Welcome to the2013 KPA Foundation Spring Academic Conference

Get Psyched! Putting Psychology to Work

Thank you to our sponsors!

Schools Represented at the KPA Foundation’s 2013 Spring Academic Conference

KPA MembershipWhat’s in it for me?

Graduate and Undergraduate Students

All of the Kentucky Psychological Association’s Continuing Education workshops and conferences are available to students at steeply discounted rates. Students also have the opportunity to volunteer at these events and earn free attendance!

Student SpotlightDonna Price, M.A.

Doctoral Candidate at Spalding University

------------------------Clinical Psychology/Health

Psych EmphasisResearch interests include how marginalized people experience the healthcare

system------------------------

Current Practicum: Frazier Neuroscience and Rehab

Institute

KPAGS State Representative“KPA has been great for networking and learning

about advocacy”

KPA MembershipWhat’s in it for me?

Graduate Students

Graduate Students are encouraged to serve on Kentucky Psychological Association’s committees where they can work alongside psychology professionals who share similar interests.

Graduate student membership is only $25!See the registration desk to join today.

Student SpotlightPooja Khariwal, M.A.,

M.S.3rd year at Spalding University

------------------------Clinical Psychology/Adult

Emphasis Area------------------------

Current Practicum: Bellarmine University

Counseling Center------------------------

Research interests include clients with severe and

persisting mental illness & their relationship with

various providers

“KPA has been great for diversity training, scholarships,

learning about advocacy, & meeting motivated individuals

in the field!”

KPA MembershipWhat’s in it for me?

Undergraduate Students

Volunteering with the Kentucky Psychological Association offers undergraduate students the opportunity to learn more about the field from the “inside” and meet leaders in Psychology from all over the state!

Undergraduate student membership is FREE! See the registration desk to join today.

Student SpotlightMorgan Sinnard

Junior at the University of Louisville

------------------------Psychology Major, Philosophy Minor------------------------ Research interests

include peace psychology and LGBTQ-focused

psychology

KPA Awards and Scholarships

2012 Multicultural Professional

Development Award Winner- Tahirah Abdullah, M.S. (University of

Kentucky)

25th Annual Psych Bowl Champions- Bellarmine University

Awards and Scholarships

2012 Graduate Research Paper Competition Winner- Erica L. Birkley and Tamika C. B. Zapolski. [not pictured] (University of Kentucky) with Head Judge Dr. Dustin Wygant

2012 Undergraduate Poster Competition Winners- Cody A.

Ison, Kathryn C. Applegate, Linzy R. Justice, Tina D. Wall &

Dustin B. Wygant, Ph.D. (Eastern Kentucky

University) with Head Judge Dr. Tierra

Freeman

Student SpotlightAmanda Mitchell, B.S.

3rd year at the University of Louisville

------------------------Counseling Psychology

------------------------Research interests include

exploring the cultural motivations, experiences,

and mental health of caregivers of individuals

with chronic health conditions

------------------------Current Practicum:

The Brook - KMI

“KPA has been a great resource for information and

networking related to advocacy “

KPA Student leaders at the APA State Leadership

Conference in Washington, D.C.

KPA MembershipWhat’s in it for me?

Graduate Students Leadership Opportunities