Diversity and Social Justice CommitteeThe Diversity and Social Justice committee promotes awareness of and advocates for diversity and social justice through all aspects of IPA including:
Committee Members
Work Education Nicole is a bisexual psychologist and feminist. She practices in the Des Moines area and specializes in working with LGBTQ-identified adults.
Joyce Goins-Fernandez, PhD Work Education Valerie J. Keffala, PhD IPA Work Education Areas of specialization Other areas of professional interest Marla Shapiro, PhD HSP NCSP Work Sarah Fetter Anthoney, PhD Work Education Amber Rissman Angelica Castro Bueno
Counseling Psychology doctoral student
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Education:
Bachelor of Arts, Kansas State University, 2016
Professional Interests:
My research interests focus on the experiences of undocumented and DACAmented individuals. As a DACA recipient myself who grew up in a mixed-status family, I am deeply committed to supporting this community access mental health services and researching ways to combat the stigma associated with undocumented status.
Alejandra R Castillo Pam Bozec
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Undergrad Institution University of Iowa, BA Psychology & Elem Ed Teaching Certification
Grad School Program University of Iowa, School Psychology doctoral program
Year in Program second
Professional Interests My overriding professional interest is to support administrators and teachers in the education environment in order to create a safe, supportive, and equitable learning environment for all learners. My current research interest is looking at educator beliefs and how those beliefs impact services for students with academic gifts and talents.
PHOTOS FROM OUR MOST RECENT EVENT: IOWA CITY PRIDE PICNICDiversity and Social Justice Resources Resources for Dealing with School Shooting/Psychological First Aid Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology Resources Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Resources National Child Traumatic Stress Network Resources
Book List Children's Books to Teach Children About Race
Resources for Racial/Ethnic Minority Groups Nationally 44 Mental Health Resources for Black People Trying to Survive in this Country 55 Mental Health Resources for People of Color APA Division 45, Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnicity, Race and Culture APA Division 52, International Psychology Mental Health Resources for Black Youth and Young Adults Therapy for Black Men List of Latinx/Bilingual Mental Health Providers Filipino-American Association of Iowa Iowa's Latino Heritage Festival Iowa Department of Human Services - Community resources for Latino people https://www.iowadatacenter.org/Publications/aaprofile2020.pdf https://www.iowadatacenter.org/Publications/aian2020.pdf Locally
Gender and Sexuality Resources Nationally APA Division 44, Society for the Psychological Study of LGBT issues APA Division 35, Society for the Psychology of Women APA Division 51, Men and Masculanity Preventing Substance Use Among LGBTQ Teens Seek then Speak: National resource for finding help after sexual assault Trans Lifeline - suicide hotline and monetary support/guidance for name changes World Professional Association for Transgender Health In Iowa Iowa State guide for inclusive language in data collection Comprehensive list of Iowa LGBT resources Open and Affirming Providers in Iowa Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault Locally Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer, and Questioning Clinic in Iowa City First Friday Breakfast Club (for GLBT men) Resources - Central Iowa The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Community Center - Des Moines
Immigration/Refugee Resources Nationally In Iowa Iowa Department of Human Services refugee services Iowa Department of Human Rights Immigration Services providers and resources ICCompassion services for immigrants Iowa Justice for our Neighbors - Free legal services and education AFSC Iowa Immigration Rights Program https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/research/immigrants-in-iowa Locally U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (Des Moines) Mary J Treglia Community House - ESL classes, translation services, legal services (Sioux City) Diversity Service Center of Iowa - education and legal services (Muscatine) Diocese of Davenport Immigration Program Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services (Dubuque)
Religious Diversity Resources https://www.pewforum.org/religious-landscape-study/state/iowa/ APA advocacy for criminal justice Socioeconomic Status Resources APA advocacy for socioeconomic status https://www.iowadatacenter.org/quickfacts Civil Rights Resources Disability Resources APA Division 33, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilites Social Justice Resources Nationally APA division 9, Society for the Psychological Studies of Social Issues United Way 2-1-1 for help finding local resources In Iowa Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement Guide to navigating Managed Care in Iowa Iowa Department of Human Services Services and Programs Local University of Iowa Center for Human Rights BUILD ACT Social Justice at University of Iowa Iowa City Governmental Initiatives
Conferences, etc. National Coalition Building Institute APA National Multicultural conference and summit Psychology and the Other |