, researchers, etc. Ad hoc groups (task forces, working groups, panels, etc.) are appointed for a specific purpose and a limited time.
Learn how to get appointed or elected to a committee and participate in the creation of APA policy.
Have a voice
Advocate for issues that will shape the future of psychology
Give back
Use your knowledge and experience to help advance psychology in ways that improve lives.
Make a difference
Influence how psychology affects change in society by being an APA leader.
