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APA Services welcomes five new members to the Advocacy Coordinating Committee

APA Services welcomes five new members to its Advocacy Coordinating Committee, which guides the association’s advocacy priorities each year. Meet the new appointees shaping psychology’s voice in public policy

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American Psychological Association. (2025, November 4). APA Services welcomes five new members to the Advocacy Coordinating Committee. https://www.apaservices.org/advocacy/news/2025-coordinating-committee-members

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In October 2025, the APA Services Board of Directors, at the recommendation of President Debra Kawahara, PhD, approved the appointment of five new members to the Advocacy Coordinating Committee (ACC).

The ACC plays a vital role in shaping the advocacy direction of APA Services by recommending annual priorities that advance psychology in Washington, D.C. The committee is composed of at least 12 members who collectively represent the association’s diverse membership—spanning disciplinary focus, demographic background, student representation, career stage, and employment setting.

APA Services extends its sincere appreciation to departing ACC members Alfonso Mercado, PhD; Germán A. Cadenas Pena, PhD; Shalena Heard Wade, PhD; and Frederick L. Oswald, PhD, for their years of dedicated service and contributions to the committee’s mission.

Meet the new ACC members

London Breedlove, PsyD, MHA London Breedlove, PsyD, MHA
London Breedlove, PsyD, MHA, (they/them) is a licensed psychologist and policy leader committed to transforming behavioral health systems through advocacy, collaboration, and equity. As director of professional affairs and policy at the Washington State Psychological Association, they lead legislative, regulatory, and workforce initiatives to strengthen the profession and expand access to care.

Previously, Breedlove served as associate clinical professor and director of integrated behavioral health in the University of Washington’s department of family medicine, where they developed a program advancing primary care–behavioral health integration. A former member of APA’s Council of Representatives and recipient of the Karl F. Heiser APA Presidential Award for Advocacy, Breedlove brings over a decade of experience bridging clinical practice, systems leadership, and public policy.

Raised in Poland, Breedlove draws inspiration from community organizing and the transformative power of collective action. Their advocacy centers on building a sustainable behavioral health workforce and ensuring that every community–particularly those historically underserved–has access to compassionate, high-quality care. They hold a PsyD from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology (2011) and an Executive MHA from the University of Washington (2025).


Tisha Deen, PhD Tisha Deen, PhD
Tisha Deen, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and associate professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where she directs Behavioral Health Integration services and training. She leads a statewide SAMHSA-funded initiative expanding behavioral health services in primary care settings, especially for rural and underserved communities.

A two-time past president and fellow of the Arkansas Psychological Association (ArPA), Deen has chaired ArPA’s Government Relations Committee since 2017 and serves as the state’s federal advocacy coordinator. Her leadership has driven major policy achievements, including Medicaid reimbursement for psychological services, implementation of PSYPACT, and legislation supporting master’s-level psychology practice.

In 2025, Deen received the Karl F. Heiser APA Presidential Award for Advocacy in recognition of her long-standing contributions to psychology advocacy. As a first-generation college student from rural Arkansas, she brings both lived experience and policy expertise to her efforts to advance equity and population health.


Danna Fowble, IOM Danna Fowble, IOM
With nearly 4 decades of experience in nonprofit and association management, Danna Fowble is a recognized leader in organizational strategy and advocacy. She is the owner of Solutions 501 Association Management and Consulting, and currently serves as president/CEO of the Oklahoma Burglar and Fire Alarm Association, as well as executive director of the Oklahoma Psychological Association and Florida Psychological Association.

Fowble’s career includes 13 years with the State Chamber of Oklahoma, the state’s leading legislative advocacy organization. Through her leadership, OPA earned a 2019 APA presidential citation for excellence in federal advocacy. She also represents CESPPA/SPTA on APA’s Division 31 executive committee.

A past president of the Oklahoma Society of Association Executives, Fowble has received multiple honors, including the George Nigh Association Executive of the Year (2017). She holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Northeastern State University, is a graduate of the U.S. Chamber’s Institute for Organization Management, and is a certified fitness professional.


Elizabeth Kolmstetter, PhD Elizabeth Kolmstetter, PhD
Elizabeth Kolmstetter, PhD, is an award-winning industrial-organizational psychologist and senior federal executive with more than 30 years of service leading large-scale transformation efforts across nine agencies—including NASA, TSA, CIA, FBI, and, most recently, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

As CISA’s first chief people officer, Kolmstetter pioneered a “people first” culture that transformed employee engagement and leadership development. She was instrumental in advancing major workforce policies such as the Federal Employee Paid Parental Leave Act and Senior Executive Service reform.

A fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) and the National Academy of Public Administration, she has received numerous honors, including the Presidential Rank Award, NASA’s Outstanding Leadership Medal, and SIOP’s M. Scott Myers Award for Best Applied Research. Kolmstetter holds a PhD and MSc in industrial-organizational psychology from Virginia Tech and serves on several national boards and committees focused on workforce innovation and leadership development.


Paul Marcille, PhD Paul Marcille, PhD
Paul Marcille is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Northern California. He is a past president of both the California Psychological Association and the Bay Area Psychological Association, and serves as APA’s federal advocacy coordinator for Northern California.

Over his 30-year career in higher education, Marcille has served as dean and program director at Palo Alto University and vice president and dean of students at the American University of Paris, where he was also a tenured professor. He is a past president of the International Counseling Service in Paris and an active member of Democrats Abroad. Marcille earned his PhD from the Chicago Medical School and his undergraduate degree from Ohio University.

For more information, contact APA’s Director of Governance and Operations and Staff Liaison to the ACC, Andrew J. Ferreira.

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