Board Members |
Position Descriptions |
Co-Chairs
Bonney Reed, PhD Emory University School of Medicine Margo Szabo, PhD Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Co-Chairs Elect Jessica Buzenski, PhD Emory University School of Medicine Lauren Potthoff, PhD Lurie Children's Hospital Past Co-Chairs Lindsey Burrell, PhD Atlanta Children's Center Cindy Kim, PhD ABPP Children’s Hospital of Orange County Secretary Catherine Naclerio, PsyD Children's Hospital of Colorado Membership Coordinator
Scott Wagoner, PhD Riley Children’s Hospital Member At Large, Education
Maggie Stoeckel, PhD Yale Child Study Center Member At Large, Research Liza Bourchtein, PhD Michigan Medicine Member At Large, Clinical
Jacklyn Stellway, PsyD Oregon Health and Science University Technology Manager
Jillian Austin, PhD Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Student Representatives
Cecelia Nelson, MS - Education West Virginia University Abby Robbertz, MA - Research Georgia State University Deanna Al-Hammori, MA - Clinical East Carolina University NASPGHAN Liaisons Kari F. Baber, PhD Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Cindy S. Kim, PhD Children's Hospital of Orange County |
The Chair-elect shall be a member of the PG-SIG who is elected by the membership for a term of 6 years, during which time they will serve for 2 years as Chair-elect, Chair, and past-Chair, respectively. As Chair, the individual will lead the PG-SIG by assuming ultimate responsibility for all ongoing programs, leading the development of new directions, maintaining a positive relationship with the parent organization (SPP), speaking for the PG-SIG in personal and public communication, and appointing all committees, liaisons, and other offices of responsibility. They shall be the chairperson of the board of directors, preside at all meetings and perform all other usual duties of a presiding officer. Other specific duties include overseeing the planning of PG-SIG activities (e.g., group-sponsored activities at conferences and workshops), organizing the annual meeting for the entire membership to coordinate with the SPP national conference, coordinating quarterly teleconference board meetings, maintaining a dedicated listserv, and overseeing communication with the membership about PG-SIG activities and opportunities through the website, listserv, and newsletters. Several duties begin during the Chair-elect year and extend through the Chair year. The past-Chair leads the committee on nominations and elections and nomination and review committees for several awards among other duties during the final year of the term.
The Secretary shall be a member of the PG-SIG who is appointed by the chair (or co-chairs) for a term of 2 years. Responsibilities include attending and contributing to remote board conference meetings and the in-person meeting at SPPAC as well as taking minutes of these meetings and distributing minutes to the board. Additionally, the Secretary will create and disseminate the internal and external newsletters of the PG-SIG. This includes editing material compiled by the board and SIG members, ensuring accuracy of board member list and functionality of embedded web links, and formatting the content in a visually appealing manner. The Secretary will also work collaborating with other board members on special projects related to the SIG as they arise.
The Membership Coordinator shall be a member of the PG-SIG who is appointed by the chair (or co-chairs) for a term of 2 years. During their term, they will maintain the list of current PG-SIG members and a simple database of membership characteristics. When people have questions regarding characteristics of membership, the Membership Coordinator will facilitate answering what answers are available through the database. This also includes adding and removing members from the Listserv and coordinating with leadership in Division 54 to ensure members are up to date. The membership coordinator also answers questions for prospective and current members via email and in person at SPPAC.
The Member at Large, Education (MAL-E) shall be a member of the PG-SIG who is appointed by the Chair for a term of 2 years. During their term, they shall be a member of the PG-SIG board of directors with the right to vote. The primary role of the education board member is to advise the board on educational interests of and opportunities for SIG members. Responsibilities include regular attendance at board meetings, communicating with the membership about opportunities for informal and formal (CE) educational experiences within the SIG, and discussing future opportunities for education (e.g., development of online learning resources, collaboration with other SIG members, and opportunities for students). Future projects will likely include development of an APA video lecture series, online shared resources (e.g., training modules), and a students’ online forum.
The Member at Large, Research (MAL-R) shall be a member of the PG-SIG who is appointed by the Chair for a term of 2 years. During their term, they shall be a member of the PG-SIG board of directors with the right to vote. The MAL-R shall serve as the liaison between members involved in research to the PG-SIG board; work with members involved in research activities to strengthen communication and build opportunities for collaboration among these members; coordinate the annual student poster award given at the SPP national conference; be responsible for regularly monitoring research publications (including journal manuscripts and books) for research findings of interest to the membership that may be appropriate for dissemination in the PG-SIG newsletters; work collaboratively with other board members to advance knowledge and training in the role of psychosocial factors in the etiology and treatment of pediatric gastroenterology conditions.
The Member at Large, Clinical (MAL-C) shall be a member of the PG-SIG who is appointed by the Chair for a term of 2 years. During their term, they shall be a member of the PG-SIG board of directors with the right to vote. The MAL-R shall serve as the liaison between members involved in clinical work to the PG-SIG board; work with members involved in clinical activities to strengthen communication and build opportunities for collaboration and mutual learning among these members; be responsible for regularly monitoring publications (including journal manuscripts and books) for relevant information on clinical program development, service provision, billing issues, etc. that may be appropriate for dissemination in the PG-SIG newsletters; work collaboratively with other board members to advance development, knowledge, and use of evidence-based assessment and treatment practices in pediatric gastroenterology conditions.
The Technology Manager shall be a member or student member of the PG-SIG who is appointed by the chair (or co-chairs) for a term of 2 years. During their term, they shall be a member of the PG-SIG board of directors with the right to vote. Primary responsibilities will involve maintaining the PG website with changes in leadership, board descriptions and adding bi-annual newsletters. The technology manager will also collaborate with the MAL’s and Student Representatives to receiving research, clinical, and educational information relevant to PG to add to the website.
The Student Representatives in areas of Education, Research, and Clinical shall be a student members of the PG-SIG who are appointed by the Chairs for a term of 2 years. During their term, they shall be members of the PG-SIG board of directors with the right to vote. The primary role of the Student Representatives is to collaborate with the MAL of the same focus area, advising the board on relevant areas of interests of and opportunities for SIG members. Responsibilities include regular attendance at board meetings, communicating with the membership about opportunities for informal and formal experiences within the SIG, and discussing future opportunities for their respective positions. Future projects will likely include development of an APA video lecture series, online shared resources, and a students’ online forum.
The NASPGHAN Liaisons shall be current members of the PG-SIG who have previously served on the PG-SIG Board and the PG-SIG Board. NASPGHAN Liaisons will serve staggered 4-year terms. The primary role of the NASPGHAN Liaisons is to promote mutual growth of PG-SIG and NASPGHAN membership and to propose psychology-relevant topics and recommended speakers for the NASPGHAN annual conference. The NASPGHAN liaisons participate in pre-planning meetings by video conference and may attend the in-person planning meeting for the NASPGHAN annual conference (covered expense for in person meeting in Florida). The NASPGHAN Liaisons also will attend and contribute to quarterly PG-SIG Board meetings and deliver a report on NASPGHAN conference proceedings for the PG-SIG membership at the annual meeting.
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