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Board of Directors (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027)
President: | Catherine Schuman, Ph.D. Sheila Gardner, Ph.D.
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 | Catherine C. Schuman, Ph.D. President
Years on board: 3 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, Executive Committee, BOP Liaison |
| Erika Mesojednik, Psy.D. President-Elect 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: 5 years Committee Work: Membership Committee, Executive Committee |
 | James Bomersbach, Ph.D. Past President, Legislative Committee Chair Years on board: 7 years |
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Years on board: 3 Practice Location: Outpatient psychologist at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH Pofessional Interest Areas: Health psychology, psychotherapy, and integrated behavioral health Committee Work: Board of Directors |
| Sheila Gardner, Ph.D. Secretary I have been a licensed psychologist in private practice in Durham, NH for over 15 years. My work with adult clients is anchored in a strengths-based and interpersonally oriented approach that meets clients where they are and invites them to live into their own power and freedom. I have maintained an active engagement in professional development through leadership roles in both the state and national psychological associations and through ongoing professional training. Professional Interest Areas: Buddhist psychology, mind-body awareness, parts work (i.e., IFS), psychedelic-assisted therapy, and models of relational attachment Personal Interest Areas: In addition to the deep enjoyment of her work and her time with 2 adult daughters, she loves traveling, soaking up the outdoors, running with her friends, reading, and delighting in the arts! |
| 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: 3 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 Committee Work: Behavioral Healthcare Advocacy Committee (BHAC) Member, former member and chair of ECP |
| Julie Camuso, Ph.D. Early Career Psychologist Committee Co-Chair I am an embedded psychologist currently working as at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in the HIV Program and serve people living with HIV across throughout New Hampshire and some of Vermont. I received my Ph.D. in clinical psychology at the University of Vermont and worked as an outpatient psychologist for several years prior to relocating to the Upper Valley. As an outpatient psychologist, I worked with both children and adults experiencing a wide array of psychological disorders, including ADHD, PTSD, depression and anxiety. I’m a lifelong New Englander and love all things outdoors, including skiing and exploring the woods with my dog and two young kids. Years on board: 2 years Personal Interests: Skiing, hiking, cooking, exploring, music, birds, cats/dogs/pets, hosting gatherings Committee Work: Early Career Psychologists Committee |
| Claudia Fordin Student Liaison, NHPA Student Organization |
| Natasha Haughton, Ph.D. Inclusion & Equity Committee Co-Chair Committee Work: Inclusion & Equity Co-Chair |
| Carrie Holl, Psy.D. Membership Committee Co-Chair I am a compassionately-based therapist who believes in comprehensive and invested care methods. Clients that are a good fit are often curious and looking for more systematic care. I use evidence based methods combined with an individually tailored approach. I strive to get to the bottom of symptom patterns through a very engaged and collaborative process. In addition, I taught at Georgetown Hospital and the George Washington University. I work with OCD, depression, panic , generalized anxiety, chronic health management, neurodivergence, stage of life issues, and life stress responses. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and CBT for insomnia (CBT-I). My background is also with neurodivergent individuals, neuropsychological testing, and couples and family therapy. |
| Sue H. Kim, Ph.D. Membership Committee Co-Chair; Early Career Psychologist Committee Co-Chair As a clinician in solo private practice, I appreciate how NHPA has given me connections with talented and dedicated clinicians from all over the state. I like being part of a hard-working team of people who want to improve mental health services for the citizens of NH, who want to support clinicians to be successful, and who want to apply psychological knowledge and skills to tackle systemic injustices like racism. Years on board: 14 years |
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| Jes Leonard, Ph.D. Awards and Nominations Chair, APA Council of Representatives (COR) Committee Work: Awards & Nominations |
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| Christina Minasian Hunt, Psy.D., MLADC Member At-Large (2026-2028) I am an embedded psychologist in the HIV program at Dartmouth Health, where I provide direct patient care, consultation, and professional didactics. Prior to coming to Dartmouth Health in 2025, I was the Clinical Coordinator of Substance Use Disorder Services and the Hillsborough County South Adult Recovery Court at Greater Nashua Mental Health. While there, I built a clinical program founded on evidence-based practices and supervised the clinical staff to ensure adherence to those practices. I am especially passionate about treating individuals who are impacted by trauma and substance use, as well as researching their combined impacts. In my clinical practice, I integrate motivational interviewing with cognitive-behavioral models, including DBT, CPT, and EMDR. Years on board: first year Committee work: Behavioral Healthcare Advocacy Committee |
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| Celia Oliver, Ph.D., Psy.D. CE Committee Chair, Ethics Committee Chair, BoP Tri-liaison, HR Chair Years on board: 20 years Practice Location: Retired from Private Practice in Peterborough, NH Professional Interest Areas: Cognitive-behavioral therapy, specializing in the treatment of anxiety and autism spectrum disorders in children, teens, and adults; ethics in clinical practice Committee Work: Chair of the Ethics Committee (on committee since 2005), Continuing Education |
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 | Alexandra Pappas, Psy.D., HSP Member At-Large (2026-2028) I previously served on the Executive Committee and Board for the Delaware Psychological Association (DPA) between 2022 and 2024. At DPA, I served as the Federal Advocacy Coordinator, representing Delaware for the American Psychological Association. These positions allowed me to fulfill several of my passions: collaboration, community building, advocacy, and leadership. When I relocated to New Hampshire in 2024, I made it a priority to connect with my new state, community, and Psychologist colleagues. Joining NHPA was a no-brainer! I currently serve on the NHPA Ethics Committee and have enjoyed joining Early Career Psychology committee meetings. As an At-Large Board Member for NHPA, I look forward to the opportunity to enhance my ongoing efforts to serve New Hampshire and advocate for the field of psychology. Years on board: first year Committee Work: Ethics committee, ECP committee |
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| Tracy Robinson-Wood, Ed.D. Inclusion & Equity Committee Co-Chair Committee Work: Inclusion & Equity Co-Chair |
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 | Rebecca Rouse, Psy.D. Member-At-Large (2025-2027) I have been involved in NHPA since I moved to NH from CO at the end of 2015. I earned my MA and PsyD degrees in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver in 2012 and 2014. I stepped off of the Board following the birth of my son in 2018, and I am happy to be back! Years on the Board: 4 |
| Brittany St. Jean, Psy.D. Member At-Large (2026-2028) 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: 8 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 |
| 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: 11 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 |
| Julie Wolter, Psy.D. Behavioral Healthcare Advocacy Committee Chair Director of Public Affairs to APA
I enjoy advocating for the future of psychologists in a fast-changing healthcare system. As systems change and research advances, we must continue to prioritize the importance of the therapeutic relationship in healing. It’s an honor to be a part of a dedicated group of psychologists who care about both the health of the profession and the health of the New Hampshire community.
Years on board: 9 years |
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