Board of Trustees

TPA’s Board of Trustees provides strategic direction and leadership to advance the association’s mission. These dedicated volunteers represent the diverse voices of psychology across Texas and guide TPA’s efforts in advocacy, education, and professional support. Meet the leaders who helped shape our organization by visiting our Past Presidents page.

Applications to join the Board open every summer—stay tuned for details on how to get involved and help shape the future of psychology in Texas.

Executive Committee
William July
William July, Ph.D.
President
 Kari Leavell
Kari Leavell, Ph.D.
President-Elect
Joycelyn Williams
Joycelyn Williams Thomas, Ph.D., MSCP
President-Elect Designate
 Mary Beth Kiser
Mary Beth Kiser, CAE
Executive Director
Secretary (Ex-Officio)

Trustees
Elaheh Ashtari
Elaheh "Ela" Ashtari, PsyD
Diversity Rep
Term Expires: Dec. 2026
 Ryan Cooper
Ryan Cooper, Ph.D., JD
Term Expires: Dec. 2025
John Delatorre
John Delatorre, PsyD
Term Expires: Dec. 2025
 Lance Garrison
Lance Garrison, Ph.D.
Term Expires: Dec. 2027
John P Godfrey
John P Godfrey, Ph.D.
Term Expires: Dec. 2026
 Kim Gushanas
Kim Gushanas, Ph.D.
Term Expires: Dec. 2027
Ashlee Martinez
Ashlee Martinez, Ph.D.
Term Expires: Dec. 2026
 Jeanette Mayse
Jeanette Mayse, Ph.D., ABPP
Term Expires: Dec. 2025
Megan Mooney
Megan Mooney, Ph.D.
APA Council Rep
Term Expires: Dec. 2027
 Dean Paret
Dean Paret, Ph.D.
Parliamentarian
Term Expires: Dec. 2026
Venette Westhoven
Venette Westhoven, Ph.D.
Term Expires: Dec. 2027
  

Ex-Officios
Courtney Banks
Courtney Banks, Ph.D., LP, LSSP
TPF President
 Charlotte Parrott
Charlotte Parrott, Ph.D.
PAC Chair and FAC
Cheryl Hall
Cheryl Hall, Ph.D., MSCP
FAC
 Mary Beth Morgan
Mary Beth Morgan
Student Senate President