Sandy and International Psychology
Question 1: What are your goals, as APA President, for APA’s international engagement and for infusing an international perspective into APA’s own vision, activities, and initiatives? In its 2009 vision statement, APA aspired to be “a principal leader and global partner promoting psychological knowledge and methods to facilitate resolution of personal, societal, and global challenges…” Yet, the 2009 implementation of the strategic plan reflected no international perspective
Sandy's Contribution to Women's Issues and Feminist Scholarship
My career has substantively focused on women’s issues and feminist principles and values, particularly in three areas: 1. Contributions to eradicating sexual harassment With Louise Fitzgerald, initiated first national study of sexual harassment in academia and the workplace. The study involved developing instrumentation to ascertain women’s experiences beyond the label of sexual harassment (SEQ). Cited globally and in Supreme Court cases and amicus briefs. Over twenty years
