Article archive / February 1, 2013
Originally published: . Volume 4, No. 6. Source pages: 9.
APA has chosen Louisiana’s Dr. Lucinda DeGrange as a fully supported Diversity Delegate, according to an announcement made recently by Dr. Bryan Gros, Louisiana Psychological Association president.
Nominees from 18 state organizations competed for the American Psychological Assocation’s Committee for the Advancement of Professional Practice grant to send top individuals to the APA State Leadership Conference. Only four individuals nationwide were awarded full funding through APA.
As one of the delegates Dr. LeGrange will be involved in diversity matters for her state. According to president Dr. Gros the group is especially excited and proud for this award. “Lucinda will take a lead role in the enhancement and development of programs within LPA related to the recruitment and retention of those from diverse backgrounds, as well as the involvement and leadership development of psychologists from diverse and minority background.”
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