Board of Trustees
TPA’s Board of Trustees provides strategic direction and leadership to advance the association’s mission. These dedicated volunteers represent the diverse voices of psychology across Texas and guide TPA’s efforts in advocacy, education, and professional support. Applications to join the Board open every summer—stay tuned for details on how to get involved and help shape the future of psychology in Texas.
Executive Committee
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William July, Ph.D.
President |
Kari Leavell, Ph.D.
President-Elect |
Joycelyn Williams Thomas, Ph.D., MSCP
President-Elect Designate |
Mary Beth Kiser, CAE
Executive Director
Secretary (Ex-Officio) |
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Trustees
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Elaheh "Ela" Ashtari, PsyD
Diversity Rep
Term Expires: Dec. 2026 |
Ryan Cooper, Ph.D., JD
Term Expires: Dec. 2025 |
John Delatorre, PsyD
Term Expires: Dec. 2025 |
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Lance Garrison, Ph.D.
Term Expires: Dec. 2027 |
John P Godfrey, Ph.D.
Term Expires: Dec. 2026 |
Kim Gushanas, Ph.D.
Term Expires: Dec. 2027 |
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Ashlee Martinez, Ph.D.
Term Expires: Dec. 2026 |
Jeanette Mayse, Ph.D., ABPP
Term Expires: Dec. 2025 |
Megan Mooney, Ph.D.
APA Council Rep
Term Expires: Dec. 2027 |
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Dean Paret, Ph.D.
Parliamentarian
Term Expires: Dec. 2026 |
Venette Westhoven, Ph.D.
Term Expires: Dec. 2027 |
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Ex-Officios
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Courtney Banks, Ph.D., LP, LSSP
TPF President |
Charlotte Parrott, Ph.D.
PAC Chair and FAC |
Cheryl Hall, Ph.D., MSCP
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Mary Beth Morgan
Student Senate President |
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