History & Photos

Established in 1946, Div. 18 was one of APA’s first divisions. With a focus on advocating for psychology in public service settings, such as recruitment, pay, and career advancement, many psychologists working in the public sector have called Div. 18 their home in APA.

75th Anniversary Presentation

Division 18 celebrated its 75th anniversary with a special webinar presented by former Div. 18 historian, Dr. Rodney Baker.

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Interviews with Past Presidents

In honor of our 75th anniversary, former presidents of Div. 18 were interviewed on our division’s podcast Public Service Psychology Now

• 2018–19 – Nadine Kaslow, PhD, ABPP
• 2017–18 – Linda Richardson, PhD
• 2016–17 – Shirley M. Glynn, PhD
• 2015–16 – Timothy P. Carmody, PhD
• 2014–15 – Femina Varghese, PhD
• 2013–14 – Anne Klee, PhD
• 2011–12 – Linda P. Bodie, PsyD
• 2010–11 – Steven C. Norton, PhD
• 2009–10 – Robert Morgan, PhD
• 2008–09 – Timothy J. Lawler, PhD
• 2005–06 – Dolly C. Sadow, PhD
• 2003–04 – Robert D. Kerns, PhD
• 1999–2000 – Joel A. Dvoskin, PhD
• 1989–90 – Rodney R. Baker, PhD

Robert W. Goldberg Division 18 Memorial History Photograph Collection

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Learn More About Our Rich History

Baker, R. R. (2013). The history of the Division of Psychologists in Public Service (1946–2006). Psychological Services, 10(3), 353-358. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0031598

Contact

For inquiries regarding Div. 18’s history, contact Timothy Carmody, PhD.