IAPP's Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
Deepening Connection, Leadership, and Impact
IAPP’s Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are designed to amplify voices within our profession and ensure that diverse perspectives are heard. They allow us to tap into our collective knowledge and lived experiences, fostering collaboration and opportunities for thought leadership. Through SIGs, we deepen engagement both within IAPP and across the broader mental health community, while shaping conversations that have a direct impact on patients, providers, and policy.
Current Special Interest Groups and Members
Below are our current SIGs and their active members.
Access & Equity SIG
Addressing barriers and expanding mental health access for underserved populations.
Current Members:
Erinn Bailey-Sawatzky
Jeremy Bidwell
Brandi Boan
Clay Chia
Bernice Collins
Cristina Cox
Kasturee (Tia) Dasgupta
Jerrod Handy-Robinson
Nancy Healy-Haney
Dynesha Mason Grissom
Claudia Mosier
Dan Morjal
Carolyn Ortega
Edgar Ramos
Liv Steier
Mary Talen
Joe Troiani
Zhannah Vaysman
BIPOC SIG
Amplifying the voices and perspectives of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in psychology.
Current Members:
Erinn Bailey-Sawatzky
Bernice Collins
Cristina Cox
Kasturee (Tia) Dasgupta
Leila Ellis-Nelson
Alexa Halliburton
Jerrod Handy-Robinson
Brian Humphrey
Farida Mahmoud
Dynesha Mason Grissom
Airyn Nash
Carolyn Ortega
Edgar Ramos
Samantha Taylor
LGBTQIA+ SIG
Advancing affirming care, advocacy, and connection for LGBTQIA+ providers and communities.
Current Members:
Brandi Boan
Jerrod Handy-Robinson
Claudia Mosier
Derek Phillips
Glenn Sample
Neuropsychology SIG
Sharing expertise, research, and practice in neuropsychology and prescribing psychology.
Current Members:
Kyle Bonesteel
Kira Charles
Morgan Ferris-Johnston
Alexa Halliburton
Jerrod Handy-Robinson
KaiNani Kastor
Farida Mahmoud
Dynesha Mason Grissom
Claudia Mosier
Joachim Mureriwa
Derek Phillips
Thabiso Rapapali
Zhannah Vaysman
Student & Early Career Psychologists SIG
Supporting students and new professionals as they develop their skills, build networks, and shape the future of the field.
Current Members:
Angel Alvarez
Divya Bhagavatula
Kira Charles
Denise Dailey
Alexa Halliburton
Alyssa Hjelmgren
KaiNani Kastor
Airyn Nash
James Song
Liv Steier
Get Involved
SIGs are open to all IAPP members and offer a meaningful way to engage more deeply, grow your expertise, and contribute to the evolution of prescribing psychology in Illinois and beyond.
Already a member? Reach out to [email protected]
to join your preferred SIG.
Not a member yet? Joining IAPP gives you full access to every SIG and the vibrant community shaping this work.
