With approval by the SNS Executive Board, the ACPP Committee will set forth the standards of advanced clinical practice in sports neuropsychology and develop a process to evaluate and review the qualifications of members seeking the ACPP designation of expertise in sports neuropsychology.
Advanced Clinical Practice Proficiency
Co-Chairs: Russell Bauer, PhD, ABPP-CN & Sonia Mosch, PhD, ABPP-CN
Members:
Lisa Nippoldt Baca, PhD, ABPP-CN
Mark Herceg, PhD
David Lechuga, PhD
Neal McGrath, PhD
Jamie Pardini, PhD
Kenneth Podell, PhD
Lesley Ritchie, PhD, C. Psych, ABPP-CN
Awards
Functions as a vehicle for the SNS to implement an awards program that recognizes important accomplishments and/or service related to the field of sports neuropsychology and to SNS. The committee creates, administers, and grants awards approved by the Executive Board. Current awards include: Distinguished Service, Early Career, and Dissertation Awards.
Chair: Brenda Spiegler, PhD
Board Liaison: Michael Czarnota, PhD
Members:
Mauricio Garcia-Barrera, PhD
Jamie Pardini, PhD
Lesley Ritchie, PhD
Philip Schatz, PhD
Education
Provide education to professional and lay communities about the role of a sport neuropsychologist in sport concussion prevention and management, as well as to provide factually based information about concussion risks and recovery.
Co-Chair: Kate Higgins, PsyD
Co-Chair: Lindy Fields, PhD
Board Liaison: Nyaz Didehbani, PhD
Members:
Sonia Mosch, PhD
Spencer Liebel, PhD
Jonathan Lichtenstein, PsyD
Sabrina Jennings, PhD
Alexandra Jackson, PsyD
Fellows
Honor and recognize longstanding professional members who have distinguished themselves through exemplary contributions to the development of the science and practice of Sports Neuropsychology.
Chair: C. Munro Cullum, PhD
Members:
Jeffrey Barth, PhD
Donna Broshek, PhD
Ruben Echemendia, PhD
Gerard A. Gioia, PhD
Finance
To oversee and guide the Society regarding the financial operations and fiscal responsibilities of the Society, to promote the financial growth, strength, and welfare of the Society for the benefit of its general membership, and to assist the Treasurer upon request in completing specific financial tasks.
Chair: Frank Webbe, PhD, Past Treasurer
Board Liaison:
Members:
Donna Broshek, PhD (Executive Director, ex-officio)
Natalie Sherry, PsyD, MBA
Aliyah Snyder, PhD
Chris Vaughan, PsyD, Treasurer
Media
To guide, execute, plan for, and provide oversight for the distribution and communication of SNS news and information to the membership, stakeholders, and the public.
Chair: Elizabeth Pieroth, PsyD, ABPP
Board Liaison:
Members:
Donna Broshek, PhD (Executive Director, ex-officio)
Mauricio Garcia-Barrera, PhD
Christina Kunec, PsyD
Elizabeth Pieroth, PhD
Kaitlin Riegler, MS
Marla Shapiro, PhD
Mark Todd, PhD
Membership
Promote, recruit and accept applications for the organization. Review application materials and respond to applicants. Communicate application vetting to associated membership groups within the organization.
Chair: Paul Cohen, PsyD
Co-Chair: Victoria Merritt, PhD
Board Liaison: Michael Czarnota, PhD
Members:
Vanessa Fazio, PhD
Catherine McGill, PsyD
Garrett Thomas (Trainee/Student Member)
Mark Todd, PhD
Aly Uhren (Trainee/Student Member)
Nominations & Elections
Identify potential nominees/candidates for elected SNS positions and make recommendations to the SNS Board.
Chair: Gerard A. Gioia, PhD (Munro Cullum, PhD, Interim Chair)
Members:
Mauricio Garcia-Barrera, PhD, RPsych
Paul Cohen, PsyD
Paul Duquette, PhD
Danielle Ransom, PsyD
Policy & Planning
Develop recommendations to present to the Executive Board regarding issues such as long-term goals and planning, amendments to the SNS By-Laws, official position papers, or other activities and actions requested by the President and the Board of Directors.
Co-Chair: Ruben Echemendia, PhD
Co-Chair: Elizabeth Pieroth, PhD
Board Liaison: Nyaz Didehbani, PhD
Members:
Mark Barisa, PhD
Benjamin Brett, PhD
Eric Freitag, PsyD
Lisa Nippoldt-Baca, PsyD
Summer Ott, PsyD
Lesley Ritchie, PhD, C.Psych
Alissa Wicklund, PhD
Program
Planning and execution of the annual meeting and symposium.
Symposium Director: Catherine McGill, PsyD
Program Chair: Mauricio Garcia-Barrera, PhD, R. Psych
Board Liaison: Mark Barisa, PhD
Speaker Liaison: Racheal Smetana, PsyD
Continuing Education Chairs: Jennifer Apps, PhD, Maegan Sady, PhD & Christopher Vaughan, PsyD
Sponsorship Chair: Benjamin Brett, PhD
Student Volunteer Coordinators: Katie Denny, PhD & Kate Higgins, PsyD
Poster Chairs: Philip Schatz, PhD & Magdalena Wojtowicz, PhD
Media Relations: Benjamin Brett, PhD
Social & Cultural Equity in Sports
Identify equity issues and barriers experienced by athletes and professionals who care for them, in order to provide education and promote social equity, cultural, and linguistic considerations in sports to optimize clinical care in our diverse athlete population.
Co-Chairs: Nyaz Didehbani, PhD & Mauricio Garcia-Barrera, PhD
Board Liaison: Nyaz Didehbani, PhD
Members:
Benjamin Brett, PhD
Donna Broshek, PhD
Todd Caze II, PhD
David Lechuga, PhD
Sonia Mosch, PhD
Marc Norman, PhD
Sports Neuropsychology Action & Professional Practice (SNAPP)
To promote and enhance the practice of sports neuropsychology by 1) providing support and resources to SNS members, 2) educating the public and stakeholders about the role of sports neuropsychology, and 3) monitoring, supporting, and providing advocacy for legislation/regulations that impact sports neuropsychology, and 4) encouraging the visibility of the profession.
Chair: Summer Ott, PsyD
Board Liaison: Mark Barisa, PhD (IOPC Representative & Co-Head, Legislative & Billing Subcommittee)
Members:
Hillary Abel (Student Member)
Brandon Baughman, PhD
Jill Brooks, PhD
Paul Cohen, PsyD
Mike Czarnota, PhD (Canada Representative)
Emily DiVirgilio, PhD
Jonathan French, PsyD
Lauren Irwin Harper, PhD (affiliate member)
Christina Kunec, PsyD (Head, Public/Stakeholder Outreach Subcommittee)
Dawn Levine, PhD (Head, Member Needs Subcommittee)
Jonathan Lichtenstein, PsyD (Education Committee Representative)
Zachary Marowitz, PsyD
Victoria Merritt, PhD
Lisa Nippoldt-Baca, PsyD (Policy & Planning Subcommittee Representative)
Ken Podell, PhD (Head, Telepsychology Subcommittee)
Pauline Prince, PhD
Marla Shapiro, PhD
Alissa Wicklund, PhD (Co-Head, Legislative & Billing Subcommittee)
Student
Promote the professional development of trainees in sports neuropsychology in both clinical practice and science, provide opportunities and guidance for academic and professional growth, and encourage and inspire trainees to become leaders and advocates within SNS, other organizations, and the profession of sports neuropsychology.
Chair: Kaitlin Riegler
Chair-Elect: Madeline Doucette
Advisors: Nathan Kegel, PhD & Lisa Manderino, PhD
Board Liaison: Michael Czarnota, PhD
Secretary: Garrett Thomas