Leadership

Dedicated to the advancement of geropsychology and creating a vibrant community of researchers, clinicians, educators, and students.

Executive Leadership

President Shane S. Bush, Ph.D., ABPP
President-Elect Kimberly Hiroto, Ph.D.
Past President Rebecca S. Allen, Ph.D., ABPP
Secretary Patricia M. Bamonti, Ph.D., ABPP
Treasurer Erin Woodhead, Ph.D.
Diversity Chair Flora Ma, Ph.D.
Section Representative to Division 12 Amy Fiske, Ph.D.
Archivist Sherry Beaudreau, Ph.D., ABPP

Student Representatives
Kyrsten C. Hill
Laurie Chin, M.A.

President

Shane S. Bush, Ph.D., ABPP
Board certified in Neuropsychology, Geropsychology, Rehabilitation Psychology, & Clinical Psychology
Long Island Neuropsychology, PC
VA New York Harbor Healthcare System
University of Alabama, Dept. of Psychology

Past President

Rebecca S. Allen, Ph.D., ABPP(she/hers)
Professor, University of Alabama
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Secretary

Patricia M. Bamonti, Ph.D., ABPP (she/her)
Staff Psychologist, VA Boston Healthcare System
Instructor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

Treasurer

Erin Woodhead, Ph.D. (she/hers)
Associate Professor, Psychology, San Jose State University

Student Representative

Kyrsten C. Hill (she/her/hers)
5th year Ph.D. Candidate, Clinical Geropsychology, University of Alabama

Research: Relationship between stress and coping processes and the mental health and well-being of older adults.
Joy: Hiking and spending time outdoors, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Student Representative

Laurie Chin, M.A. (she/her/hers)
3rd Year Psy.D. Student, University of Indianapolis

Interests: Geriatric neuropsychology; Cross-cultural experiences and the intersectionality of ageism; Expanding alternatives to continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) through health and aging policy.
Joy: Yoga, hiking, kayaking, cooking, listening to podcasts, attending live music shows, thrift shopping, and spending time with my cat and partner.