Spring Presidential Column
Jaz Robbins, Psy.D., BCHN

Hello, LACPA Family. We have managed to make it through winter, and the official start of spring is just around the corner.

Strategic Plan
During my term as president, I hope to cultivate an organizational culture that feels welcoming to all mental healthcare professionals located in the greater Los Angeles area. There are so many of us, and it would be gratifying if the overwhelming majority viewed LACPA as a professional home. I recognize that this is no overnight process; yet I hope my actions and leadership will make positive strides toward this goal. Additionally, I will foster intentionality in building leadership conduits. LACPA is a remarkable and distinguished organization with a long history of service to its members and the community. It is an honor to hold any leadership position within the organization, and I look forward to assisting our committee chairs in taking deliberate actions to identify and mentor future leaders.
I am also eager to increase the value of membership for our student members. Over the past few years, students have been joining LACPA in record numbers, which is excellent. I want to ensure that we are doing what we can to keep them engaged and retain their memberships for years to come. With this in mind, I am asking all committee chairs, if they have not already done so, to recruit a student member to join each of their committees. I intend to create an organic mentorship program for students to learn more about their committees’ inner workings and LACPA in general.

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