The Scientific Program Committee, overseen by APA's Office of Scientific Program within the Division of Education, evaluates abstract submissions for the Annual Meeting and curates the scientific program. Over 2,000 abstracts were submitted by some of the most brilliant minds in mental health. The program is set to include a total of 300 scientific sessions, 3 plenary sessions, and 1,000 posters. The committee is instrumental in recommending and assembling key invited speakers, as well as new offerings, to produce the meeting's high-caliber educational content.
APA President
Vivian Pender, M.D.
Leadership
- Catherine Crone, M.D.
Chairperson - Josepha Cheong, M.D.
Vice-Chairperson - Eric Williams, M.D.
Vice-Chairperson
Members
- Iqbal Ahmed, M.D.
- Lama Bazzi, M.D.
- Frank Clark, M.D.
- Carlyle Chan, M.D.
- Nancy Diazgranados, M.D.
- Jacqueline Maus Feldman, M.D.
- Vikas Gupta, M.D.
- Helen Lavretsky, M.D.
- Lawrence Malak, M.D.
- Jessica Mayer, M.D.
- Adrienne Mishkin, M.D., M.P.H.
- Uchenna Okoye, M.D.
- Art C. Walaszek, M.D.
- Ronald Winchel, M.D.
Consultants
- Jonathan Avery, M.D.
- David Beckert, M.D.
- Robert Boland, M.D.
- Danielle Hairston, M.D.
- Abhisek Chandan Khandai, M.D., M.S.
- John Luo, M.D.
- Michael Myers, M.D.
- Philip R. Muskin, M.D., M.A.
- Edmond Pi, M.D.
- Jacqueline Posada, M.D.
- Steven Starks, M.D.
- Nhi-Ha T. Trinh, M.D., M.P.H.
Corresponding Members
- Margarita Abi Zeid Daou, M.D.
- Xiaoduo Fan, M.D., M.P.H.
- Bernardo Ng, M.D.
- Patrick O'Neill, M.D.
- Rachel Trusty, PGY3
Ex Officio
Sarah Vinson, M.D.
APA Leadership and Administration work year-round to coordinate the Annual Meeting, orchestrating logistics for 300 scientific sessions, 1000 posters, and courses in addition to an exhibit hall, and every other detail, both large and small, to ensure a successful experience for each attendee.
CEO and Medical Director's Office
Saul Levin, M.D., M.P.A.
Chief Executive Officer and Medical Director
Division of Education
Cheretta Clerkley, M.B.A.
Acting Chief and Managing Director
Office of Scientific Programs
- Leon Lewis
Director - Austin DeMarco
Associate Director - Christopher Salazar
Project Manager - Brittany Bullamore
Project Coordinator
Meetings and Conventions
- Paula Schneider
Director - Alida Roberts, CMP
Associate Director, Logistics - Cristina Adames, DES
Registration & Meetings Manager - Vernetta Copeland
Associate Director, Exhibit and Sponsorship Sales - Kate McCullough
Exhibits Specialist - Traci Williams
Associate Director, Meetings and Events
Communications and Marketing
- Ryan Vanderbilt
Marketing and Membership Officer - Ginnie Titterton
Director, Corporate Communication and Public Affairs