Students Section

Reasons to join Div. 18 as a Student Member

Join Div. 18, log in to APA or register, and then complete a division membership request. Student membership is only $25 per year.

Benefits include the following:

• Networking with other students, ECPs, and psychologists in public service
• Mentorship with those in the field
• Receiving weekly email just for student members that include updates about resources, opportunities, and news from around the division, APAGS, and APA
• Access to Div. 18 webinars
• Many opportunities to volunteer and get involved in leadership
• Access to the Div. 18 student email list
• Ability to join Div. 18 sections and their respective email lists

• Community and State Hospitals: Grace Winder
• Serious Mental Illness/Serious Emotional Disturbance: open
• Criminal Justice: Ashley Jones
• Police and Public Safety: Angelina Salvato
• Veteran’s Administration: Lexie Thomas and Christopher Penn
• Diversity Committee: Vardha Kharbanda
• Policy and Advocacy Committee: Matthew Thompson

Campus representative position: A campus rep. is a Div. 18 student member who acts as a liaison for students at their school, sharing opportunities to join, participate, and grow with Div. 18. Minimal time is needed; the position requires a 1-year commitment. It’s a great way to boost your CV and get some leadership experience.

Interested in being a campus representative at your school? Email the Student Section Chair today.

Contact

APAGS Representative and Student Section Chair
Students@publicservicepsych.org