WVPA Updates

WVPA APA Citizen Psychologist

Congratulations to Dr. Jessica Luzier, Ph.D. ABPP, the WVPA APA Citizen Psychologist.

We recognize Dr. Luzier’s devotion to promotion of psychological well-being for residents of West Virginia, advocacy to improve access to quality care, and efforts toward public education and outreach.  She has provided service to WVPA and to state and federal advocacy efforts.  Additionally, she organizes and moderates the WV Eating Disorders Network to provide needed support to clinicians throughout the state and supports quality care for patients in the state.  Thank you Dr. Luzier for your ongoing work!

 

 

 

Emerging Leadership Program

The West Virginia Psychological Association is pleased to announce the inaugural cohort of the Emerging Leadership Program (ELP). The primary goal of this program is to create and foster leadership opportunities for early career psychologists in our state. Through a competitive process, four early-career psychologists were selected and have been paired with a mid or later-career psychologist, who will provide leadership mentoring throughout the year.
Please join us in congratulating the 2021 cohort of WVPA Emerging Leaders.
*   Dr. Corey Boothe, Psy.D. is a graduate of Marshall University and is employed at Valley Health System, Inc. Dr. Boothe will have the opportunity to be mentored by Dr. Jenna Wallace and Dr. Chantel Weisenmuller.
*   Dr. Christina Lawrence, Psy.D is a graduate of Marshall University and is employed at Huntington Internal Medicine Group. Dr. Lawrence will be mentored by Dr. Emily Selby-Nelson.
*   Dr. Marlee Layh, Ph.D. is a graduate of East Carolina University and is employed at Cabin Creek Health Systems. Dr. Layh will be mentored by Dr. Jessica Luzier.
*   Dr. Chava Urecki, Psy.D. is a graduate of Xavier University and is employed at the Hershel “Woody” Williams VAMC.

 

WVPA Emerging Leadership Program Overview

  • Scholarship for WVPA Membership
  • Scholarship for WVPA Spring & Fall Training Events
  • Mentorship
    • Minimum of monthly contact with mentor
      • Mentor matched based on preferences and goals
      • Career mentorship
      • Project mentorship
  • Leadership Self-Assessment
  • Leadership Training
    • Orientation to WVPA Leadership
    • Attend Spring and Fall Board meetings with mentor
  • Leadership Presentation
    • Developed by applicant in collaboration with mentor
    • Presented at Fall Conference
  • Leadership Article for Newsletter
  • Legislative Advocacy Training
  • Legislative Advocacy
    • WVPA Legislative Day at the Capitol
    • Meet with state legislators
  • Leadership Project
    • Defined by applicant in collaboration with mentor