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Policy Council
The Policy Council is the legislative body of the Association. It represents the general membership, have the power to formulate the specific program and policies of the Association, review and approve Executive Committee actions, raise money and approve an annual budget and subsequent changes thereof, and delegate authority, not otherwise provided for in the By-Laws, to any person. The Policy Council is made up of the Executive Committee (see below) and the chairs of all standing committees.
The Executive Committee has the authority to take actions on behalf of the Association between meetings of the Policy Council. Such actions may include, but are not limited to, actions regarding legislation, legal action, and other matters requiring urgent or timely response in order to promote or protect the purposes of the Association.
Executive Committee
Standing Committees
By-laws — Chair: Christine Gray, Psy.D.
This committee reviews and redrafts MePA bylaws for membership votes.
Continuing Education — Chair: Christine Gray, Psy.D.
The Continuing Education Committee oversees all Continuing Education initiatives for MePA, including the annual conference and at-home continuing education opportunities.
Disaster Response Network Committee — Chair: Frederick White, Ph.D.
Early Career Psychologists — Chair: Joel Guarna, Ph.D.
Ethics — Chair: Margaret Zellinger, Ph.D.
The Ethics Committee has moved from an adjudicative or investigative committee to one focused more on consultation and education. The Committee presents to local groups of psychologists on ethics and topics relevant to today's practitioner. The Committee also provides consultations with MePA members about ethical issues related to the practice and conduct of psychologists.
Forensic Committee — Chair: Andrew Wisch, Ph.D.
Legislative — Chair: Diane Tennies, Ph.D.
The Legislative Committee is responsible for monitoring issues affecting psychologists at the State House and in state government. The Committee also develops MePA's annual legislative agenda and supervises the work of the MePA lobbyist.
Membership — Chair: vacant
The Membership Committee is responsible for maintaining a vibrant MePA membership, including providing opportunities for prospective and new members to become acquainted with MePA, and it maintains close ties to membership.
Neuropsych Committee — Chair: Kendra Bryant, Ph.D.
Peace and Social Justice — Chair: Doug Kimmel, Ph.D.
The Peace and Social Justice Committee provides guidance to MePA on topics of social concern and has represented MePA in matters such as anti-discrimination initiatives, peace rallies, and reproductive rights for women.
Public Education — Chair: Ron Breazeale, Ph.D.
The Public Education Committee uses the media to educate the public on issues that affect both psychology and the public. Topics that have been covered include the mind/body connection, fostering resilience, and school violence. The Committee also works closely with the Legislative Committee on issues pending at the State House.
Reimbursement Oversight — Chair: Linda Monahon, Ph.D.
This Committee receives feedback from members on problems they are having with third party payers. The Committee discusses avenues for addressing the problems, acts as an intervener with insurance companies, and meets with officials from the Bureau of Insurance to discuss ongoing concerns.
Student Committee — Chair: Rebekah Bickford