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Legislative Advocacy Fellow

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CPA’s Legislative Advocacy Fellow

Gain public policy learning experience and use psychological science to influence government at the state and federal level.

Eligibility:

Enrolled as a doctoral student in psychology (from an APA-accredited doctoral program or internship).
– OR – Have a doctorate in psychology (from an APA accredited doctoral program).
Be a member of CPA (or applicant for membership).
Able to attend weekly Legislative Committee meetings on Monday mornings at 8:30AM

Position Description:

The CPA Legislative Advocacy Fellow will be involved in the following ways:

Attend weekly CPA legislative committee meetings. Weekly during the Legislative session and biweekly in the off months.
Write up legislative briefs to go out to members as needed.
Draft content for social media messages.
Serve on team sending out messages on Voter Voice when we need members to contact their legislators.
Learn how to write testimony in response to proposed bills and gather testimony from members.
Have the opportunity to testify before the CT Legislature.
Draft surveys to collect data and/or gauge interest from members related to priority areas for advocacy.
Organize annual Legislative Breakfast.
Receive support and mentorship from CPA staff and leadership.

Ideal candidates

Demonstrate excellence in scientific and/or professional psychology.
Demonstrate knowledge of policy issues.
Have a strong interest in applying psychological knowledge to the solution of societal challenges.
Are able to work quickly and communicate effectively on a wide variety of topics and be able to work cooperatively with individuals with diverse viewpoints.

Position Details:

January/Febuary – December 31

Weekly or biweekly Zoom calls:

Mondays, 8:30 – 9:00 am

Honorarium:

$1,000.00

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Applications DUE: February 22, 2026

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CPA's

CPA’s Legislative Advocacy Fellow

Gain public policy learning experience and use psychological science to influence government at the state and federal level.

Eligibility:

Enrolled as a doctoral student in psychology (from an APA-accredited doctoral program or internship).

– OR – Have a doctorate in psychology (from an APA accredited doctoral program).

Be a member of CPA (or applicant for membership).

Able to attend weekly Legislative Committee meetings on Monday mornings at 8:30AM

Position Description:

The CPA Legislative Advocacy Fellow will be involved in the following ways:

Attend weekly CPA legislative committee meetings. Weekly during the Legislative session and biweekly in the off months.

Write up legislative briefs to go out to members as needed.

Draft content for social media messages.

Serve on team sending out messages on Voter Voice when we need members to contact their legislators.

Learn how to write testimony in response to proposed bills and gather testimony from members.

Have the opportunity to testify before the CT Legislature.

Draft surveys to collect data and/or gauge interest from members related to priority areas for advocacy.

Organize annual Legislative Breakfast.

Receive support and mentorship from CPA staff and leadership.

Ideal candidates

Demonstrate excellence in scientific and/or professional psychology.

Demonstrate knowledge of policy issues.

Have a strong interest in applying psychological knowledge to the solution of societal challenges.

Are able to work quickly and communicate effectively on a wide variety of topics and be able to work cooperatively with individuals with diverse viewpoints.