Tuesday June 23, 2026
6:30 – 7:30 PM Central via Zoom
Registration not required.
The Rhode Island and Connecticut Psychological Associations invite all SPTA members to attend a forum where they can meet and ask questions of the APA Presidential candidates.
WHEN: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 7:30 to 8:30 PM EASTERN
WHERE: Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86950372140?pwd=yC8a7NiCKVjM8Q8x8T3uLGukoBISBj.1
Our three candidates have all agreed to participate. They will each have the opportunity to make a brief presentation, and we will follow with questions. Come to learn about important issues affecting our profession and APA and hear how each candidate envisions the role in tackling those issues. Take this opportunity to ask questions during this interactive program.
Candice Nicole Hargons, PhD
I enthusiastically submit my nomination for APA president-elect. Having serve in graduate student (APAGS), state (Kentucky Psychological Association), division, (Society of counseling Psychology), and national (APA BOD and Council) governance positions, I have learned how powerful a collaboration and courageous APA can be. Together, let's show what APA CAN DO. To view Dr. Hargons' Candidate Statement, Bio and Question Answers Click HERE
Chuck Hollister, PhD
I am an advocate, psychologist, consultant, and SPTA executive. Let's work to increases reimbursement, ensure doctoral-degree marketplace relevance, champion our science, and uphold human rights. I work across the aisle, pass legislation, and foster collaboration. Let's advocate for the needs and contributions of divisions and SPTAs. We move forward — together. To view Dr. Holllister's Candidate Statement, Bio and Question Answers Click HERE.
Margaret Bull Kovera. PhD
Psychology touches every space people inhabit, yet its relevance is too often overlooked or underappreciated. Drawing on my experience on the APA Board of Directors, I will bring our diverse discipline together — united and unafraid — to advance evidence-based psychology and meet. To view Dr. Kovera's Candidate Statement, Bio and Question Answers Click HERE.
