Individuals

Organizations

• Brien Ashdown
• Daniel Balva
• Irma Barron
• Demara Bennett
• Debbie Best
• Lynette Bikos
• Jill Bloom
• Tanecia Blue
• Judith Bobbe
• Karen Brown
• Laura Brown
• Frances Boulon
• Merry Bullock
• Abby Calisch
• Erinn Cameron
• Stuart Carr
• Armand Cerbone
• Joan Chrisler
• Cara E. Cox Coleman
• Raymond Crossman
• Tanya Davanzo
• Florence Denmark
• Laura Dryjanska
• Trent Elliott
• Lora Erickson
• Melissa Farley
• James Finckenauer
• Jan Fite
• Yvette Flores
• Ray Folen
• Kurt Geisinger
• Larry Gerstein
• Judith Gibbons
• Laura Glamb
• Chaska Gomez
• Greg Gormanous
• Bracken Gott
• Jill Oliveira Gray
• Joyce Yip Green
• Jeffrey Grip

• Ivan Irie
• Lois Kakuni
• Mary Beth Kenkel
• Brigitte Khoury
• Norma Kirwan
• Gerald Koocher
• Alexander Kraft
• Charles Lepkowsky
• Alex Lichton
• Cassandra Ma
• Mercedes McCormick
• Breeda McGrath
• Melissa Morgan
• Joanna Nilsson
• Susan Nolan
• Viviane Pecanha
• Natalie Porter
• Senel Poyrazli
• Jo Qinaʻau
  
• Julie Radicio
  
• Indushree Rajan
• Falu Rami
• Neal Rubin
• Helene Satz
• Danielle Shallcross
• Janet Sigal
• Andrew Simon
• Sadé Soares
• Drake Spaeth
• Jim Spira
• Jeffrey Stern
• Judith Steinman
• Wendy Stock
• Julie Takishima-Lacasa
• Josephine Tan
• Mark Terjesen
• Olli Toukolehto
• Greg Turnbull
• James Tyson
• Joyce Wandell
• LaPearl Winfrey

APA Divisions

• APA Division 32, Society for Humanistic Psychology
• APA Division 35, Society for Women in Psychology (recommended, not endorsed)
• APA Division 38, Society for Health Psychology, Executive Committee
• APA Division 55, Society for Prescribing Psychology

APA Council Caucuses

• Board, APA Children, Adolescents and Family Caucus
• General Applied Psychology / Psychologists (GAPP) Caucus
• Association for Practicing Psychologists (APP) Caucus
• Caucus of State, Provincial and Territorial Representatives (CSPTR)
• Public Interest Caucus
• COUNT – Caucus for the Optimal Utilization of New Talent (COUNT)

Organizations

• National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology Executive Committee

Nancy is a committed, globally focused psychologist who seeks the common good for all people, and especially for girls and women.  Nancy exudes goodwill, peacefulness, leadership, and dedication to the mission of being on the APA Board of Directors and a Member at Large.  It is a privilege to serve with her in Division 52, International Psychology.

Lora Erickson, PhD, Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Denver, Colorado

Dr. Nancy Sidun is a renowned leader in psychology nationally, regionally and internationally. She has made significant contributions to the field through her work on human trafficking and human rights. Her experience in leadership positions in multiple psychological associations, will be an added asset to the APA board of directors, where she will bringing in her international perspective on global psychological issues. Dr. Sidun has succeeded in several leadership positions largely due to her collaborative and respectful style, empathic demeanor, and most importantly her working from the heart in all her engagements. I fully support her candidacy to the APA board of directors.

Brigitte Khoury, PhD, American University, Beirut, Lebanon

I met Dr. Nancy Sidun at my first APA Convention where she humbly introduced herself as Nancy. Little did I know that she was in fact the President Elect for APA’s Division 52. Subsequent interactions with her have consistently shown her willingness to show compassion and a genuine interest in building relationships, supporting others, and encouraging those around her. Her professional qualifications make her extremely competitive for any appointment or position, but her authentic desire to promote, protect, and support others distinguishes her and places her in an exclusive category characterized by a total commitment to advocacy and excellence. For these reasons and more, I wholeheartedly endorse Dr. Sidun for the position as a member of the APA Board of Directors.

Karen B. Brown, PhD, FP Infinity Linc International Founder, Florida

I have the pleasure of supporting my friend and colleague Dr. Nancy Sidun in her candidacy for the APA Board of Directors. Dr. Sidun and I met while she was president of Hawaii Psychological Association in 2015 as I was pursuing working as the Diversity Representative. She was supportive in my pursuit of the position, and we served together the following year. I learned about her embracing of diversity and inclusion during our brief work together. As luck would have it, Dr. Sidun later became my supervisor. I know her as a thoughtful, kind, respectful leader who encourages change from within the institution where she works. In addition, Dr. Sidun supported and encouraged my challenges to the status quo. Her career clearly shows that she promotes and prioritizes diversity. Moreover, Dr. Sidun is a collaborative leader who works to find equitable solutions to issues that we face in psychology. I hope that you will join me in voting for Dr. Nancy Sidun to serve on APA’s Board of Directors.

Tanecia Blue, PhD, Honolulu, Hawaii

With a recently acquired Psy.D., a young Nancy Sidun joined the faculty of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 1990 as Director of Clinical Training. The Chicago School, just 11 years old, had received APA accreditation for its Clinical Psy.D. just a couple of years prior to her arrival. The challenges were immense. Practicum and internship slots were hard to come by, and many of Chicago’s institutions were biased against the Practioner-Scholar model. Nancy prevailed, not only finding solid placements for our students, but winning over many training directors and clinicians along the way. She did it with tremendous hard work, intellectual honesty, and her deep knowledge of the challenges of applied doctoral education. Her subsequent career success is a testament to her excellence.

Jeffrey Grip, PhD, Chicago School President 1985-95.

I am happy to endorse Nancy Marie Sidun’s candidacy for the APA Board of Directors.
If you are an APA member, please vote when our ballots open on September 15th.

Lynette Bikos, PhD, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, Washington

I endorse her also!

Florence Denmark, PhD, Pace University, New York, New York

Nancy Sidun is a thoughtful listener, and dynamic actor. She brings a broad scope of experience and connections throughout APA. She is a collaborative team member who does not hesitate to engage and bring multiple perspectives to the table. She is also a delight to work with and brings spark to any meeting.

Merry Bullock, PhD, Ahimsa International, Boulder Colorado / Estonia

I owe my career to Dr. Sidun who has mentored and supervised me through my post-doctoral residency, encouraged me to broaden my clinical experience in primary care psychology in a rural community health clinic, and now inspired and challenged me to become a military psychologist. Dr. Sidun has the leadership skills and vision, as well as genuine kindness and warmth that allows her to be efficacious in any activity she engages in. I enthusiastically endorse Dr. Sidun‘s candidacy for the APA Board of Directors.

Ivan R. Irie, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist, Japan

Nancy Sidun is uniquely skilled at listening to others and embracing their perspective and experience. Her leadership is characterized by an ability to take action based on this information. The APA will surely benefit in the coming years from Nancy’s talents, having acquired extensive knowledge and insight across a range of leadership positions throughout her career.

Andrew Simon, PhD, Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey

I am writing to give my enthusiastic support to Nancy Sidun in her run for the APA Board of Directors as a Member at Large. I have worked alongside Nancy for several years on the Hawaii Psychological Association’s Legislative Action Committee. Nancy is a hard-working collaborative colleague and great communicator. She has been an unfaltering advocate for diversity, women’s and girls’ rights including leading legislative and social campaigns against human trafficking, an advocate for psychologists’ prescription privileges, a scholar and recent Co-Editor of a special journal issue on Women during COVID-19, a Past President of APA Division 52 (International Psychology), a leader of APA Committees and Task Forces, a Past President of Hawaii’s Psychological Association, an academic administrator (e.g., Department Chair and Training Director), and is currently Chief of the Multi-Disciplinary Behavioral Health Service, Tripler Army Medical Center (Hawaii).

Charles M. Lepkowsky, PhD, Solvang, California

“Although some may see our local psychological community in Hawaii as small in comparison to other areas of the country, we do indeed have some of the most amazing psychologists in our ranks. Dr. Nancy Sidun is certainly one of the best of our best. Dr. Sidun’s career is indeed impressive. There are few who have selflessly given so much as Dr. Sidun; she is a tireless servant to our profession and community, and it is widely known that she has been such a positive influence in multiple areas: academic, training, community, clinical, and professional missions. I have been very grateful to have had Dr. Nancy Sidun’s support in my career over the past 20 years; she has served as a mentor, supervisor, colleague and friend. I know I am just one of thousands of psychologists who share such gratitude in having had an opportunity to work with Dr. Sidun and recognize that she is not only a role-model psychologist and consummate professional, but she also genuinely cares about helping others in all of her efforts. Although I am one who generally declines any opportunity to publically endorse candidacies, I enthusiastically take this opportunity to offer my strongest support for Dr. Nancy Sidun for the position APA’s Board of Directors, Member-at-Large. Mahalo nui loa.”

James Tyson, PsyD, ABPP-CHP
CDR, U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps

I have known and worked with Dr. Sidun for over almost a decade, first as a leader and mentor in my STPA, Hawai’i Psychological Association. It was with her encouragement & mentorship that I first pursued my desire to serve in APA governance, which was intimidating for me as a woman of color and ECP. I have subsequently served in several governance positions – serving on Committee on Rural Health, Committee of State Leaders (including incoming 2021 Chair), and Board of Professional Affairs – and I owe much to Dr. Sidun for her support! I endorse her candidacy without reservation.

Julie Takeshima-Lacasa, PhD, Honolulu, Hawaii

Nancy Sidun has the leadership experience and vision to help APA evolve into a more powerful force for its members and those it serves.

Jim Spira PhD MPH ABPP – Former President, Hawaii Psychological Association; – Former President, American Academy of Clinical Health Psychology; – Former Professor, University if Hawaii School of Medicine; – Former Director, US Department of Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSD, California

I had the honor of meeting Nancy during my tour at Tripler Army Medical Center. What originally struck me about Nancy was her candor and dedication to working with our Nation’s service members. As an active-duty psychologist, I am innately aware that the burden that our service members have is great. Nancy is one of those rare psychologists that makes it easy for someone to feel comfortable sharing this burden with but will also tell you what you need to hear. It is with this same tenacity that I have witnessed Nancy bring to her interactions with countless interdisciplinary providers and trainees. Her mentorship and dedication to organizational goals is not only for the betterment of the organization, but the scores of service members that these providers interface with. She is a true embodiment of selfless service and I have no doubt that her dedication would be unmatched if she was selected for the APA Board of Directors!

Chaska Gomez, PhD, Honolulu, Hawaii

Nancy Sidun, my friend and collaborator, is a candidate for the APA Board of Directors – Member at Large. She is an outstanding leader, scholar, and clinician. She brought the issue of human trafficking to APA’s attention, and has spoken at the UN about trafficking during the pandemic. She is a co-editor of a recent special issue of International Perspectives in Psychology on the topic of women’s lives during COVID. She exhibits the best in leadership, attending to both the task and the interpersonal issues in creating a team. Please cast your vote for her in the APA elections that open September 15.

Judith Gibbons, PhD, St. Louis University, Emerita, Saint Louis, Missouri / Guatemala

Dr. Sidun will bring a most unique & distinctive experiential voice & perspective to the APA BoD. Her knowledge, skills, abilities & talents will translate to qualitative progress in APA.
Her intersectional global experiences include: former president of the International Psychology Division; researcher & practitioner in womens, girls & human rights; campaigner against human trafficking; researcher & co-editor in Covid 19 women’s resiliency; practitioner in military psychology; and more.
As a general applied psychologist, I think APA could not have a stronger, more qualified, seasoned, wise candidate who is warm, empathic & always acts in the best interest of others.

Greg Gormanous, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, Louisiana

Nancy was my clinical supervisor during internship. As a trainee, I appreciated having the right amount of autonomy, direction, and supervision for me to thrive, grow into my own clinical style, and learn in a manner that matched my individual learning style and needs. What I think is even more telling about Nancy’s character is how she responded whenever I had an idea or problem or needed unscheduled time. She stopped whatever she was doing, invited me into her office, and gave me her undivided attention. This might seem minor. But, as the chief of outpatient behavioral health services, time was definitely not a luxury for Nancy. What she was modeling was humanity and that I, nor anyone else, needed a significant rank/title to be deemed important. Further, for my program improvement project, I offered to examine the outpatient clinic activities and how systems may impact patient satisfaction. Nancy was completely transparent regarding her leadership style, challenges within the organization, and willingness to implement changes for improvement. She allowed me to share my findings with the organization and implement changes to increase staff cohesion and feedback. Ultimately, Nancy was empowering me to bring about change; and I saw her do this with all of her staff, offering everyone the opportunity to raise concerns and potential methods for improvement. This is what is needed in every leader— an understanding that an organization is at its best when we consider the input of all its members.

Sadé Soares, PhD, Honolulu, Hawaii

I have worked with Nancy on APA matters for nearly five years. I have always found her to be professional, respectful, knowledgeable, and kind. Her leadership of Division 52 (International Psychology) and CIRP (Committee on International Relations in Psychology) has demonstrated her skills, ability and willingness to do the work that APA needs from our leaders.

Brien Ashdown, PhD, American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Nancy Sidun is a leader of the highest order. I have worked with her over many years, including on CIRP when she was Chair and through the Division 52 flagship journal, where she has been a long-serving member of Editorial Board and recently co-Edited a special issue on Women and COVID-19, including women leaders, and leadership. Her own leadership strengths are too many to name, but they include fairness, open-mindedness, inclusion, fairness, kindness, generosity, clarity of vision, and a great sense of humor, which we all need right now to stay sane and motivated for the future. As a Kiwi newbie on CIRP (Committee for International Relations in Psychology), Nancy made me feel instantly welcome. I believe she will do the same for APA in general, by making everyone feel part of APA, and welcome in APA’s broad house. As an editor of IPP (International Perspectives in Psychology) she has co-edited a special issue that will continue to impact gender equality under UN SDG – 5 for many years to come. I strongly recommend Dr. Nancy Sidun for APA elections, in the highest possible terms.

Stuart Carr, PhD, Massey University, Manawatū Campus, Palmerston North, New Zealand

For close to two decades I had the privilege to work with Nancy Sidun within the APA Div52 International Psychology. She is very committed to making the lives of individuals around the world better. She has expertise in women’s issues and on the topic of human trafficking. She is a great leader and a uniter. She served on many different committees within the APA and, as a result, knows the organization well. I wholeheartedly endorse her candidacy.

Senel Poyrazli, PhD, Penn State Harrisburg, Middleburg, Pennsylvania

Nancy is an experienced, value-centered, compassionate, hard-working, and sharp leader. I worked with Nancy in higher education, and I saw her consistently prioritize excellence and relationships in building the learning environment for students and faculty. I’m confident she’ll bring such leadership to APA at an important time for our professional and discipline.

Raymond Crossman, PhD, Adler University, Chicago Illinois

Nancy did an excellent job leading an APA task force, of which I was a member, that pulled together the research on the trafficking of women and girls. Our final report, written under her direction, made a number of important recommendations for research, practice and policy.

James Finckenauer, PhD, Rutgers University, New Jersey

I have known Nancy via her service on the APA Council over several years and I believe she will make an excellent Board member.

Gerry Koocher, PhD, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

I have had the honor and pleasure of working with a fierce warrior and advocate for social justice, human rights, and the overall betterment of the field of psychology. That warrior is Dr. Nancy Sidun. I wholeheartedly endorse her candidacy for the Board of Directors of APA. I have worked very closely, on a daily basis with Dr. Sidun and can honestly say she has been the best supervisor I have had throughout my career. She has provided mentorship, inspiration and advocacy not only for myself but others in our department at Tripler Army Medical Center. On a larger scale, her manuscripts and teachings have impacted the world over with regard to human rights, social change and bringing light to the many issues of those who are suffering in silence. Within the field of psychology itself she has helped my career in supporting Division 55’s mission of Prescriptive Authority for Psychologists. I very strongly recommend her to the board. Her instincts, dedication and experience will be an invaluable asset to our community and the field of psychology as a whole.

Bracken Gott PsyD, MSCP, Tripler Multi-D Behavioral Health, Honolulu, Hawaii

I have known Nancy personally and professionally since 1999.
I can say unreservedly that there are very few psychologists, whether academic or clinical, in my personal experience who demonstrate Nancy’s blend of expertise of subject matter, dedication to the profession and it’s constituents, and ability to work for and alongside others with an open mind and strong ethical sensibility.
Although the phrasing is overused, I do believe Nancy Sidun is uniquely qualified for the position as an APA Board Member. I have no doubt she would be received and appreciated as such.

J. Gregory Turnbull, PsyD, JD, Honolulu, Hawaii

I have known Nancy for many years and find her to be a team player and an effective leader. On any issue, Nancy draws in all involved, listens closely to what people have to say, engages all in discussion, and then is ready to take action. Her collaborative action-oriented style is evident in the many leadership positions she has held – in academia, practice settings, and psychology organizations. She is a great advocate for women’s issues, with an in-depth knowledge of human trafficking, and for global human rights issues. She is one who not only talks the talk, but also walks the walk – doing the hard work it takes to advance the cause. Nancy’s dedicated, hard-working, consensus-building style will be a great asset to the APA Board of Directors. I strongly endorse her candidacy.

Mary Beth Kenkel, PhD, Professor Emerita, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida

I have had the great pleasure to work closely with Nancy Sidun for several years. We have worked together on the Committee on International Relations in Psychology and Division 52. I have found her to be an inspiring, inclusive and committed leader and team member. I have seen her deep commitment and advocacy for well fare of others through her work on international and human rights causes, including the rights of women and children. As a leader, she brings people together and move groups forward with her kind, open and collaborative leadership style. She would be an incredible member of APA Board of Directors. She has my endorsement and vote.

Johanna Nilsson, PhD, University of Missouri-Kansas, Kansas City, Missouri

It has been a pleasure to work with Nancy over the last several years. As an active duty Service Member, I have witnessed civilian clinicians sometimes struggle with the nuanced demands of the military system and culture. However, Nancy has persevered and not solely as a staff psychologist; but as the chief of the largest behavioral health clinic at this military treatment facility. Her job as chief has been nothing short of demanding; especially, amid staff shortages, funding limitations, and constantly changing policies due to the pandemic. In addition to her clinical duties, Nancy has continued to serve the members of the American Psychological Association as a participant on several committees. As a core faculty member and supervisor for the Clinical Psychology Internship Program, she has also been integral in the training and development of students and early career psychologists. Last but not least, her mentorship has contributed to ensuring the success of her subordinates, peers, friends, and family. She has done all of this in ways that demonstrate her vast experience, care and wisdom. I am confident that Nancy will continue her hard work and serve well on the APA Board of Directors.

Cara E. Cox Coleman, PsyD, Honolulu, Hawaii

If you are hoping to vote for a candidate for the APA Board of Directors who is as astute and fair-minded as she is a balanced, fierce and tireless advocate for the most unfortunate and powerless here at home and abroad, then Nancy Sidun is your candidate. If you are looking for a candidate of proven substance and leadership with broad governance experience in APA and beyond, then Nancy is again your candidate.
I am pleased and honored to say Nancy is my #1 candidate for Board of Directors Member.
From her first year of graduate studies in my History and Systems class in Chicago to her productive years as a leader in APA. Nancy will enhance and inform the work of the Board to advance psychology as a science and profession and to press the Board to meet the demands of the APA’s mission.
Please make Nancy Sidun your #1 choice for Member of the Board of Directors.

Armand R. Cerbone, PhD, ABPP, Boarded in Clinical Psychology, Chicago, Illinois

Nancy has my #1 vote. As you receive your ballots, I urge you to give her yours as well. I have known Nancy Sidun for over 30 years, dating back to our time as faculty at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (SOPP). She was a member of the Executive Committee when I was President of the National Council of Schools and Programs in Professional Psychology in the early 2000s and more recently she lent her expertise in human trafficking as a member of the dissertation committee of one of my students at Wrights’ State’s SOPP. Nancy is a dedicated, creative, and collaborative leader. She works with integrity and builds bridges across identities and systems that divide us. Her experience as a teacher, clinician, and in APA governance will only help move the work of the Board of Directors forward.

LaPearl Logan Winfrey, PhD, Dean and Professor Emerita, Wright State University, School of Professional Psychology, Dayton, Ohio

I do not represent the Army. Below is my personal opinion. Dr. Sidun is a kind, thoughtful person with leadership ability and passion for our field. The board would benefit from her voice.

LTC Trent Elliott, PhD, Deputy Chief, Department of Behavioral Health, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii

Nancy has been a fierce advocate for marginalized people in a wide range of settings in which she has worked, whether it’s been for students being exploited by a for-profit educational system, trafficked women, or survivors of trauma. She brings a wealth of experience in leadership roles to her work, and would be an advocate for social justice on the APA Board of Directors.

Laura S. Brown, PhD, ABPP, Independent Practice of Consultation and Forensic Psychology, Seattle Washington

It is a pleasure and an honor to endorse Dr. Nancy Sidun for the Member-at-Large position on the APA Board of Directors. Serving beside Nancy as a friend and colleague for over 25 years, I can think of no one more uniquely qualified and so widely experienced in leadership skills and international perspective. Dr. Sidun is what we need right now – an antidote and a soothing balm to our spirits, dedicated as she is to making changes to benefit future generations.

Jan Fite, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Seattle, Washington

I have known Nancy for over twenty years and have always been impressed by her style of leadership and tireless efforts to advocate for professional and social justice issues on local, national, and international levels. She is warm, compassionate, and humble, but also steadfast, effective, productive and laser sharp in her focus to promote issues of diversity, inclusion, and human rights. She has held multiple, exemplary leadership positions both as a psychologist in practice as well as a psychologist in service and always has her eye on the greater good for all. Her biography speaks volumes! Please join me in voting for Dr. Nancy Sidun for the APA Board of Directors!

Jill Oliveira Gray, PhD, Behavioral Health Consultant, Internal Medicine Clinic, PCMH, Honolulu, Hawaii

Nancy is a major global leader in psychology advocating tirelessly for women, girls, and other marginalized individuals. For decades, she has led efforts to confront and end human trafficking. Nancy’s diverse experiences, talent, warm, humble, and compassionate demeanor render her to be the ideal APA Board Representative at this point in time!

Lawrence H. Gerstein, PhD, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana

Nancy Sidun is a tireless leader, advocate, clinician, academician, and researcher for human rights, social justice issues and international psychology. She has spent over two decades writing, researching, and presenting extensively on the human rights and social justice issues related to human trafficking and the pervasiveness of this global issue that has detrimental impact to over millions of people around the world. Her activities have included: serving on the Board of Directors, as an Advisory Council Member and consultant for non profit organizations, raising awareness of this issue in the media and through the American Psychological Association as a Co-Chair of the Task Force on Trafficking of Women and Girls which resulted in a human trafficking report, and presenting at the United Nations. She has also received rewards for her extensive and impressive work advocating on the behalf of global human rights issues pertaining to women on an international level. Nancy has also served as past APA Division 52, International Psychology, President and has taken an active role in the internationalization of psychology. In these current times with multiple global and human rights abuses and social justice issues it is pertinent that we seek a candidate that will address these issues beyond the confines of our borders and can view these issues through an interdisciplinary, social justice and human rights lens. I wholeheartedly endorse Nancy Sidun as the right person candidate for this position. Please join me in voting for Nancy for APA Board of Directors Member at Large and look out for your email ballot on September 15.

Falu Rami, PhD, LMFT, Germany

Dr. Nancy Sidun is a highly respected and well-recognized psychologist who brings a strong international and human rights perspective to her work. Earlier this year, she delivered an invited presentation on human trafficking at the 65th UN Commission on the Status of Women. She also has vast leadership experience. While working with her on the Board of the International Council of Psychologists (ICP), I was and continue to be very impressed with her wisdom, integrity, humility, kindness, gentleness, and ability to bring different viewpoints to issues for consensual decision-making. I am very honored and delighted to endorse Dr. Sidun for the Member-at-Large position on the APA Board of Directors and I hope that you will give her your vote.

Josephine Tan, PhD., Lakehead University, Canada

It has been my pleasure to serve on the Committee of International Relations in Psychology and Division 52 with Nancy. She is a strong, fair, justice minded leader, as evident in her work on behalf of girls and women worldwide and her clinical work with Active-Duty Service Members and their dependents. She has demonstrated her leadership skills at APA, multiple work settings, and in her mentorship of early career psychologists. She is a supportive colleague with whom I have had the opportunity to publish with. Please vote for Nancy’s candidacy for the APA Board of Directors.

Yvette Flores, PhD, Berkeley, California

I am honored to endorse Nancy Sidun for the APA Board of Directors-Member at Large. I have been privilged to present with her on human trafficking and climate change as a means to trafficking of vulnerable persons. Her unwavering commitment to the plight of women and girls, vulnerable persons, human rights, and social injustice is in the fabric of her advocacy, presentations, and publications. Her recent presentation this year at the United Nation’s 65th Commission on the Status of Women was on trafficking of women and girls. Nancy has a proven track record of holding leadership positions while maintaining a sense of empathy and kindness. I recommend her highly for the APA Board of Directors.

Irma Barron, PhD., Albizu University, Miami, Florida

I have had the opportunity to work with Nancy through our leadership roles within Division 52 (International Psychology) of APA. I have always found her to be willing to listen and do the hard work on behalf of the organization. Few people can manage to have a strong “big picture” vision for an organization, a leadership style that is effective, and be able to do the hard work to make this happen. Nancy has all 3 and I strongly endorse her candidacy.

Mark D. Terjesen, PhD, St. John’s University, Queens, New York

As a former graduate student at Argosy University/ American School of Professional Psychology I came to know Dr Sidun as the schools director. In her role she had to commandeer the Argosy campuses across the Hawaiian islands, at a time when the institution struggled with leadership changes while at the same time renewing APA accreditation. During that time Dr Sidun demonstrated great stewardship and empathy at every step of the way while keeping a diverse student body informed, providing reassurance. She is a great scholar, business leader and visionary. highly skilled in serving those marginalized and underserved.

Alexander Kraft, PhD, El Paso, Texas

I endorse and voted for Nancy Sidun as the number one candidate on slate 2 of the ballot for Member at Large on APA’s Board of Directors. Nancy’s insight and forward thinking about various psychological issues makes her a valuable choice to become a member of the APA Board of Directors.

Mercedes A. McCormick, PhD, Pace University, Mt. Pleasantville, New York

I wholeheartedly endorse Nancy Sidun for the APA Board of Directors, Member-at-large. Nancy and I have worked closely over the last 17 years collaborating on shared interests of concern in global mental health. Initially, we worked together to raise awareness at numerous conferences locally and internationally about sex trafficking of women and girls. As awareness grew, Nancy went on to lead an APA Task Force on Human Trafficking, which provided extensive and much needed research on human trafficking. Similarly we have worked together on the related topic of global gender violence, and human rights violations. Nancy’s dedication to drawing attention to under-recognized and underserved populations is central to her work and to her personal values. It has been an honor and a privilege to work with such an inspiring leader in this field. Nancy’s openness, genuineness and sensitivity all inform her leadership skills which she has demonstrated in her longstanding work with the International Division 52, most recently as past president, and as past Chair of the Committee on International Relations (CIRP), among other leadership roles. Nancy is the type of leader to provide the much needed advocacy for human rights around the globe to the Board of Directors.

Jill Bloom, PhD, William James College, Boston, Massachusetts

Nancy is an outstanding and committed leader and emissary of the best that our profession has to offer. At this critically important time, we and APA will be most fortunate to have Nancy in this leadership position.

Raymond A. Folen, PhD, Honolulu, Hawaii

I have known Nancy Sidun for about a decade, through our mutual work on eliminating sex trafficking. Most recently, I served with her on an APA taskforce, where she was the Chair.
I was impressed by her open-minded welcome of diverse ideas, her fairness, and her commitment to peace-making.
She is a person who I’d want in the room during any contentious or challenging meeting. I strongly recommend her for APA’s Board of Directors, Member-at-Large.

Melissa Farley, PhD, Prostitution Research & Education, San Francisco, California

As a former student turned colleague of Dr. Nancy Sidun, it is my honor to know and endorse Nancy for APA’s Board of Directors. The last 20 years I have know Nancy to be a compassionate, fierce, enaging, thoughtful and fair advocate who sees inequities and fights for those without a voice. She is kind, consciencious, remarkably sharp, and above all a wonderful clinician and human!

Danielle Shallcross, PsyD, CADC II Salem, Oregon

Dr. Nancy Sidun brings warmth, humor, wisdom, and energy to all that she does. As my clinical supervisor, Dr. Sidun held the kind of space where I could truly flourish, balancing her own insight with collaboration and questions that really got to the heart of the matter. I’ve seen Dr. Sidun direct our large clinic through major systemic changes with true adaptability and grace. Whether she is translating top-down protocols and initiatives, gathering feedback from her team, building community, navigating administrative calls to duty, or manifesting vision into action on the ground, Dr. Sidun is a born leader. More importantly, she is a lovely human, one who I am grateful to have learned from and grown alongside. I have no doubt that as an APA Board member, she will bring her experience and skills to bear in optimal ways for our organization. We will be lucky to have her!

Jo Qinaʻau, MA, E-YT Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student, Honolulu, Hawaii

It is an honor and an absolute pleasure to be able to endorse Dr. Nancy Sidun for the APA’s Board of Directors, Member-at-Large position. Dr. Sidun’s work in the field of psychology and international psychology has been groundbreaking and inspiring, to say the least, and as a student, it is such an incredible experience to learn from such a leading figure within our discipline. I am grateful for the vast array of contributions Dr. Sidun has shared with our profession—whether in the realm of military service, women’s rights and concerns, human trafficking, leadership, rural and telemental health services, international advocacy, and so much more! Dr. Sidun has been such a wonderful asset to psychology, both within the United States and abroad, and she embodies what it means to be an international leader—especially one whom students can look up to. Dr. Nancy Sidun has my unconditional support, and our profession would be fortunate to have her serving in the APA’s Board of Directors, Member-at-Large position.

Daniel Balva, MS, NCC, CRC, Doctoral Candidate, University of Georgia, Georgia

While not a psychologist, and therefore ineligible to vote in the APA, I strongly recommend all participants to consider the candidacy of Dr. Nancy Sidun. I had the privilege of working with Nancy for many years on an interdisciplinary team and consistently found her to be respectful, knowledgeable and collaborative. Her leadership allowed us to achieve our goals, and you can depend on her to help the APA achieve theirs.

Lois Kakuni APRN, MSN, CNS, Honoulu, Hawaii

I am honored to give Dr. Sidun my strongest endorsement. I have encountered many leaders and behavioral health professionals during my 16 years of active duty service in the U.S. Army. Dr. Sidun is not only an exemplary psychologist, but also embodies the virtues of an empathic and visionary leader who has the ability to lead during the most challenging times. She served as the chief of the largest behavioral health service in our hospital and ensured that thousands of Service Members, retirees, and family members had access to the highest quality of behavioral health care. She was a prolific author and served as a role model and a mentor for the students in our psychology, psychiatry, physician assistant, and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner training programs. She enabled the various specialties to work together seamlessly and advocated that our psychologists have the opportunity to also serve as prescribers. Her retirement from the Department of Defense will be felt in the heart and soul of our clinic. However, knowing that she will continue to serve others in the APA and beyond makes this loss bearable. I am honored to have served with her.

Olli Toukolehto, MD, Honolulu, Hawaii

Dr. Nancy Sidun was the first person to encourage me to become more actively involved in APA and she helped me see ways for my students and colleagues to find our place in the organization. When met at a Division 52 Convention Hospitality Suite, Nancy provided us with such a warm and active welcome! Her approach to including diverse perspectives and contributions was a turning point for us with the division and APA at large. Nancy’s experience in the field of psychology, her commitment to building and advancing the profession, and her collaboration skills are vital to the future of the association. She will make a great contribution to the Board.

Breeda McGrath, PhD, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Puerto Rico

I enthusiastically support Nancy Sidun for the position of member-at-large for the APA board of directors! As a clinical psychology doctoral student, I have been honored to have Nancy as a humble and supportive mentor. She has gently and steadfastly guided me as I have explored my professional identity as an academic and clinician. Nancy takes a collaborative approach to mentorship and embodies feminist values regarding power structures. She serves as an approachable source of wisdom and support for students and professional colleagues at all stages of learning. Vote for Nancy Sidun for the APA board of directors!

Erinn C. Cameron, MA, Fielding Graduate University

I have had the pleasure of knowing and working alongside of Dr. Nancy Sidun for the past 10 years. She is my very highly esteemed colleague, and dear friend. Over the years, we have written and edited journal articles, and presented at many conferences through APA and ICP. I have known Nancy to be one of the most dedicated, passionate, knowledgeable, and truly brilliant clinicians and scholars that I have ever had the honor of knowing. Our work together in the realm of human trafficking confirms these aspects of Nancy’s character and skills, and also highlights her singular focus on and dedication to those who have suffered because of egregious human rights violations worldwide. Nancy is a tireless defender and advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves, and every aspect of her professional life and personal character reflect the extraordinary compassion and love she brings to her work. As an administrator and leader, Nancy is also second to none. She has always handled the highest levels of responsibility entailing management, supervision, and multiple aspects of leadership ranging from paperwork to heading up incredibly important, highly sensitive projects with incredible diligence, focused attention to detail, poise, and grace. I cannot think of anyone more qualified for this position. More than this, I believe Nancy would go above and beyond the expectations of this role, to make it her own, and bring unparalleled depths of perspective, ingenuity, and compassion, to the great benefit of all who are fortunate enough to work with her.

Indhushree Rajan, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, CEO, Beverly Hills, California

Having worked with Nancy on the APA Committee for International Relations in Psychology, I know her to be reliable, calm, innovative, and a connector of people – all great qualities for this position! She can be counted on to listen to all sides of issues and also to fight for social justice agendas. I endorse her candidacy for the APA’s Board of Directors, Member-at-Large position!

Melissa L. Morgan, PhD, University of California Santa Barbara, California

I’m excited to learn that Nancy is a candidate for this significant position. I know of and admire her long time commitment to bringing about positive change. That’s a given. What makes her an exceptional candidate is her highly skilled and thoughtful approaches to collaborative leadership. As a practitioner she has a broad and genuine appreciation for the uniqueness of individuals and the many contexts that influence each person’s life. She will bring that to a position on the board and it will translate to effectiveness, forward thinking, and high regard for the contributions of others

Joyce Wandel, Chicago Illinois

For the second slate for the APA Board of Directors, I strongly support and gave my own first vote to Dr. Nancy Sidun. There are several reasons why I have done so. First, she has a wealth of experience in both academic and clinical practice. I think that such breadth is extremely important to successful work on the Board, where I served from 2011-2013. She also has managerial experience and that too is critical, including serious budgetary experience. APA has been driven by a host of managerial and budgetary issues for the past two decades, and many Council and Board members have rarely had such experiences. Nancy has. In addition, she has both a national and international focus. Most candidates have a national focus to be sure, but the international focus is rare, and it is increasingly important in a world that is rapidly shrinking, and where practices in one country may impact those in others. Finally, Nancy is simply a nice and supportive person, the kind of caring person who will work hard to help APA to succeed and thrive in facing the dilemmas it faces. That is clearly what she did as a division president. That she is even willing to consider traveling to Washington, DC from Hawaii more than 12 times a year show a commitment that deserves a vote for her if for no other reason. I wish her well and my hope is that she succeeds!

Kurt F. Geisinger, PhD, Buros Center for Testing, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln Nebraska

I am writing to endorse Nancy Sidun’s candidacy for the APA Board of Directors from a personal perspective, as a close friend for nearly 40 years. Nancy’s friendship and support has been life changing for me in the most profound way: by inspiring me to adopt my lovely daughter from China. Nancy is a trailblazer and has the qualities to inspire others as well. She will provide strong leadership to the APA board, and will bring a good dose of humor to any situation as needed.

Norma Kirwan, PsyD, Fairfield, Connecticut

I am very pleased to strongly endorse Dr. Nancy Sidun for the position of Member-At-Large on the American Psychological Association’s Board. Dr. Sidun has an outstanding record of scholarship.
Her research on sex trafficking was ground-breaking, and she is a leading expert in the field. She was the recipient of the Denmark/Reuder Award for Outstanding International Contributions to the Psychology of Women and Gender. She has presented at national and international conferences on violence against women. In March, 2021, Dr. Sidun presented at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women 65 Forum Virtual Conference on the effects of the pandemic on human trafficking. In April, 2022, based on her research and advocacy for women, she received the prestigious Margaret Floy Washburn Award from the Division of Women’s Issues of the New York State Psychological Association.
Dr. Sidun has contributed extensively to the American Psychological Association, through her service as Past President of Division 52, as Co-Chair of APA’s Task Force on Trafficking of Women and Girls, chaired the APA Committee on Women in Psychology, and established and chaired the APA Division 52 Jean Lau Chin’s Outstanding Leadership Award.
Dr. Sidun has my highest endorsement as a candidate for the position of Member-at-Large on the American Psychological Association Board.

Janet Sigal, PhD, New York, New York

I have worked with Nancy Sidun in a number of contexts, including on the APA’s Committee on International Relations in Psychology (CIRP). I have long been impressed by Nancy’s leadership and advocacy on CIRP and in other contexts, and believe she would be an excellent Member-at-Large on APA’s Board of Directors.

Susan Nolan, PhD, New Jersey

Over the years, I have been impressed with Nancy’s scholarly work and advocacy when it comes to human trafficking. Coming to the United States from Italy back in 2017, I have always looked forward to meeting her in person, given the role that she has played in applying psychological science to improve the quality of life of human trafficking survivors, especially in terms of their mental health. Following our encounter, I was touched by Nancy’s warmth and compassion. She is a person who genuinely listens to others and takes their feedback into account, which makes her so successful when it comes to global psychology. This capacity to listen, among other qualities, positions Nancy as a strong candidate to represent those of us who come from other countries, backgrounds, and subfields of psychology, such as I/O psychology and social psychology.

Laura Dryjanska, PhD, La Mirada, California

I fully support Dr. Nancy Sidun’s candidacy for the Member-At-Large on APA’s Board of Directors. Dr. Sidun is a natural leader and has a long history of commitment to diversity and advocacy. She is intelligent, driven, thoughtful, collaborative, and professional. She is a critical thinker who possesses the ability to draw from her experience and incorporate various viewpoints when making a decision. In summary, Dr. Sidun’s strong clinical, research, interpersonal, and leadership experience would be a great fit and asset to APA’s Board.

Lauren Glamb, PsyD, Honolulu, Hawaii

Dr. Nancy Sidun was a pleasure to work with on the APA Membership Board. Motivated, insightful, and down-to-earth.

Julie Radicio, PsyD, ABPP, Penn State Health, Hersey, Pennsylvania

I am confident that Nancy Sidun will be an excellent addition to APA’s Board of Directors., and I plan to vote for her.

John Chrisler, PhD, Emeritus Connecticut College, Connecticut

It is an honor and pleasure to endorse Nancy Sidun for a Member-at-Large position on the APA Board of Directors. Based on a career of impressive achievements, Nancy will personally and professionally provide exemplary leadership both in substance and style. She will be dedicated to APA’s vision “that enhances knowledge and improves the human condition” while realizing APA’s mission “to benefit society and improve lives.” In this way, Nancy will endeavor to forge a bright future for our association, our field and our profession.

Neal Rubin, PhD, Adler University, Chicago, Illinois

I enthusiastically endorse Nancy Sidun’s candidate for the APA Board of Directors. For the past several years I have worked with her on the Hawaii Psychological Association’s Legislative Action Committee, and this year on our Political Action Committee where she is a tireless and effective advocate for increasing access to mental health care and social justice issues. Her wealth of experience includes co-chairing the APA Task Force Report on Trafficking of Women and Girls. She has published many scholarly articles on the subject. She was also Chair of the APA Committee on International Relations, has been extensively involved in graduate training and was or still is the Chief of Psychology at the Tripler Army Medical Center which is the best training program in Hawaii. She also did a great job as a past President of the Hawaii Psychological Association. She is compassionate, empathic, collaborative, approachable and a joy to work with, ideal for APA’s Board of Directors.

Alex Lichton, PhD, Kailua Hawaii

Dr. Nancy Sidun has been a leader in the field of international psychology advocating for human rights and social justice in diverse parts of the world. It is a pleasure and honor to endorse Dr. Nancy Sidun’s candidacy for the Member-At-Large on APA’s Board of Directors as she continues to support the mission and pillars of international psychology decolonizing psychology and encouraging indigenous practices respecting and celebrating local and reginal knowledge. Dr. Sidun is a kind leader serving as a cultural bridge to advance the field of international psychology in our professional communities. She will be instrumental as a Member-At-Large on APA’s Board of Directors in the process of bringing APA to the world and the world to APA!

Viviane Pecanha, PhD, Chicago, Illinois

I know of Nancy through her outstanding feminist contributions in the area of sexual violence, and most recently, sexual trafficking. Nancy’s advocacy for prescription authority for qualified psychologists is another significant plus. Her history of leadership, at the state and national level makes her the best candidate for this position.

Wendy Stock, PhD

I first met “Dr. Sidun” when I was in graduate school. Since then, we reconnected when I was exploring how to open a safe house for trafficked children. Nancy’s experience as the Co-Chair of the Task Force on the Trafficking of Women and Girls was instrumental in developing the plans to best care for the children we now heal. Nancy is a compassionate and humble leader who advocates for the vulnerable. She will be a great member of the APA Board of Directors.

Cassandra Ma, PsyD, Lombard, Illinois

Nancy Sidun is a thoughtful, informed leader who will bring fresh ideas to the APA Board of Directors if elected as a Member at Large. She is a noted clinician and scholar who has worked to bring attention to many present-day concerns around the world. Please vote for her in the upcoming APA elections.

Deborah Best, PhD, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Nancy Sidun has been a long term friend, collaborator, and colleague. As you can see from the numerous endorsements she is exquisitely well respected both professionally and as a human being. She is both a clinician, scholar, and leader in the field of psychology with many presentations and publications to say nothing about how many trainees she has mentored over the years. She is dedicated to her work both locally, nationally, and internationally and has excellent follow through and seemingly unlimited energy for her professional interests. She would be an outstanding at large member of the APA Board and would certainly work well with others as well as independently on any task she is assigned.

Abby Calisch, Psy.D., LPC, ATR-BC, Santa Fe, New Mexico

I have witnessed Nancy’s commitment to our field firsthand as her colleague within our state psychological association and and when she was leading a professional training program. She is remarkably capable and open to collaboration. Nancy has the skills and values that this position requires. She has my highest recommendation!

Dr. Tanya Davanzo, Kailua, Hawaii

I am happy to endorse Dr. Nancy Sidun for any position of influence and guidance at APA. She is a deeply committed and experienced leader in the provision of human services and a staunch advocate for the under- represented. As an adoptive mother in the international adoption community, as a clinician, teacher, administrator, mentor, researcher and writer, she tirelessly fights for women and girls, and those oppressed and abused by trafficking. Her range of professional experiences is so extensive and broad that hers a unique, highly valuable compassionate perspective on the needs and mission of the international psychology world.

Judith Bobbe LCSW, CADC, Chicago, IL

I am honored to endorse Nancy Sidun for APA BOD. I consider her a candidate with an unparalleled depth. Her leadership, accomplishments, cut across so many areas of the field. She has worked extensively in both the academic and clinical realms. She has been an APA Council Rep, a Divisional President, a member and chair of APA Committees, and APA Task Forces. Nancy has been a tireless advocate to stem international human trafficking through her work as Chair of the APA Committee on Women, as Chair of the Committee on Global Psychology and as Co-Chair of the APA Task Force on Human Trafficking. She understands APA governance and where it needs to head in a transnational world.

Natalie Porter, PhD, Emerita, CSPP/Alliant International University, Alameda, California

I enthusiastically endorse Dr. Nancy Sidun for the Member-At-Large position on the APA Board of Directors She displays intelligence, leadership, great abilities to communicate and collaborate, as well as a fierce advocacy for human rights for all. She is a pleasure to work with and highly respected as an innovator and leader in our field of Psychology. She has my vote and I urge you to vote Nancy Sidun in this upcoming election!

Joyce Yip Green, PhD, LMFT, ATR-BC, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA

I am proud to say that I have worked and played with Nancy for more than two decades, so I feel I know her well. Nancy is a perfect fit for the Board of Directors given her vast experience, the regard in which she is held by her colleagues, her work ethic and commitment, her cross-training (as a member of nearly 20 divisions within APA), and her track record of service to the profession. She has mentored enumerable students and early career psychologists and has long shouldered the leadership burden of advocacy for underrepresented minorities, particularly in the area of human trafficking, where she is a leading voice. She is patient in group discussions, a good listener, a strong and thoughtful colaborator, and she has the wonderful ability to laugh at herself. Most importantly, I have witnessed her change her mind on issues, actual evidence of open-mindedness. If you review her CV, you will likely agree that she has been building up to this for a long time, with an unparalleled track record of selfless service to the psychology community. Her time has come to contribute to APA at the highest level, the Board of Directors.

Jeffrey D. Stern, Ph.D., Honolulu, Hawaii

As an incoming Division 56 Council Representative, I am asking that you consider voting for Dr. Nancy Sidun for APA’s Board of Directors Member-at-Large. Dr. Sidun has dedicated her career to promoting human rights through her advocacy and leadership. She has actively advocated for addressing human trafficking and its numerous traumatic effects, including through co-chairing the APA’s Task Force Report on Trafficking of Women and Girls. Dr. Sidun’s trauma focus has also involved providing training and services for active duty military service members. She has comprehensively promoted increased awareness on multiple fronts through research, education, training, advocacy, public policy, practice, and public awareness, both domestically and internationally.

Dr. Demara B. Bennett, Licensed Psychologist, Florida

I had the distinct honor of working for Dr. Sidun as her faculty assistant when I was a graduate student at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in the mid 1990s. She introduced me for the first time to the field of arts and expressive therapies, something that contributed to my ultimate embrace of creativity in healing and embrace of existential-humanistic approaches to psychotherapy. I knew her as a gentle-spirited patient mentor. I am thrilled to see how she has had such a tremendous impact on the lives of so many since I knew her in those days and I am thrilled to have re-established a friendship with her. APA leadership sorely needs a psychologist of her experience, compassion, wisdom– strongly grounded in passion for global social justice.

Drake Spaeth, PsyD, Past President (2019-2020), APA Division 32, the Society for Humanistic Psychology

Nancy Sidun has been a tireless leader in psychology for decades and her efforts to support people in need have had a global impact. I have known Nancy for more than a decade, since we served at APA Council of Representatives. She was a driving force for many causes on behalf of women, children, human rights and victims of abuse in general, at the national and international level. Her warm and engaging personality is a strength that assures her success in teamwork and leadership roles. She has persisted in her dedication to a variety of APA governance responsibilities and I am certain she will do great work as a member of the APA Board. It is my pleasure to support Dr. Nancy Sidun and invite all colleagues to study her outstanding career and consider giving her your vote.

Frances Boulon, PhD, School Psychologist, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan PR

Dr Nancy Sidun has been a leader and inspiration to all who know her and its my honor to wholeheartedly support her candidacy for the APA Member-at-Large position. She will not hesitate to represent those without a voice, respect people from diverse backgrounds and advocate tirelessly to improve mental health care access for all. In addition, she has been a supporter of prescriptive authority for appropriately trained doctors of psychology for many years. If you want someone who will truly serve the psychology community, vote for Nancy Sidun!

Judith Steinman