Board of Directors (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026)
President: | James Bomersbach, Ph.D. Katey Wichland, Psy.D.
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![]() | James Bomersbach, Ph.D. President, Legislative Committee Chair Years on board: 6 years |
Brittany St. Jean, Psy.D. Past President One of my favorite things about being a psychologist is having the opportunity to connect with others who share the common goal of providing quality psychological care and advocating for the individuals we serve. I joined the board to be a part of something greater than myself, and to be an agent of change. I’m deeply committed to strengthening New Hampshire communities and improving access to mental health care across the state, which aligns with NHPA’s value of practicing psychology to promote human welfare. It’s an honor to be part of the NHPA’s dedicated group of psychologists working together to better our profession and our state. Years on board: 7 years Practice Location: Currently practicing across the Merrimack School District and southern NH region; adjunct faculty member at Rivier University Professional Interest Areas: Consultation, psychological assessment for children and adolescents, trauma-informed care (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and school psychology Committee Work: Behavioral Healthcare Advocacy Committee (BHAC) Member |
![]() | Catherine C. Schuman, Ph.D. President-Elect
Years on board: 2 years Practice Location: Director of Behavioral Science for the Family Medicine Residency at Cheshire Medical Center, part of the Dartmouth Health system, in Keene, New Hampshire
Professional Interest Areas: Teaching, researching and providing clinic services primarily utilizing CBT and motivational interviewing with a focus on stress, physical disease, psychological well-being, and the impact of health disparities Personal Interests: Weaving, beekeeping, gardening, traveling with family and friends, seeking places with yummy food, and the continuous journey of learning! Committee Work: Behavioral Health Advocacy Committee (BHAC) Member |
Erika Mesojednik, Psy.D. Secretary, Membership Committee Co-Chair I joined NHPA as a way to continue advocating for psychology and the residents of New Hampshire. I enjoy connecting with others, am passionate about increasing access to mental health care among children, and reducing barriers surrounding mental health care. Years on board: 4 years Committee Work: Membership Committee and Board of Directors |
Katey Wichland, Psy.D. Treasurer, Early Career Psychologists Committee Co-Chair Years on Board: 4 Years |
Alex Brown, Ph.D. Member-At-Large (2025-2027) I am a licensed psychologist and resident of Concord NH where I am the Associate Program Director and a core faculty member of the NH Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency program. In this role I teach behavioral science and population health to family medicine residents and medical students, as well as oversee resident academic development. I am committed to training healthcare providers in our state who are compassionate, psychologically-minded, and have strong understanding of the social, behavioral, and political determinants of health. I feel strongly about the need for continued development of a Psychology workforce that can function easily within general medical settings and at a legislative level as an equal partner in the health outcomes of New Hampshire's patient communities. Years on board: 2 Years Practice Location: Concord Hospital Family Health Center/NH Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency Professional Interest Areas: graduate medical education, primary care integration, health psychology, healthy policy advocacy Personal Interest Areas: Bread baking, record collecting, crosswords, film, hiking, skiing, my kids Past NHPA Committee Work: former member and chair of ECP |
![]() | Rebecca Rouse, Psy.D. Member-At-Large (2025-2027) |
Cynthia Whitaker, Psy.D., MLADC I was the only psychologist within my work setting for many years. Being part of the NHPA Ethics Committee and now the Board of NHPA has given me the opportunity to continue to be challenged and grow as a psychologist. I appreciate all that others have shared with me as a member of NHPA. Years on Board: 10 years Practice Location: President & CEO, Greater Nashua Mental Health (GNMH) Professional Interest Areas: Working with individuals who are Deaf or Hard-Of-Hearing, Community Psychology, Wholistic Treatment, Treatment Courts, Public Health, Consultation, and Teaching Committee Work: Ethics Committee since 2014 |