Author: Melba J.T. Vasquez, PhD, ABPP

Melba J. T. Vasquez, PhD, is in independent practice in Austin, Texas. She has served as president of the American Psychological Association (APA) in 2011. She is the first Latina and Woman of Color to serve in that role. Her theme for the 2011 APA convention was social justice.

Dr. Vasquez also served a term on the APA Board of Directors. She is a former president of the Texas Psychological Association and of APA Divisions 35 (Society for the Psychology of Women) and 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology). She is a cofounder of APA Division 45 (Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity and Race), and of the National Multicultural Conference and Summit. She is a fellow of 11 divisions of the APA and holds the Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology. Dr. Vasquez has been honored with more than 50 awards for distinguished professional contributions, career service, leadership, advocacy and mentorship.

Courses By Melba J.T. Vasquez, PhD, ABPP:

	Title	Credits
3133143	Succeeding as a Therapist: How to Create a Thriving Practice in a Changing World	15
6483672	Multicultural Therapy: A Practice Imperative	10