Leadership over the Years

The history of the American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Psychologists and Social Workers organization and now the PSW Section of the Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals is enduring and distinguished. Tradition, professional standing, leadership and commitment in the area of spinal cord healthcare are exemplified in the Founders and Presidents. Similarly, the Board of Directors, Chairpersons and Committee members have provided the solid organizational and professional foundation upon which to build.

American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Psychologists and Social Workers (AASCIPSW) Founders

Vivian Beyda, DrPH; Helen T. Bosshart, MSW; Karen Boies-Hickman, Ph.D.; Dawn Cooke, ACSW; William H. Cooley, LCSW; Marguerite J. David, MSW; Michael E. Dunn, Ph.D.; Paul B. Johnson, Ph.D.; E. Jason Mask, ACSW; Lloyd Irwin Moore, Ph.D.; James J. Peters; Gail B. Price, RN, BS.; Marcy Ritt, MSW; Irene Saperstein, LCSW; Joan H. Sheldon, MSSW; Theresa M. Sorota, LCSW; Patricia D. Strasberg, Ed.D.; Hugh B. Taylor, MSW; Robert L. Umiauf, Ph.D.; and Grady N. Williams, Ph.D.

AASCIPSW/PSW Presidents

Joan H. Sheldon, MSSW 1986-1987
Helen T. Bosshart, MSSW, LCSW 1987-1988
E. Jason Mask, MSW, LCSW 1988-1989
Michael E. Dunn, Ph.D., 1989-1990
Theresa M. Sorota, MSW, LCSW 1990-1991
Frances M. Buck, Ph.D. 1991-1992
Craig L. Alexander, Ph.D. 1992-1993
Helen T. Bosshart, MSSW, LCSW 1993-1994
Frances M. Buck, Ph.D. 1994-1995
Mickey L. Ginsburg, Ph.D. 1995-1996
Dawn Cooke, MSW, ACSW 1996-1997
Dawn Cooke, MSW, ACSW 1997-1998
Stanley H. Ducharme, Ph.D. 1998-1999
Stanley H. Ducharme, Ph.D. 1999-2000
Lester Butt, Ph.D., ABPP 2000-2001
Lester Butt, Ph.D., ABPP 2001-2002
Marcia L. Bernstein, MSW, LCSW 2002-2003
Helen T. Bosshart, MSSW, LCSW 2003-3004
L. Scott Richards, Ph.D., ABPP 2004-2005
Terrie L. Price, Ph.D., 2005-2006
Terrie L. Price, Ph.D., ABPP 2006-2007
Lester Butt, Ph.D., ABPP 2007-2008
E. Jason Mask, MSW, LCSW 2008-2009
Sigmund Hough, Ph.D., ABPP 2009-2010
Sigmund Hough, Ph.D., ABPP 2010-20011