Doug Haldeman is your best choice for APA President
You’re on this site because you’re interested in the future of psychology. A vote for Doug Haldeman for APA president is a concrete step you can take on behalf of psychology’s future. Here’s why you should give him your #1 vote:
What is Doug’s vision for psychology?
Doug’s vision is that strong connections between all psychologists and between psychology and the larger world enables us to fulfill our mission of serving the public good. Read more about Doug’s vision and initiatives for psychology »
Why can you trust Doug to follow through on that vision?
Doug has repeatedly demonstrated that he has the character and temperament to be the public face of APA. His record of accomplishment on behalf of psychology with disparate groups is a reflection of his capacities for leadership, and his disciplined persistence in getting the hard work done for APA. Read more about Doug’s background and experience »
Who else is supporting him?
Doug has the support of a large community of colleagues who represent every facet of psychology. We are practitioners and researchers, policy makers and educators. We are early career and Life Members. We are gay and straight, we are of every ethnicity. We are Team Doug and we ask you to join us in electing Doug Haldeman APA President. Read more about Team Doug »
What are Doug’s colleagues saying about his leadership?
“This list of endorsements, in itself, is a reflection of Doug's ability to connect and lead with the diversity of AP membership. I join this on-growing number of psychologists in full support of Doug Haldeman as the next President of the APA.” - Ellen Baker
“It is an honor to endorse Doug for APA President. He possesses all the qualities I want in an APA president -- knowledge of organizations, awareness of the stragetic plan, involvement in Council and a past member of the Board of Directors. In addition, he has familiarity with the sea change coming in health care. Certainly his work in trauma and families is well suited to what is happening with returning vets.” - Sallie Hildebrandt
“Doug is a kind, thoughtful and talented psychologist and human being. He will make an APA Pres. we can all be proud of.” - Albert B. Paige, Ph.D.
“I am happy to endorse Doug Haldeman for APA president. He brings the right qualities of leadership, integrity, and values to steer the organization and inspire members.” - Karen W. Sakvitne (Kay)
“Doug will be a creative, enthusiastic, dedicated and hard-working president of our association. He will provide leadership inside and outside the field, and represent us very well to the world. And he's a lot of fun!” - Jean Carter
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What can you do to be a part of Team Doug?
- Read about Doug’s positions and what’s going on with the campaign on the Campaign news page.
- Join our Facebook group and follow Doug’s Twitter feed.
- Check the How you can help page for a comprehensive list of all the other big and small ways our community is working together to elect this amazing man president of APA.
- Join in. Get involved. We’re glad you’re here!



