As a Senior Scholar in the Center for Advancement and Well-Being, Ali Weinstein has been elected as a Member-at-Large in the Society for Health Psychology (SfHP), a division of the American Psychological Association (APA). Weinstein expressed her honor and commitment to serving in this role, emphasizing the importance of contributions from members to strengthen the organization.
Weinstein has been actively involved with SfHP for over 15 years and considers it one of her primary professional organizations as a health psychologist. Throughout her tenure, she has held various committee and leadership positions, including chairing the Health Research Council for six years. In recognition of her dedication to SfHP, Weinstein was awarded the Barbara A. Keeton Volunteer of the Year Award last year.
As a Member-at-Large, Weinstein will serve a three-year term that begins after the APA conference in early August 2024. She looks forward to continuing her service and contributing to the growth and success of SfHP.
Weinstein has been committed to promoting health psychology research and practice since she began her career as a health psychologist. She believes that collaborative efforts are essential for making meaningful changes in healthcare policies and practices. Her passion for health psychology is reflected in her work with SfHP, where she strives to build strong relationships with other members and promote their contributions.
Throughout her tenure with SfHP, Weinstein has worked tirelessly to advance health psychology research and practice. She has held various leadership positions within the organization, including chairing the Health Research Council for six years. In this role, she oversaw several important initiatives that aimed to increase funding opportunities for health psychology research.
In addition to her work with SfHP, Weinstein is also an active member of other professional organizations related to healthcare policy and practice. Her expertise in these areas has helped shape public policy debates on healthcare issues such as accessibility, affordability, and quality of care.
Weinstein’s election as Member-at-Large is a testament to her dedication and commitment to advancing health psychology research and practice through collaboration with others. As she embarks on this new role, she looks forward to continuing her work with SfHP and building stronger relationships with other members of the organization.
Overall, Ali Weinstein’s election as Member-at-Large signifies an exciting opportunity for health psychology researchers and practitioners who are passionate about making positive changes in healthcare policies and practices through collaborative efforts.
