Individual Endorsements/Testimonials | Linda Woolf

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Linda M. Woolf for APA President-Elect
Many Voices, One Psychology

Testimonials*

Former APA President Melba Vasquez endorsement: In the various contexts that we have worked together, I have found Dr. Linda Woolf to be one of the most extraordinary, effective, and positive colleagues ever. She has made significant beneficial contributions to psychology and has served in many leadership roles. She is highly knowledgeable and committed to psychological practice, science, education, advocacy and social justice. I strongly endorse her as President of APA!

Sue Franz, Former STP President endorsement: When I heard Woolf’s campaign slogan—Many Voices, One Psychology—I knew she had beautifully and succinctly captured one of her core values: a diversity of experiences, points of view, and ideas make our profession stronger. Everyone is invited to—and has a voice at—the table. We all belong. Well-known for her compassion and sensibility, there is no one better than Linda Woolf to foster these conversations.

Regan Gurung, Former STP President endorsement: I am glad to see Linda Woolf running for APA President. I have seen Linda in action in many arenas, standing up for higher education, for teachers, for students, for psychological science, and for the dignity of the human being, and she is perfect for these times.

David Myers Endorsement: Psych teachers ... one of our own, a great supporter of teaching of psychology... is running for APA president. She has my support.

Kathleen Dockett, Former APA Council Representative Endorsement: Thank you for offering your wisdom, courage and compassion, your impeccable integrity and ethicality to lead APA. You are a proven warrior for peace, justice, and human rights inside and outside of APA. Now is your time. I am honored to support your bid for APA President!.

Jane Halonen, Former Division 2 President Endorsement: Linda Woolf will bring her strong character and dedication to high quality experience in learning psychology to the role. There is no better time to have an APA president who understands the fundamentals of conflict and peace.

Diane Halpern, Former APA President Endorsement: Linda Woolf has the knowledge, skills, and temperament for a terrific APA president. She can navigate disagreements; she uses her ethical compass to bring people together for good.

Eric Landrum, Former STP President Endorsement: I wholeheartedly support Dr. Linda Woolf from Webster University for APA President. She is a role model for us all, having achieved what the rest of us aspire to. Her research contributions are impressive and in areas that matter, and she is an educator’s educator. Linda’s prior leadership posts point to the benefits that APA can expect during her presidential service. I can think of no one better suited to serve as APA President than Dr. Linda Woolf.

Stephanie Afful, STP President Endorsement: It is with great enthusiasm that I endorse Dr. Linda Woolf for APA President. A steadfast advocate for human rights and a leader in psychological education, Linda is uniquely qualified to represent and advance the diverse voices of the APA.

Drew Christopher, President-Elect STP endorsement: Dr. Woolf has long advocated for historically marginalized people. In a world where more and more people are being marginalized, who better than Linda Woolf, a multi-nationally-award-winning teacher, to lead our organization and its advocacy efforts?

Janet Carlsen, Former STP President Endorsement: Dr. Linda Woolf possesses an ideal combination of compassion, fortitude, intelligence, and humility necessary to address the challenges facing APA and those the profession serves. Her character is underscored by a commitment to impactful scholarship, global human rights, peace psychology, and wide-ranging professional service. This is a pivotal time for the election of an APA president with a clear social justice orientation, in command of relevant information, and capable of working within various complexities to deliver change. Professionally and personally, Linda embodies APA's mission to advance and communicate psychological science and knowledge to benefit society and improve lives.

Maureen McCarthy, STP former President Endorsement: Linda Woolf is an outstanding leader committed to advancing psychology as a public good. Dr. Woolf has served in a multitude of roles in APA including as President of Division 2 - Teaching of Psychology, the APA Ethics Code Task Force, and as a representative on the APA Council. Linda is particularly well-positioned to represent the entire breadth of the discipline.

Dana Dunn, Former STP President Endorsement: Linda Woolf is the ideal candidate for APA President at this pivotal moment. Her heart and mind apply psychology to issues of social justice, peace, conflict, and education.

David Johnson, Former Division 2 President Endorsement: Now, more than ever, we need a leader who understands how psychology can play a positive role in a world of political upheaval, growing authoritarianism, and the erosion of human rights. Linda has shown herself through her research, writing, and personal qualities to be that individual. I am pleased to endorse her for APA President.

Endorsements*

Sandra L. Shullman, Ph.D.

APA Former President, 2020

Managing Partner, Columbus Office

Executive Development Group

Melba Vasquez, Ph.D., ABPP

Former President, APA (2011)

Mark J. Muehlbach, PhD

Clayton Sleep Disorders Center

Loretta Neal McGregor, PhD

Past-President, Division 2

Society for the Teaching of Psychology

Associate Dean

College of Education and Behavioral Science

Arkansas State University

Eric Landrum, PhD

Former President, Division 2

Boise State University

Dana Dunn

Former President, STP (Division 2)

Former President Division 22

Diane Halpern, PhD

Former APA President

Stephanie Afful, PhD

President, Division 2

Lindenwood University

Kathleen Dockett

Former APA Council Representative

Former Secretary Division 48

Professor Emerita of Psychology

University of the District of Columbia

Drew Christopher

President-Elect, Division 2

Albion College

David Myers

Hope College

https://davidmyers.org

Susan Nolan,

Former President, Eastern Psychological Association

Former President, STP

Seton Hall University

Madeline J. Bruce, PhD

Assistant Professor: Webster University

Clinical Consultant: UTHealth Houston TRC

Michael R. Hulsizer, PhD

Incoming Vice President for Academic Affairs

Webster University

Maureen McCarthy

Former APA Council Representative

Former STP President

Ball State University

Dave Johnson

Former STP President

Janet F. Carlson, PhD

Associate Director and Research Professor

Buros Center for Testing

University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Jane Halonen

Former STP President

University of West Florida

Regan Gurung

Former President, Division 2

Oregon State University

Gloria Grenwald, PhD

Emerita Professor of Psychology

Webster University

Sue Frantz

Former President, Division 2

https://suefrantz.com

Diane Finley

Past-President

Division 2

Morgan M. Grotewiel, PhD

Associate Professor and Chair, Psychology

Webster University

David Kreiner, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychological Science

President-Elect, Division 2

Allison Shaver

Former Member TOPSS,

APA TOPSS Charles T. Blair-Broeker Excellence in Teaching Award

Clint Johnson

Assistant Professor

Webster University

Brien K. Ashdown, Ph.D.

Maria Vita

Former Chair, TOPSS

Recipient Mary Margaret Moffett Memorial Teaching Excellence Award

* Affiliations are for identification purposes only and do not represent a group endorsement.

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