ACT NOW: Speak Out Now to Protect Medicaid, Education & Food Assistance

Dear CPA Members, 

An action alert has just been released regarding the Senate's reconciliation bill.  I ask you to take a few moments to complete this in order to oppose cuts to medicaid, higher education and food assistance. This may be your last chance to have your voices heard before this vote occurs in the next few days.  Please click HERE and share this action alert with fellow mental health practitioners, students and anyone who is in support of our profession and the populations we work with. 

As the Senate begins voting, a flurry of amendments will likely be introduced over the weekend. Please stay tuned, as additional alerts may be released during this time to oppose or support amendments.  Given the rapid rate at which things are moving, we have started an instagram account that will keep you abreast of any immediate action you can take to advocate. When action alerts are released, they will be linked in the bio of the instagram account immediately so that you are able to act quickly and make your voice heard.  While I don't want to bombard you all, I do want people to have the opportunity in real time to be heard and speak up and make a difference! The instagram is Copsychassociation or you can access the page HERE. 

Thank you and as always please reach out with any questions!

Sincerely, 

Michelle Dawson, PsyD
[email protected]
Federal Advocacy Coordinator

Save the Date – CPA’s Summer Happy Hour & Networking Event!

Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Earls Kitchen + Bar
1600 Glenarm Place, Denver, Colorado 80202

About the Event

Join us for an evening of connection and community at CPA’s Happy Hour & Networking Event on Friday, August 8th! Whether you’re attending the APA Conference or simply looking to engage with fellow psychologists and mental health professionals, this event is open to all members of our community.

This casual gathering offers a space to relax, meet colleagues, and build new professional relationships — all in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

SPONSOR HERE

RSVP HERE

Welcome New CPA Members!

The Colorado Psychological Association would like to recognize and welcome the following new members who joined CPA in May!

• Jess Allen
• Taliyah Mosley

• Ashley Pilsbury

CPA 2025 Board of Directors Call for Nominations

Deadline for submissions is Friday, May 23, 2025.

The Colorado Psychological Association (CPA) is seeking nominations for four open Board positions. We are asking our members to nominate themselves, or a colleague(s) to help shape the future of our State association and the industry. 

OPEN CPA BOARD OF DIRECTOR POSITIONS: 

(1) One President-Elect (3-Year Term: 2025-2028; one year as President-Elect; one year as President; one year as Past President)
Brief Position Description:
The President-Elect sits on the Executive Committee of the Colorado Psychological Association and, as a voting member of the Board of Directors, is part of the policy-setting body of the Association, with authority over the affairs and funds of the Association within the limitations set by the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. The President-Elect performs the duties of the President in his/her temporary absence or disability. The President-Elect shall be the Chair of the Policies & Procedures Committee. (During the term, the President-Elect is advanced into the President and then Past-President board seat during the 2nd and 3rd years respectively).

(2) Two Members At-Large (3-Year Term: 2025-2028)
Brief Position Description:
The Member at Large is a voting member of the Board of Directors of the Colorado Psychological Association, and, as such, is part of the policy-setting body of the Association, with authority over the affairs and funds of the Association within the limitations set by the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. 

(1) One Member At-Large Non-Metro Representative (3-Year Term: 2025-2028)
Brief Position Description: 
The Member at Large is a voting member of the Board of Directors of the Colorado Psychological Association, and, as such, is part of the policy-setting body of the Association, with authority over the affairs and funds of the Association within the limitations set by the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. This member shall live and work outside the Denver metropolitan area. According to the Denver Chamber of Commerce, metro communities consists of seven counties – Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson.

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