Committees
Academic Affairs Committee
The Academic Affairs Committee focuses on all aspects of psychological teaching, training, and research, with particular emphasis on master’s, doctoral, and post-doctoral training programs in Nebraska. The committee promotes the dissemination and application of the psychological research findings of Nebraska-based faculty and graduate students.
David Carver, Ph.D.
Committee Chair
Jennifer Burt, Ph.D.
Allison Grennan, Ph.D.
Melissa Hunter, Ph.D.
Michael Kavan, Ph.D.
Chelsea Klinkebiel, Ph.D.
Kieley Madhavan, Ph.D.
Pamela May-Weeks, Ph.D., ABPP.
Holly Roberts, Ph.D.
Chris Waller, Ph.D.
CE Committee
The Continuing Education Committee is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating educational programs of interest to psychologists and other behavioral health providers. The CE Committee selects topics, presenters, presentation materials and venues for NPA CE events, and ensures that NPA events, procedures and promotional materials are in compliance with APA Approved Provider Status criteria and NE State Regulations.
Melissa Hunter, Ph.D.
Committee Co-Chair
Christian Klepper, Psy.D.
Committee Co-Chair
Katie Carrizales, Ph.D.
Gina Furr, Ph.D.
Sarah King, Ph.D.
Holly Roberts, Ph.D.
Jerry Walker, Ph.D.
Communications & Media Committee
The Communications and Media Committee works closely with all other committees in coordinating, organizing and disseminating communication with Board of Directors, NPA members, nonmember psychologists and other mental/behavioral health providers, as well association communication with other organizations and the public. The Committee is responsible for NPA social media accounts and posts.
This committee works closely with the Board of Directors in distributing and posting any NPA statements, public comments, etc.; and monitors NPA member listserv posts and discussions for potential noncompliance with established Listserv Management Rules and Courtesy Guidelines.
The committee also oversees other projects relating to NPA’s “brand” such as the logo, SWAG, tag lines, promotional pieces, etc.
Katie Carrizales, Ph.D.
Committee Co-Chair
Lisa Logsden, Psy.D.
Committee Co-Chair
Sarah King, Ph.D.
DEI Committee
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (DEI) works to integrate cultural sensitivity and a commitment to diversity throughout the organizational and membership structures of the association, as well as the broader community of psychology in Nebraska. Within the association, the term “diversity” incorporates, but is not limited to, racial, ethnic, culture, national origin, sexual orientation, spirituality, disability, geography, socio-econmic, age, and/or gender differences. The Committee's efforts will be organization focused, promoting diversity within our SPTA as well as member and community focused. The DEI Committee currently meets via Zoom the third Friday of the month.
Gina Furr, Ph.D.
Committee Chair
Thomas Cardwell, Ph.D.
Kyle Greenman, Ph.D.
Catherine Jones-Hazledine, Ph.D.
Sarah King, Ph.D.
Camie Nitzel, Ph.D.
Ambar Zapata
ECP Committee
The Early Career Psychologist Committee works to connect and serve as a liaison for early career psychologists in Nebraska, engaging in social and educational events. The ECP Committee plans events to gather and network, and meets via Zoom during months when no ECP events are planned. An ECP Member Listserv has been created for use by the ECP Committee in communicating with NPA ECP members.
Shaylee Schroeder, Psy.D.
Committee Chair
Ashleigh Clarke, Psy.D.
Rin Culver
Brianna Cupps
Megan Lawhon, Psy.D.
Ambar Zapata
Ethics Committee
The Ethics Committee consists of six members elected for three-year terms by NPA voting members during the annual fall elections.
The Ethics Committee researches and provides ethical guidance to the Board as needed or requested, and provides confidential consultations to current NPA members. NPA members can reach out for consultation through the Executive Director or by contacting any of the Committee members directly. These consultations are typically conducted informally and no official records are kept. Consultations can occur via virtual meetings, email, or by telephone. During these consultations, psychologists are encouraged to utilize discretion and to keep patient (or clinician) information as anonymous as possible. In cases where resolutions cannot be met with a single Committee Member, a request may be made to present the scenario to the entire Committee for additional input.
In addition, the Ethics Committee reviews requests for research distribution to NPA members and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors for approval or disapproval.
Stephanie Bruhn, Ph.D.
Committee Chair
David Cates, Ph.D.
Glenda Cottam, Ph.D., J.D.
Membership Committee
The Membership/Nomination/Election Committee is responsible for conducting elections and voting on Bylaws amendments. The committee oversees membership and develops strategies and campaigns for membership retention; increasing membership; highlighting and developing membership benefits; connecting members; and determining member interests; through a variety of means including events (Meet & Greet events, Listening Sessions, etc.), member communications and surveys.
Devynn Campbell, Ph.D.
Committee Chair
Katie Carrizales, Ph.D.
Krista Fritson, Psy.D.
Sarah King, Ph.D.
Pamela May-Weeks, Ph.D., ABPP.
Caroline Sedlacek, Ph.D.
Hope Thilges
Professional Affairs Committee
The Professional Affairs Committee is responsible for maintaining relationships with other professional organizations and groups working to enhance the profession of psychology, fostering the application of psychological knowledge in order to promote public welfare, and advocating for psychology and psychologists in Nebraska. Activities of this Committee include but are not limited to regular attendance at Board of Psychology meetings, monitoring Board of Mental Health meetings, and act as liaison to the Medicaid Care Advisory Committee. The Professional Affairs Committee currently meets the first Friday of the month via Zoom.
Kate Linder, Ph.D.
Committee Chair
Levita Bui, Ph.D.
David Carver, Ph.D.
Ashleigh Clarke, Psy.D.
Catherine Jones-Hazledine, Ph.D.
Sarah King, Ph.D.
Megan Lawhon, Psy.D.
Lisa Logsden, Psy.D.
Carley Starling, Psy.D.
Edward Stringham, Ph.D.
Anne Talbot, Psy.D.
Mark Weilage, Ph.D.
Ambar Zapata
State Legislative Committee
Ashleigh Clarke, Psy.D.
Committee Chair
Jennifer Burt, Psy.D.
Tomas Cardwell, Ph.D.
David Carver, Ph.D.
Shawn Curtis, Psy.D.
Kyle Greenman, Ph.D.
Arynne Horton, Ph.D.
Sarah King, Ph.D.
Sarah Noone
Ariadne Schemm
Janice Sherman
Carley Starling, Psy.D.
Anne Talbot, Psy.D.
Jerry Walker, Ph.D.
Ambar Zapata
Tessa Barnes
Devynn Campbell, Ph.D
Katie Carrizales, Ph.D.
Holly Collins
Julia Dominguez
Linda Hayes, Ph.D
Cate Jones-Hazeldine Ph.D.
Lisa Logsden, Psy.D.
Holly Roberts, Ph.D.
Caroline Sedlacek, Ph.D.
Kayla Sircy
Joe Swoboda, Ph.D.
Aaron White, Ph.D.
The State Legislative Committee (Legislative Committee) recommends and monitors the implementation of APA and NPA state policy, standards and guidelines for the profession of psychology, state legislation, and maintain relationships with other professional organizations and groups appropriate to its mission. This committee coordinates with contracted lobbyists to propose to the Board and Association ways to enhance the profession of psychology, and fostering the application of psychological knowledge in order to promote public welfare through legislative action. The committee reviews and recommends area of focus for the lobbyist on an annual basis.
