Meet the Candidates for APA President-Elect
A Virtual Town Hall Hosted by the Connecticut Psychological Association and Rhode Island Psychological Association
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 7:30–8:30 PM ET
Location: Live Via Zoom
Register in advance for this meeting:
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Cost: Â FREE to attend (Not CE eligible)
Live only. Â Webinar will NOT be recorded
Join colleagues from Connecticut and Rhode Island for a unique opportunity to meet the candidates seeking election as the next President-Elect of the American Psychological Association (APA).
The APA president-elect ballot will be open from August 3 through September 16, 2026. The elected candidate will serve as APA President-Elect in 2027 and APA President in 2028.
During this interactive virtual forum, each candidate will provide a brief five-minute introduction outlining their vision for APA and the profession of psychology. The remainder of the program will be dedicated to audience questions and discussion, giving attendees an opportunity to learn more about the candidates’ priorities, leadership styles, and perspectives on issues affecting psychologists, researchers, educators, trainees, and the communities we serve.
Candice Nicole Hargons, PhD
Drawing on leadership experience across graduate student, state, division, and national APA governance, Dr. Hargons emphasizes collaboration, courage, and the transformative potential of psychology. Her campaign theme is: “Together, let’s show what APA CAN DO.” https://www.apa.org/about/governance/elections/president-elect-candidate-hargons
Chuck Hollister, PhD
A psychologist, consultant, advocate, and state psychological association executive, Dr. Hollister focuses on reimbursement, workforce relevance, advocacy, scientific advancement, human rights, and strengthening partnerships between APA, divisions, and state associations.
https://www.apa.org/about/governance/elections/president-elect-candidate-hollister
Margaret Bull Kovera, PhD
With experience serving on the APA Board of Directors, Dr. Kovera highlights psychology’s broad societal impact and advocates for a united profession that advances evidence-based psychology through collective leadership and action.
https://www.apa.org/about/governance/elections/president-elect-candidate-kovera
Whether you are an APA member, state association leader, early career psychologist, student, researcher, educator, or practitioner, this forum offers an excellent opportunity to become an informed voter and engage directly with the candidates seeking to lead our national association.
Registration is free, but advance registration is required.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86950372140?pwd=yC8a7NiCKVjM8Q8x8T3uLGukoBISBj.1
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We hope you will join us for this important conversation about the future of APA and the profession of psychology.