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    Scientific Program Committee

    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

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