About the
Professional Development of Women Committee

This committee was formed in 2008 and is comprised of male and female APLS members who represent both practice and academic settings.  The committee's goal is to promote the professional development of women, particularly during early to later career transitions.  By identifying and addressing potential obstacles to career advancement, we hope to promote better representation of women at top levels of academic and professional rank (full professors; diplomates)  and greater recognition of women's achievement in APLS and AAFP.   Through conference events, mentoring, and a listserv, the committee is targeting such issues as negotiating professional relationships with men, balancing work and family, and putting oneself forward for career advancement and awards.  Please email the Committee Co-Chairs, Therese Hall (terese.hall@sbcglobal.net) and Jennifer Skeem (skeem@uci.edu) with suggestions or to participate in these initiatives.  We welcome your input.

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The committee operates a listserv, which serves as a forum for discussing all issues related to professional development in psychology and law. Both men and women are welcome to join in on these discussions. Those interested can subscribe to the listserv here: http://listserv.utep.edu/mailman/listinfo/apls-pdw Questions regarding the listserv can be directed to the moderator, Jennifer Eno Louden (jlenolouden@utep.edu).