About APARegional Psychological Associations
As stated in Article XII of the APA bylaws, regional psychological associations are affiliated with the American Psychological Association. Regional associations are representative of the scientific and professional interests of the psychologists within a given region of the country. Contact information to reach the seven regional psychological associations appears below.
The annual meetings of the regional psychological associations provide an opportunity for psychologists and students to share knowledge, to take advantage of professional development and continuing education opportunities, and to develop professional networks.
Eastern Psychological Association (EPA)
Paul Schnur, executive officer
Eastern Psychological Association
19122 Roman way
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
Email: Eastern Psychological Association
Website: Eastern Psychological Association
Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA)
Michael J. Bernstein, PhD, executive officer
Psychological and Social Sciences Program
Penn State University - Abington College
1600 Woodland Road
236 Woodland Building
Abington, Penn. 18901
Email: Midwestern Psychological Association
Website: Midwestern Psychological Association
New England Psychological Association (NEPA)
Michael Amico, PhD, association coordinator
New England Psychological Association
Housatonic Community College
900 Lafayette Blvd
256 Beacon Hall
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Email: New England Psychological Association
Website: New England Psychological Association
Rocky Mountain Psychological Association (RMPA)
Bethany Fleck, PhD, secretary
Department of Psychology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, Colo. 80217
Email: Rocky Mountain Psychological Association
Website: Rocky Mountain Psychological Association
Southeastern Psychological Association (SEPA)
Al Finch, administrative officer
Southeastern Psychological Association
Department of Psychology
The Citadel
171 Moultrie Street
Charleston, SC 29409
Email: Southeastern Psychological Association
Website: Southeastern Psychological Association
Southwestern Psychological Association (SWPA)
Jennifer Bonds-Raacke, executive officer
Southwestern Psychological Association
Fort Hays State University
Psychology Department
600 Park Street
Hays, Kan. 67601
Email: Southwestern Psychological Association
Website: Southwestern Psychological Association
Western Psychological Association (WPA)
Jeffery Mio, executive officer
Western Psychological Association
14071 Peyton Drive #637
Chino Hills, Calif. 91709
Email: Jeffery Mio
Website: Western Psychological Association