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 in the fall.

Executive Committee
Kari Leavell
Kari Leavell, Ph.D.
President
 William July
William July, Ph.D.
Immediate Past-President
Joycelyn Williams Thomas
Joycelyn Williams Thomas, Ph.D.
President-Elect
 John Delatorre
John Delatorre, Ph.D.
President-Elect Designate
Kelly George
Kelly George
Executive Director
(Ex-Officio)
  

Trustees
Elaheh Ashtari
Elaheh "Ela" Ashtari, PsyD
Diversity Rep, and FAC
Term Expires: Dec. 2026
 John P Godfrey
John P Godfrey, Ph.D.
Term Expires: Dec. 2026
Kim Gushanas
Kim Gushanas, Ph.D.
Term Expires: Dec. 2027
 Lance Garrison
Lance Garrison, Ph.D.
Term Expires: Dec. 2027
Sarah Kranz
Sarah Kranz, Ph.D.
Term Expires: Dec. 2028
 Ken Montfort
Ken Montfort, Ph.D.
Term Expires: Dec. 2028
Megan Mooney
Megan Mooney, Ph.D.
APA Council Rep
Term Expires: Dec. 2027
 Dean Paret
Dean Paret, Ph.D.
Term Expires: Dec. 2026
Dennis Scholl
Dennis Scholl, Ph.D.
Term Expires: Dec. 2028
 Venette Westhoven
Venette Westhoven, Ph.D.
Term Expires: Dec. 2027

Ex-Officios
Charlotte Parrot
Charlotte Parrot, Ph.D.
FAC
 Amanda Ventra
Amanda Venta, Ph.D.
Texas Psychological Foundation Chair
Malvika Narayan
Malvika Narayan, M.A.
Student Senate President