Leadership, Excellence, and Advancement Program (LEAP)
Leadership, Excellence and Advancement Program (LEAP)
Join us for our first LEAP! APPLY HERE. Application deadline is July 1.
We anticipate a competitive application process! Any mid- or late- career SPP member is welcome to apply. This program is limited to only 20 participants. A scholarship process will be available to apply for financial support for attendance.
More about LEAP
LEAP is a virtual two-day conference scheduled for January 30-31, 2025. The primary focus of this professional development opportunity is leadership and management skill development.
LEAP’s objective is to prepare pediatric psychologists for leadership roles in the workplace, building skills and creating pathways for pediatric psychologists to achieve higher leadership level roles in healthcare settings.
Each speaker will incorporate diversity, equity, and/or inclusion into their presentation and include active learning activities to enhance retention of new knowledge and practice skills. Speakers will be nationally known and/or from our late career membership, based on areas of leadership expertise.
Program Topics include:
- Collaborative Leadership
- Project Management
- Financial Infrastructure and Organizational Funds Flow
- Philanthropy and Foundation Work
- Budgeting and Fiscal Responsibilities
- Personnel Management: DEI for Managers
- Culture Management
Confirmed Speakers:
- Ronald T. Brown, PhD, ABPP
- Cathy L. Butz, PhD
- Lori E. Crosby, PsyD
- Ann M. Davis, PhD, MPH, ABPP
- Anne E. Kazak, PhD, ABPP
- William G. Kronenberger, PhD
- Monica Mitchell, PhD
- Jennifer Shroff Pendley, PhD
- Jennifer Wisdom, PhD, MPH, ABPP
Both a pre- and post- workshop will be held. Before LEAP, participants will have the opportunity to get to know each other, level-set expectations, and highlight the purpose/objectives and agenda. Post-LEAP, the group will gather to debrief and discuss ongoing support of the cohort.
Questions? Email info@pedpsych.org.
The Society of Pediatric Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Society of Pediatric Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content.