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Outstanding Advocacy AwardThis award honors a psychologist whose advocacy efforts have impacted psychology and psychologists. 2022 Outstanding Advocacy Award Winner Dr. Patterson has also demonstrated exceptional advocacy efforts in attempts to improve the field of psychology for providers and the public. Nationally as President Elect of the Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity and Public Policy Committee Member, and locally as NPA's Legislative Committee Chair for the Southern Region and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee member of NPA, they have demonstrated their commitment to seeing a more equitable and inclusive world while promoting the importance of healing mental health spaces. 2021 Outstanding Advocacy Award Winner
In addition to formal testimony, Dr. Lefforge has spearheaded other advocacy actions. Most recently, she drafted the letter to raise concerns that are limiting psychologists from non-APA accredited programs enrollment in PSYPACT. In addition, she has authored several letters used in court proceedings to protect patient confidentiality, distinguish patient process notes from progress notes, and oppose third party observation of psychological testing. Dr. Lefforge has contributed to many of NPA’s official statements, particularly those that bring attention to social inequities (e.g., statement on migrant children and families, statement following Capitol riots). She has frequently advocated in other settings for underserved communities, such as at Medicaid hearings and Board of Psychological Examiners’ workshops. She has also engaged in federal advocacy by participated in Capitol Hill visits three times to advocate for victims of sexual assault, psychologists’ inclusion in the physician definition, and expansion of telehealth. Lastly, Dr. Lefforge also been teaching trainees about advocacy. She has also taught Diversity Issues in Professional Psychology for almost ten years. Dr. Lefforge encourages students to engage in not just awareness, but social action. Advocacy is integrated into all the work she does as a psychologist. 2020 Outstanding Advocacy Award Winner
2019 Michelle Paul, Ph.D., William O'Donohue, Ph.D. and Anthony Papa, Ph.D. |