American Academy of Clinical Psychology
Interested in Serving as a Board Member?
We are looking for candidates who are board certified with the American Board of Professional Psychology or APA Fellows, but all licensed psychologists are welcome to apply. We are also looking for students to serve as leaders on our Student Division.
For additional information please email Gerardo Rodriguez-Menendez at grodriguez-menendez@thechicagoschool.edu
Officers & Board 0F DIRCTORS |
President
Gerardo Rodriguez-Menendez, Ph.D., ABPP, MSCP | Gerardo Rodriquez-Menendez, PhD, is Chair and Professor of the Clinical Psychopharmacology Program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. He is also the President of the R-A Pinnacle Group, a private corporation dedicated to providing leadership development, executive coaching and business consulting. He earned his PhD in Clinical Psychology, with a concentration in Neuropsychology, and an MS in General Psychology from Albizu University. Additionally he completed a postdoctoral MS in Clinical Psychopharmacology from Nova Southeastern University. Rodriguez-Menendez’ career spans a broad spectrum of responsibilities in education, administration, research, and consulting. From 2014 - 2017 he was the Dean of the College of Psychology at John F. Kennedy University. In 2010 – 2012, he served as the Interim Dean of the School of Psychology at Fielding Graduate University. From 2001 – 2007 he served as the Chancellor of Albizu University, Miami Campus. He also maintains a private consulting practice assisting institutions of higher education and business organizations in areas of strategic planning, leadership coaching, accreditation and licensing, academic governance and ethics, program development, and faculty development. Rodriguez-Menendez is a practicing psychologist and a frequent presenter at conferences across the country. Among his areas of expertise are promoting minority enrollment in clinical psychology programs and developing multicultural training models. Rodriquez-Menendez is bilingual and has published on psychology topics in both English and Spanish. |
Treasurer | Dr. Norfleet is a licensed psychologist in California, where she is both a member of the adjunct clinical faculty in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine and in part-time independent practice providing psychotherapy to individuals and couples across the life span. Her work at Stanford involves training and supervision, as well as administrative duties. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings including community mental health, school psychology, forensic psychology, couple and family and individual psychotherapy, and medical psychology. A Fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science, and the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, Dr. Norfleet has served on various national committees for continuing professional education, colleague assistance and accreditation of doctoral and postdoctoral training programs. Dr. Norfleet’s work in the community includes service as President of the Board of Directors of the Mental Research Institute, a non-profit foundation that provides small grants to fund breakthrough research projects that use an interactional approach to facilitate healthy relationships. |
Director | Dr. George Kapalka is a clinical and prescribing psychologist practicing at the Children's Treatment Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is a diplomate in clinical psychology since 2000. He has been practicing for over 30 years with primary focus on the treatment of children/adolescents and their families. He is Distinguished Professor and Program Director of the Master’s of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology at Alliant International University’s California School of Professional Psychology. He is the author/editor of six books and numerous research publications and presentations, and his book, "Parenting Your Out-of-Control Child" (New Harbinger, 2007) has been translated into 10 foreign languages. He is a fellow of the American Psychological Association and has received the Researcher of the Year Award from the New Jersey Psychological Association. He has been interviewed in newspapers, Internet publications, and on television. |
Kelsey M. Latimer, PhD, CEDS-S, APRN, PMHNP-BC | Kelsey M. Latimer, PhD, CEDS-S, APRN, PMHNP-BC graduated from the University of Rhode Island. Dr. Latimer started her research career at Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital pediatric research program. She earned her doctorate and Master of Science degrees from the University of North Texas, with emphases in child/adolescent development and neuropsychology. Dr. Latimer is passionate in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders, women's issues, trauma treatment and anxiety management. She oversaw several nationally recognized eating disorder treatment programs for children, adolescents and adults. During the Covid pandemic she oversaw a residential treatment center which inspired her to go back to school to gain further education in the area of nursing. She completed her BSN from Florida Atlantic University and MSN at St. Thomas University with a psychiatric nursing focus. In addition, she is also an Associate Alumni of Harvard Medical School as a graduate of the Foundation of Clinical Research Certificate Program in 2024. Dr. Latimer is skilled in a variety of techniques and skills, including EMDR, DBT, CBT, person-centered, and interpersonal process work and is an expert in psychological/neuropsychological assessment across the lifespan. She is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and a PSYPACT licensed clinical psychologist; she is also a Certified School Psychologist, Qualified Supervisor (QS) in the state of Florida, and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Supervisor for IAEDP and owner of KML Psychological Services. Dr. Latimer has presented regionally/nationally/ internationally with over 50 invited presentations on topics such as body image, dieting downfalls, eating disorder evidence-based treatment, college student functioning and working with the millennial generation. She has been featured in dozens of media outlets (including TIME, Teen Vogue, Forbes, Today.com, Women's Health print magazine, Cosmopolitan, Allure, Washington Post, Huffington Post and many others) and is a medical reviewer for Everyday Health and bpHope. Dr. Latimer is also the co-author of the children's book series "POOFAS," which focuses on helping children to understand their emotions and provide development of positive self-esteem and positive self-talk. |
Christopher Rossilli, PsyD, MSCP, ABMP | Christopher Rossilli, PsyD, MSCP, ABMP, is a board-certified medical psychologist with the American Board of Medical Psychology and passed the PEP exam in 2018. Dr. Rossilliis an Albizu University (PsyD) and Nova Southeastern University (MSCP) graduate. He completed two RXP practicums with neurology and primary care. He currently operates a private practice located in Fleming Island, Florida. His research interests include brain health, medical cannabis, and ketamine. For the past seven years, Dr. Rossilli has chaired the Medical Psychology division of the Florida Psychological Association and has served as an LAPPB Delegate and Florida RXP committee member. He is an adjunct facility member at the Chicago School MSCP program that teaches pathophysiology. He has presented on various subject matters, such as post-stroke delirium, over-the-counter medication reviews, and medical marijuana. |
Rita M. Rivera, PsyD, HSP, CGP Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Rita M. Rivera, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist at Yale University. She earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Neuropsychology at Albizu University and completed her clinical residency at Duke University. Dr. Rivera also holds credentials as a Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP) by the International Board for Certification of Group Psychotherapists, a Certified Trauma Professional (CTP) by the International Association of Trauma Professionals (IATP), a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) by the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), and a Certified Crisis Worker by the American Association of Suicidology (AAS). Dr. Rivera has clinical & research experience working with multicultural & multilingual individuals, immigrant populations, college students, patients with neurological conditions, and trauma survivors in the United States and Latin America. Her clinical interests include anxiety and depressive disorders, trauma, neurocognitive presentations, and cross-cultural adjustment. Dr. Rivera adheres to a biopsychosocial model & integrates cognitive-behavioral, trauma-informed, and relational-cultural frameworks. Currently, Dr. Rivera serves on the boards of the International Council of Psychologists (ICP), the American Academy of Clinical Psychology (AACP), the APA’s Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity and Race (Division 45), and the APA's Society of Group Psychology and Group Psychotherapy (Div. 49). |
Student Representative
Josue Martinez MS, NCC, LPC, PsyD Candidate | Josue Martinez, MS, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in both NJ and PA and has been working in the field of counseling for over 10 years. He is currently entering his 4th year as a PsyD Student and working through the MSCP degree. That aim is to offer a holistic approach to mental health care when finishing his academic journey. Josue loves learning and understanding the complexities of the human experience. |
We have a vacancy on the Board of Directors. If you would like to nominate someone (with their permission, of course) or self-nominate for this vacancy, please contact me as soon as possible (grodriguez-menendez@thechicagoschool.edu).
The Director would attend one or two annual meetings (expenses paid), actively serve on a committee(s), and have the same desire as our existing Board of Directors to establish an outstanding Academy for professionals in the interest of the furtherance of clinical psychology. Please provide a brief summary of how you envision being of assistance to the Board.
Should you have any questions or would like to speak with me personally, please contact at grodriguez-menendez@thechicagoschool.edu.
Executive Director
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The American Academy of Clinical Psychology is an independent membership association that encourages and promotes the development of excellence in the practice of Professional Psychology. The Academy is not affiliated with any other organization including the American Board of Professional Psychology.