Article archive / March 1, 2011
Originally published: . Volume 2, No. 7. Source pages: 17.
“Thank you so much for this opportunity to speak regarding my candidacy for President-Elect of LPA.
LPA is a vital organization! While serving the membership on LPA’s Executive Committee as a Director, these words have continued to ring true. I’ve found this experience more invigorating and rewarding than I had ever hoped. I have always viewed LPA and the EC as an extension of the membership. With that in mind, my primary and over-riding goal would be to strengthen representation of the voices of not only the membership at large, but all individual members. I am a staunch believer in a voice for all and would not only welcome, but actively seek out, member input and participation and give such input the highest priority. While I am not naïve enough to believe or even hope that members will agree on every issue, I firmly believe that LPA can be unified and stronger. I am determined in this regard.
It is no secret that our profession is being encroached upon. LPA has made great strides in fending off such threats. With these ongoing concerns, I am also determined to firmly protect our profession and to strongly promote the autonomous functioning of psychologists in Louisiana.
Finally, I believe LPA has untapped potential within psychologists and students who have not yet joined LPA. An additional and literally far- reaching goal would be a pro- active and progressive statewide recruiting campaign. I believe LPA can and must recruit and retain members in order to further strengthen our vital organization.
I am grateful for this opportunity to speak to you all. As president- elect I will remain dedicated to LPA and the profession of psychology in Louisiana.
Warmest regards,
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