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About SBCPA
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The Santa Barbara County Psychological Association (SBCPA) includes approximately 150 licensed psychologists, registered psychological assistants, and student members within Santa Barbara County.
Our Santa Barbara County Psychological Association is administered by a volunteer Board of Directors and a group of committee chairs. The officers are elected by the general membership annually and are installed in office at an annual dinner meeting of the membership. The board meets on a monthly basis, and attendance is open to all SBCPA members.
Founded as a informal group in 1947, some Santa Barbara psychologists began to work within the community addressing local mental health problems and the broader spectrum of professional interests. In 1977 SBCPA became a chapter of the California Psychological Association (CPA), a state association of the American Psychological Association (APA). The APA is the national psychological association with over 159,000 psychologists, and SBCPA members follow the ethical standards and guidelines for professional practice set forth by APA.
Position | Name |
President | Dr. Megan Donahue |
President Elect | Dr. Katherine Olson |
Past-President | Dr. Winifred Lender |
Secretary | Dr. Avery Voos |
Treasurer | Dr. Eric Nelson |
Local Advocacy Network Chair |
Dr. Juliet Rohde-Brown |
Student Representative | Oriana McGee, M.S. |
Membership Committee Chair | Dr. Anahita Holden |
Website Committee Chair | Dr. James Fortman |
Social Committee Chair | |
Community and Media Relations Committee Chair | Dr. Jordan Witt |
Ethics Committee Chair |
Dr. Kimberley Taylor |
Salon/Continuing Education Committee Chair | |
Disaster Committee Chair | Dr. Karen Lehman |
This contact information is provided for people seeking information about the Association. It should not be used for psychological advice or in the event of an emergency.