We look forward to seeing you at one of our many events and offerings, but also welcome you to contact us through our website or by getting in touch with any of the board members listed below. We’d love to talk with you about opportunities to become more involved at the Alliance, or to hear your thoughts and feedback.
Alliance Executive Committee
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CHILD THERAPY Erin Menser
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These committees manage the operations of our organization's many and varied offerings, and are dedicated to serving the needs of members. As such, they welcome your suggestions and feedback.
Executive Committee
The executive committee comprises the board officers and the chair of the Alliance Technology Committee. The president serves a 4-year term, first year as president-elect, two years as president, and a final year as past-president. The secretary and treasurer serve two-year terms and their terms may be renewable without election. As chair of this committee, the president has discretion about this committee's purpose and function.
Julie Cake, Chair
206-920-1448
president@nwaps.org
Members
- Susan Nelson
- Tyson Conner
- Brooke Lather-McElligott
- Alexandra Woollacott
Dorpat Lecture in Psychoanalysis & Society Committee
The Alliance was entrusted by an anonymous donor with the creation and oversight of a lecture series to honor Theo Dorpat, MD. The Dorpat Lecture in Psychoanalysis and Society recognizes significant work in applying psychoanalytic understanding to social problems, and is presented to the general public to help inform about psychoanalytic concepts and their value in addressing societal issues. Lectures are presented every one to two years, free of charge.
A committee of Alliance members works to identify and present outstanding public servants whose work meets the standards outlined above. Learn more
Rebecca DiNino, Chair
(206) 650-7710
dorpat@nwaps.org
Members
- Susan Jenkins
- Kathleen Heppell
- Ann DeLancey
- Robin Westby
Education Committee
This committee works to facilitate meaningful opportunities for the ongoing development of professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest who value psychoanalytic theory, knowledge and practice.
Many courses are offered each fall, winter and spring by Alliance members and other professionals from the wider psychoanalytic community. Learn more
Kim Richan, Chair
education@nwaps.org
206-708-4622
Members
- Elise Hale-Case
- Nicola Mucci
- Carol Poole
Mentoring Groups Committee
Elisa Kristine, Chair
mentoring-groups@nwaps.org
206-745-0292
Members
- Peter Jabin
- Alexandra Woollacott
The Forum Conference Committee
Each April, for more than 25 years, the Northwest psychoanalytic community has come together to experience the Forum -- the Alliance's annual professional conference. Master clinicians, as well as newer faces in our profession, present on a wide variety of psychoanalytic subjects. Many years we also have an afternoon plenary session, in which all attendees meet together to share an experience. The conference also serves as the organization's annual meeting. The Northwest psychoanalytic community enjoys an abundance of experience, training and expertise representing much of the psychoanalytic landscape. It is the aim of the Forum to share this wealth with our members and the community at large. Learn more
Brian Pendergast, Chair
forum@nwaps.org
Members
- Clare Isaacson
- Caleb Dodson
- Janelle Eckhardt
- Riley Paterson
- Maria Klots
Membership Committee
This committee manages the membership database and collects dues, provides orientation for new members, encourages renewal in expiring members, and develops projects that will strengthen and broaden our membership base.
A sub-committee known as Members Connect develops projects, organizes social gatherings, and maintains an online platform that is designed to strengthen the connections between Alliance members. Learn more
Erin Menser, Chair
membership@nwaps.org
206-456-4576
Members
- Sherry Thomas
Distinguished Speakers Committee
The Distinguished Speakers committee presents conferences featuring nationally and internationally known psychoanalytic speakers several times a year.
John Allemand, Chair
distinguished-speakers@nwaps.org
253-509-8302
Members
- Erin Carruth
- Deb Gruber
- Cheryl Henry
- Babs Glover
Technology Committee
This committee oversees and manages websites associated with The Alliance.
Tyson Conner, Chair
technology@nwaps.org
206-748-9640
Members
- Jamie Friddle
- Erin Carruth
Child Therapy Committee
The Child Therapy Committee seeks to serve our region's child therapists and those interested in learning about psychotherapy through the study of children. We hope to provide therapists and professionals working with children a network to connect professionally and socially with colleagues and friends. We work to provide Alliance members with lectures and training opportunities to deepen clinical work with children as well as community events to feel supported and connected.