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. Nearly 2,000 abstracts were submitted by some of the most brilliant minds in mental health. The program is set to include approximately 400 scientific sessions, four 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
Theresa M. Miskimen Rivera, M.D.
Leadership
- Sofia Matta, M.D.
Chairperson
Members
- Bhagwan Bahroo, M.D.
- Dhruv Gupta, M.D., M.S.
- Sebha Husain-Krautter, M.D., Ph.D.
- John Luo, M.D.
- Michael Myers, M.D.
- Edmond Pi, M.D.
- Nhi-Ha Trinh, M.D., M.P.H.
- Eric Williams, M.D.
- Ron Winchel, M.D.
- Luming Li, M.D.
- Akira Sawa, M.D.
- Venkata Kolli, M.D.
- Vilkas Gupta, M.D., M.P.H.
- Gia Merlo, M.D., M.B.A., M.Ed.
- Jacqueline Hobbs, M.D., Ph.D.
- Catherine Crone, M.D.
- David Beckert, M.D.
Corresponding Members
- Sebastian Acevedo, M.P.H.
- Azziza Bankole, M.D.
- Carlyle Chan, M.D.
- Hector Colon-Rivera, M.D.
- Carlos Fernandez-Robles, M.D.
- Eric Jarmon, D.O., M.S.W.
- Gene Nakajima, M.D.
- Khutija Noor, M.B.B.S.
- Vanita Sahasranaman, M.D.
- Dora-Linda Wang, M.D.
- Farah Zaidi, M.D.
Consultants
- John Bostwick, M.D.
- Kenneth Busch, M.D.
- Josepha Cheong, M.D.
- Shannon Ford, M.D.
- Maria Lapid, M.D.
- Francis Lu, M.D.
- Arnaldo Moreno, M.D.
- Philip Muskin, M.D., M.A.
PsychSign Liaison
Sebastian Acevedo, M.P.H.
APA Leadership and Administration work year-round to coordinate the Annual Meeting, orchestrating logistics for 400+ scientific sessions, 1,000+ 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
Marketa M. Wills, M.D., M.B.A.,
Chief Executive Officer and Medical Director
Division of Education
Vishal Madaan, M.D.,
Chief of Education
Office of Scientific Programs
- Kara Dixon,
Director - Robert Stuckey,
Associate Director - Delicia Hurdle Boakye,
Strategy and Content Program Manager - Brittany Bullamore,
Program Manager - Marvellous Ogunsola,
Coordinator
Meetings and Conventions
- Paula Schneider,
Director - Alida Roberts, C.M.P.,
Associate Director, Logistics - Mariella Ley, C.E.M.,
Deputy Director, Governance and Registration - Kendra Campbell,
Senior Manager - Leslie Legrande,
Association Direction, Exhibits and Sponsorships - Kate McCullough,
Exhibits Specialist
Communications and Marketing
- Ryan Vanderbilt,
Marketing and Membership Officer - Raphael Garcia,
Director, Integrated Marketing - Ginnie Titterton,
Director, Corporate Communication and Public Affairs