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ARIZONA PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
CHANDLER, AZ · EIN 860361245 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · azpa.org
revenue
$237K
expenses
$157K
net assets
$224K
employees
0
volunteers
55
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE A FORUM FOR THOSE IN THE PSYCHOLOGICAL FIELD OF MEDICINE TO COMMUNICATE ALL PHASES OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL ISSUES THROUGH DISCUSSION AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona Psychological Association is a professional organization for psychologists and psychology students in Arizona. It provides continuing education, networking opportunities, and advocates for the profession through legislative efforts and public education. The association also offers support for specific groups within the psychology field, such as early career psychologists and those working in rural areas.

named programs · 19 · from sources

what they call their work

Continuing Education Committee
Develops professional workshops, secures speakers, reviews applications for co-sponsored programs, and articles/quizzes for continuing education credit.
Convention Committee
Selects program speakers, organizes convention format, schedules activities, and solicits sponsors and exhibitors for the annual convention.
Disaster Response Committee (DRN)
Offers volunteer assistance to victims, first responders, community members, and others in need, focusing on disaster response and community support.
Diversity Committee
Broadens cultural awareness and sensitivity among Arizona mental health providers through education, advocacy, consultation, mentorship, and training, promoting social justice.
Early Career Psychologists Committee
Supports early career psychologists (ECPs) in Arizona by providing access to speakers, networking opportunities, and programs to meet their unique needs.
Ethics Committee
Responds to inquiries from AzPA members in an educational, supportive, and consultative manner regarding ethical issues.
Finance Committee
Monitors the association's finances, reviews reports, forecasts revenue and expenses, prepares annual operating budget, and makes recommendations to the Governing Council.
Interprofessional Relations Committee
Maintains contact with committees of state organizations for psychiatrists, social workers, and other related disciplines to coordinate and facilitate interdisciplinary contacts.
LGBTQ Committee
Keeps abreast of legal, ethical, cultural, and clinical information relevant to civil rights and LGBTQ+ issues, offering education and promoting public awareness.
Leadership Development Committee
Develops strategies for identifying and supporting leaders, solicits candidates for office, presents election ballots, and manages annual awards for AzPA.
Legislative Committee
Monitors legislative action affecting psychologists, reviews legislation, interacts with legislators, appears before committee hearings, and intercedes with other professional organizations.
Membership Committee
Identifies qualified individuals for membership, develops strategies for recruitment and retention, and fosters community among members.
Military, Veterans Affairs, and First Responder (MVAFR) Committee
Develops and maintains a network of professionals to provide services and improve the well-being of military members, veterans, National Guard, and their families.
Political Action Committee
Provides an opportunity for members to contribute to the support of candidates for Arizona statewide and local public offices who align with the principles of psychology.
Prescriptive Authority Committee
Works to gain prescriptive authority for appropriately trained, licensed psychologists in Arizona through education, community outreach, and legislative efforts.
Public Education Committee (Includes Communications & Information Committee)
Increases the visibility of psychology in the community, provides accurate information to the public, disseminates information to the AzPA community, and establishes contacts with news media.
Rural Psychology Committee
Provides a listserv and opportunities for those practicing in rural areas to enhance communication, networking, problem-solving, and referrals, and explores ways to develop psychological services.
Social Media Committee
Uses platforms like Facebook and Twitter to inform members of the latest AzPA news, updates, and events.
Student Affairs Committee
Promotes student involvement in AzPA by providing communication, education, and networking for psychology students, and fosters understanding between university departments and AzPA.
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Legislative & Systems Education Initiatives 6 activities
    • Advocacy at the Arizona Legislature
      Sponsors an annual Politics and Psychology Day at the Arizona Legislature to educate attendees about the legislative process, advocacy, and current legislation, and engages in legislative advocacy by monitoring legislation and interacting with legislators to explain the role of psychology.
    • Advocacy at the Arizona Legislature
      Sponsors an annual Politics and Psychology Day at the Arizona Legislature to educate attendees about the legislative process, advocacy, and current legislation, and engages in legislative advocacy by monitoring legislation and interacting with legislators to explain the role of psychology.
    • Advocacy at the Arizona Legislature
      Sponsors an annual Politics and Psychology Day at the Arizona Legislature to educate attendees about the legislative process, advocacy, and current legislation, and engages in legislative advocacy by monitoring legislation and interacting with legislators to explain the role of psychology.
    • Legislative Advocacy and Education
      Sponsors an annual Politics and Psychology Day at the Arizona Legislature to educate attendees about the legislative process, advocacy, and current legislation, while also engaging in ongoing legislative advocacy by monitoring bills and interacting with legislators to explain the role of psychology.
    • Legislative advocacy and public education on psychology
      Sponsors an annual Politics and Psychology Day at the Arizona Legislature to educate attendees about the legislative process, advocacy, and current legislation. Engages in ongoing legislative advocacy by monitoring legislation and interacting with legislators to explain the role of psychology.
    • Legislative advocacy and public education on psychology
      Sponsors an annual Politics and Psychology Day at the Arizona Legislature to educate attendees about the legislative process, advocacy, and current legislation. Engages in ongoing legislative advocacy by monitoring bills and interacting with legislators to explain the role of psychology.
  • Continuing Education Credit Approval 6 activities
    • Continuing Education Programs
      Offers continuing education credits to participants who attend workshops and complete required evaluation forms, supporting professional licensure and development.
    • Continuing Education for Mental Health Professionals
      Provides continuing education credits to participants who attend workshops and complete evaluation forms.
    • Continuing Education for Mental Health Professionals
      Provides continuing education credits to participants who attend workshops and complete evaluation forms.
    • Continuing Education for Psychologists
      Provides continuing education credits to participants who attend workshops and complete evaluation forms.
    • Continuing education and professional development
      Offers continuing education credits to participants who attend workshops and complete required evaluation forms, supporting ongoing professional development for psychologists.
    • Continuing education programs
      Provides continuing education credits to participants who attend workshops and complete evaluation forms, supporting professional licensure and development.
  • Professional Provider Directory Services 6 activities
    • Directory of licensed psychologists
      Maintains a directory of Arizona-licensed psychologists who are members of the association, supporting public access and professional connectivity.
    • Directory of licensed psychologists
      Maintains a directory of psychologists licensed in Arizona who are members of the association, supporting public access and professional visibility.
    • Member Directory and Referral Resource
      Maintains a directory of Arizona-licensed psychologists who are members of the association, serving as a public and professional resource for locating qualified providers.
    • Psychologist Directory
      Maintains a directory of psychologists licensed in Arizona who are members of the association.
    • Psychologist Directory
      Maintains a directory of psychologists licensed in Arizona who are members of the association.
    • Psychologist Directory
      Maintains a directory of psychologists licensed in Arizona who are members of the association.
  • Disaster Response and Relief Logistics 6 activities
    • Disaster Response Services
      Operates a Disaster Response Committee that deploys volunteer assistance to victims and community members in need during crises, providing psychological support and outreach.
    • Disaster Response Volunteer Assistance
      Operates a Disaster Response Committee that provides volunteer assistance to victims and community members in need.
    • Disaster Response Volunteer Assistance
      Operates a Disaster Response Committee that provides volunteer assistance to victims and community members in need.
    • Disaster Response Volunteer Assistance
      Operates a Disaster Response Committee that provides volunteer assistance to victims and community members in need.
    • Disaster response services
      Operates a Disaster Response Committee that provides volunteer assistance to victims and community members in need during crises.
    • Disaster response services
      Operates a Disaster Response Committee that deploys volunteer assistance to victims and community members in need during crises.
  • Therapeutic Recreation & Holiday Support for Pediatric Cancer Families 6 activities
    • Professional Networking and Collaboration Meetings
      Facilitates quarterly meetings for mental health professionals working with children, teens, and families, as well as for licensed psychologists, to support professional discussion, networking, continuing education, and expert presentations.
    • Professional Networking and Collaboration for Mental Health Professionals
      Facilitates quarterly meetings for mental health professionals working with children, teens, and families to connect and collaborate, and organizes quarterly meetings for licensed psychologists featuring professional discussion, networking, and a speaker.
    • Professional Networking and Collaboration for Mental Health Professionals
      Facilitates quarterly meetings for mental health professionals working with children, teens, and families to connect and collaborate, and organizes quarterly meetings for licensed psychologists featuring professional discussion, networking, and a speaker.
    • Professional Networking and Collaboration for Mental Health Professionals
      Facilitates quarterly meetings for mental health professionals working with children, teens, and families to connect and collaborate, and organizes quarterly meetings for licensed psychologists featuring professional discussion, networking, and a speaker.
    • Professional networking and collaboration forums
      Facilitates quarterly meetings for mental health professionals working with children, teens, and families, as well as for licensed psychologists, to support professional discussion, networking, and continuing education through guest speakers.
    • Professional networking and collaboration forums
      Facilitates quarterly meetings for mental health professionals working with children, teens, and families to connect and collaborate. Organizes quarterly meetings for licensed psychologists featuring professional discussion, networking, and guest speakers.
  • Professional Psychology and Sports Event Promotion 6 activities
    • Public Awareness of Psychology
      Increases public awareness of psychology through community engagement and dissemination of accurate information.
    • Public Awareness of Psychology
      Increases public awareness of psychology through community engagement and dissemination of accurate information.
    • Public Awareness of Psychology
      Increases public awareness of psychology through community engagement and dissemination of accurate information about the field.
    • Public Awareness of Psychology
      Increases public awareness of psychology through community engagement and dissemination of accurate information.
    • Public awareness and community engagement in psychology
      Increases public awareness of psychology through community engagement and dissemination of accurate information to improve understanding of the field.
    • Public awareness campaigns about psychology
      Increases public awareness of psychology through community engagement and dissemination of accurate information to the general public.
  • Early Career Professional Support 6 activities
    • Support for Early Career Psychologists
      Provides networking opportunities and relevant educational programs tailored to early career psychologists in Arizona to support professional development and integration into the field.
    • Support for Early Career Psychologists
      Supports early career psychologists in Arizona through networking opportunities and relevant educational programs.
    • Support for Early Career Psychologists
      Supports early career psychologists in Arizona through networking opportunities and relevant educational programs.
    • Support for Early Career Psychologists
      Supports early career psychologists in Arizona through networking opportunities and relevant educational programs.
    • Support for early career psychologists
      Provides networking opportunities and relevant educational programs specifically designed to support early career psychologists in Arizona.
    • Support for early career psychologists
      Supports early career psychologists in Arizona through networking opportunities and relevant educational programs designed to foster professional development.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Diversity and Cultural Competence Training
      Runs a Diversity Committee that focuses on cultural awareness and sensitivity among mental health providers through education and advocacy.
    • Diversity and Cultural Competence Training
      Runs a Diversity Committee that focuses on cultural awareness and sensitivity among mental health providers through education and advocacy.
    • Diversity and Cultural Competence Training
      Runs a Diversity Committee that focuses on cultural awareness and sensitivity among mental health providers through education and advocacy.
    • Diversity and Cultural Competency Initiatives
      Runs a Diversity Committee focused on promoting cultural awareness and sensitivity among mental health providers through education, advocacy, and professional development initiatives.
    • Diversity and cultural competence initiatives
      Runs a Diversity Committee that focuses on cultural awareness and sensitivity among mental health providers through education and advocacy efforts.
    • Diversity and cultural competence initiatives
      Runs a Diversity Committee focused on promoting cultural awareness and sensitivity among mental health providers through education and advocacy efforts.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$237K
Contributions & grants$8K4%
Program service revenue$223K94%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$157K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$300
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$224K
Cash$224K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$224K
Liquid reserves17.1 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +12.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 18
  • AMANDA ACEVEDO — GRADUATE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
  • ANDY BERNSTEIN PHD — SOUTHERN AZ REPRESENTATIVE
  • ARIE ZAKARYAN — MEMBERSHIP REPRESENTATIVE
  • DAVID SBARRA PHD — ACADEMIC REPRESENTATIVE
  • EVELYN BURRELL PSYD — PRESIDENT-ELECT
  • GARRET BLANKENSHIP — LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE UNTIL 10/21
  • LAURA WINGERS PSYD — SECRETARY
  • LESLEY MANSON PSYD — EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE
  • MARISA MENCHOLA PHD ABPP-CN — PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE REPRESENTATIVE
  • MARY ZEMANSKY — NORTHERN AZ REPRESENTATIVE
  • MICHELLE MELTON — COMMUNICATIONS REPRESENTATIVE
  • NEIL STAFFORD PSYD — PRESIDENT
  • REBBECA LAHANN PSYD — PAST PRESIDENT
  • RICK DAY MBA PHD PSYD ABPP — TREASURER
  • SARAH BALD — EARLY CAREER PSYCHOLOGIST REPRESENTATIVE FROM 11/21
  • SHIRLEY YANG — DIVERSITY REPRESENTATIVE
  • STACEY BOUFFARD — GRADUATE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
  • STEPHANIE VITANZA PHD — APA COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • Amazon Smile Partner — Platform through which supporters can make tax-deductible donations to the Arizona Psychological Foundation on eligible Amazon purchases.
  • American Psychological Association Partner — Became an affiliate of the American Psychological Association in 1951.
  • Arizona Legislature Partner — Hosts Politics and Psychology Day and engages in legislative dialogue with AzPA members.
  • Arizona Psychological Foundation Partner — Collaborates with AzPA to promote psychological science and practice, with AzPA focusing on professional development and the Foundation on charitable, tax-deductible initiatives.
  • Arizona Psychology Training Consortium Network — 501(c)(3) subsidiary of AzPA created to develop psychology training opportunities in Arizona.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Collaborates with university departments to promote understanding of AzPA's objectives and foster cooperative efforts.
  • Children's Services Network Partner — Collaborative affiliate network connecting mental health professionals serving children, teens, and families
  • Facebook Partner — Platform enabling users to create birthday fundraisers benefiting the Arizona Psychological Foundation.
  • National Register Partner — Hosts webinars in collaboration with AzPA, offering members a $10 discount on registration.
  • Office Depot Partner — Partner providing AzPA with a percentage of sales when members purchase office supplies through AzPA's exclusive link.
  • Scottsdale Psychological Society Partner — Collaborative affiliate organization for licensed psychologists offering professional networking and development opportunities