New York State Psychological Association

Tracy Russell
Executive Director
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

As your Executive Director, Ms Russell is available to work with members on any issue. She works directly with the Executive Committee and regularly communicates with committee chairs, division presidents, region presidents and representatives of Council. Along with overall operations and staff management she also focuses on membership, legislative activities, and affiliate relations.

Ms. Russell currently serves as the Chair-Elect of the APA Committee of Executives for State Psychological Association, is a member of the APA Committee of State Leaders and activley participates in the annual State Leadership Conference. She has become an active member of the NYS Alliance of Licensed Healthcare Providers and the Empire State Society of Association Executives.

Ms. Russell met the requirements to achieve her recognition as a certified association executive (CAE) in 2008 and she has more than 18 years of association experience. Before coming to NYSPA in January of 2009 she served as the Executive Director of the South Carolina Psychological Association while operating an association management company representing four other associations and special projects.  She has a strong background with various health care related associations, membership development and association lobbying. She received a Bachelor degree in Business Administration from Shorter College in Rome, GA and has received many accolades and honors throughout her professional career for leadership activities.

Dr. Jerry Grodin
Director of Professional Affairs
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Diane Fisher
Director of Public Affairs
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Diane coordinates statewide public education campaigns to promote psychology through public education, professional outreach, business partnerships and media relations.

She manages membership services for the organization, including annual retention and growth campaigns.

Diane also manages the content and development of NYSPA's Website and affiliated association websites, as well as the NYSPA Notebook and other print publications.

Jamie Cullis
Communications Manager
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Mary Harwood
Administrative Assistant
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.