The Division of Women's Issues responds to the need for a forum addressing the professional, social, and personal interests of women. It is a diverse and open group, representing all the specialties of psychology. Women of different ethnicities, lifestyles, and theoretical orientations are represented in our membership and enhance the stimulating and creative group spirit.
This division holds regular, informal meetings on the psychology of women, or on social issues that are relevant to women.
| President | Jean Lau Chin, EdD | |
| President-Elect | Eva Levine, PhD | |
| Past-President | Joan Einwohner, PhD | |
| Secretary | Julie Pellman, PhD | |
| Treasurer | Carolyn Springer, PhD | |
| Representatives to Council | Barbara Cowen, PhD | |
| Member at Large | Mercedes McCormick, PhD | |
| Chair, Committee on Awards | Rita Perlin, PhD | |
| Student Representative | Judith Wilson | |
| Communications Chair | Jae Yeon Jeong, PhD | |
| NY APA Council Representative | Sharon Brennan, PhD |
The Division of Women’s Issues (DOWI), New York State Psychological Association has as its purpose to further the interests of women in psychology and to provide a forum for their professional concerns. As women have made gains in the workplace and in achieving equal rights in our society, we broaden our focus on women’s concerns from access and equity to such issues as social justice, work-family balance, and leadership. Together, we can advance women’s issues in New York. Toward that end, DOWI initiatives for 2010 are listed below.
- Conference on Women and Leadership – October 16, 2010
- DOWI Open Houses on women’s issues
- Cover Girl Culture and Anorexia – Sunday, June 6, 2010 1-3PM
- Women and Science – Sunday, November 14, 2010 1-3PM
- Reproductive Issues – To be announced
- Meet the candidates Issues Forum: 2011 APA President-Elect at the NYSPA Convention – Sunday, May 23, 2010
- DOWI Holiday Luncheon – Sunday, December 5, 2010
- Check our website for details @ http://tinyurl.com/3a7w9yz
- Mentoring and support for Early Career Psychologists
Upcoming Events
2010 Open House Events
The location of the Open House events will be posted as they are confirmed.
Sunday, June 6, 2010, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm -- Cover Girl Culture and Anorexia
Sunday, November 14, 2010, 1:00pm - 3:00 pm - Women and Science
Date TBA - Reproductive Issues
Conference on Women and Leadership
October 16, 2010
The Roosevelt Hotel, 45 East 45th Street, New York