SVPA President's Message
Amy J. Ahlfeld, Psy.D
January 2012
I'm pleased to welcome you to the Sacramento Valley Psychological Association. 
As president, I'm privileged to follow in the footsteps of colleagues before me who have dedicated service to our organization and the community at large.
SVPA is the only local organization in the Greater Sacramento Valley (from the Sierra Foothills to the Central Valley of California) that represents Psychologists of all specialties. Our talented membership body including leading authorities in the areas of Forensic Psychology, Neuropsychological Assessment, Child and Adolescent Psychology, and Geriatric Psychology. Moreover, our presence in the capitol of California affords us the unique opportunity to work closely with Legislators and the governing body of the California Psychological Association. We also have several graduate programs in our midst which gives us great access to students, faculty, and the most recent research being done in our field.
SVPA was founded in 1962 with a clear mission. First, to support the local practice of Psychology. Second, to raise public awareness concerning the breadth and resources Psychologists offer to the community. The field of Psychology is dynamic and ever changing. Accordingly, SVPA continually strives to spearhead opportunities for our members and the public at large to become involved in changes that have a direct impact on our profession and the field of mental health.
As SVPA looks ahead to the future, it is our intent to passionately advocate on behalf of our members and the public. Please join us as we rally together to strengthen our profession and improve networking and referral opportunities for our members. We look forward to continuing to provide you with many benefits to your membership such as SVPA Membership Dinner Meetings (CEU units available), Day-Long Workshops for CE credits at reduced rates for members, Educational Panels, a separate Forensic Division to join available for those members with a forensic specialty, Annual Social Mixer to Welcome New Members, Summer Family & Friends BBQ, Interest Groups, December Holiday Party, updates via our E-Newsletter, access to a Members Only Forum where members routinely post job announcements and other opportunities, and more! We look forward to serving your interests and hearing from you in 2012!
