Letter from the President

Dear RPA Members,

 
As your 2025 RPA Board President, I wanted to take a moment to share our vision for the exciting year ahead. It is truly an honor to serve as your President, and I am deeply grateful for your continued membership in our organization this year.  RPA is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative space for all members to participate within our organization.  We hope to see you this year at one of our many events either in-person or over Zoom for our distant members.
 
In 2025, we will focus on several key initiatives:

New Website:  We have built a brand-new website to meet our growing needs and launched social media accounts to expand our reach to mental health practitioners and the local community.  
 
Community Building: This year, we plan to expand networking opportunities and facilitate collaborations across disciplines to enhance the exchange of ideas and foster greater professional connections within the Redwood Empire.  We will be hosting monthly events to this end, and we hope to see you soon!
 
Continuing Education & Professional Development: We are committed to providing enriching education and professional development (CPD) opportunities that help our members stay at the forefront of emerging research, therapeutic modalities, and ethical practices.  We are excited to be expanding our CPD offerings this year with multiple consultation groups that meet monthly over Zoom.  

Advocacy and Political Awareness:  We are building our network of advocacy; in addition to attendance at Lobby Days in Sacramento, our Local Advocacy Network (LAN) Representative is building relationships with our state and national leaders, with regular meetings with the staff of our elected officials and sharing the most current pending legislature that affects our field with RPA members.  

Your involvement in RPA is vital to our success. Whether you are a new member or have been with us for years, we encourage you to engage with us in the year ahead – attend events, participate in committees, and consider joining the board in the years to come. Your expertise and passion are invaluable, and together we can continue to build a stronger, more resilient mental health community.
 
 
Warmly,
Jennifer Lotz, Psy.D.
(she, her, hers)
President, Redwood Psychological Association