Candidate Statements
Division 50 President-Elect
Nancy A. Haug, PhD, ABAP:
I would be delighted to serve as President-Elect for Division 50. I have been an active contributor to SoAP throughout my career holding leadership positions including Editor for The Addictions Newsletter, Chair of the Outreach and Dissemination Committee, Bylaws Review Committee, and most recently, Member-at-Large for Practice and Executive Committee. I am a tenured Professor of Psychology in the PAU-Stanford PsyD Consortium at Palo Alto University and Adjunct Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine in the Addiction Medicine fellowship program. As a Division 50 Fellow and ABPP board certified specialist in Addiction Psychology, my academic career has focused on evidence-based behavioral and psychosocial interventions for treating substance use and is informed by a private practice treating patients with addictive disorders. Through national service activities, local/regional presentations and community involvement, my work significantly enhances dissemination and training efforts in addiction psychology and counseling. I currently serve as Chair of the APA Ethics Committee. In this leadership role, I steer the direction and vision of the committee, represent the committee in the broader APA organizational context, and oversee adjudication. These experiences have prepared me to lead the science, practice, and advocacy initiatives of our SoAP members. I am passionate about extending the work of our current Division 50 committees. My goals are to promote scientific research, connect with clinicians in the addiction treatment community, support early career investigators, and engage with our amazing graduate students. Thank you for considering me as President-Elect!
Member-At-Large (Practice)
Anne C. Fernandez, PhD:
Substance use disorders are among the most common and devastating psychological conditions in the United States. As addiction-trained psychologists, we play a crucial role in addressing this escalating public health crisis and in mitigating inequities in treatment access. My candidacy for Division 50 Member-at-Large for Practice is driven by a desire to work collaboratively with the APA, Division 50, and other practice-focused divisions to enhance our focus on addiction practice through increased attention, education, initiatives, and advocacy. One of my goals in seeking this position is to work within the organization to advocate for comprehensive addiction training and education for all practicing psychologists, thereby ensuring that our organization effectively meets the nation's need for addiction-trained mental health professionals. I believe my extensive experience uniquely qualifies me to serve in this capacity. As an Associate Professor in the University of Michigan’s Department of Psychiatry and a licensed psychologist, I bring 12 years of professional experience treating addiction. I have led numerous grant-funded research projects aimed at expanding and improving addiction treatment and health services. My leadership roles—including Associate Director of an outpatient addiction clinic, Co-Director of a multidisciplinary alcohol-associated liver disease clinic, and Director of Clinical Research for MI-ACRE—have offered me deep insights into the needs of practicing psychologists treating addiction. It would be a tremendous honor to serve as the Member-at-Large for Practice, and I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to support Division 50 and serve as a liaison to other practice divisions to advance addiction care.
David T. Lardier Jr., PhD:
If elected as the Member-At-Large (Practice) for the Society of Addiction Psychology (SoAP), I would be honored to bridge SoAP with APA divisions focused on clinical practice. Over the past two years, I have served as the Early Career Psychologist Representative (ECP) for SoAP, supporting the development of the ECP seminar series and grants, fostering growth opportunities for early career psychologists. As an Assistant Professor at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences Center, I bring extensive experience as a principal investigator and co-investigator on NIH- and SAMHSA-funded grants. My work centers on multi-level prevention-intervention and implementation science research, with a focus on expanding behavioral health (BH) services in urban and rural areas. I have led initiatives in BH technical assistance, clinical training, and policy improvements to enhance patient-centered outcomes.
As a licensed psychotherapist in New Mexico, my clinical practice further informs my work. I specialize in strengths-based, culturally responsive care, including trauma-informed individual and group therapy, substance use treatment, and crisis intervention. I provide care to diverse populations, including Tribal communities, student athletes, and the general population of New Mexicans. Additionally, I am actively involved in training, supervising, and mentoring psychologists, psychiatrists, and allied mental health professionals locally and nationally. This dual perspective as a researcher and clinician enables me to collaborate effectively with practice-oriented divisions. If elected, I will promote collaboration, evidence-based and practice-based approaches, and culturally responsive practices to advance SoAP’s mission and the field of addiction psychology.
Diane E. Logan, PhD, ABAP, CSAC, ICADC:
Thank you for participating in the SoAP election process! I would be honored to serve in the Member-At-Large (Practice) role, as a liaison with practice-focused divisions and APA’s Practice Directorate. I have been a SoAP member for nearly 20 years, since beginning grad school in Dr. Alan Marlatt’s lab. I have previously served SoAP on the Education and Training Committee and the Membership Committee. As a Past President of the Hawaiʻi Psychological Association, I remain active in numerous leadership and service roles (e.g., Clinical Representative, Newsletter Editor, Convention Committee Co-Chair). I was privileged to attend APA’s Practice and SPTA Leadership Conference (PSLC) the past two years as an ECP and a diversity delegate. I also secured opportunities to have APA leadership present keynote addresses at our state convention.
I strive to create meaningful connections between Divisions, SPTAs (State, Provincial and Territorial Psychological Associations), and APA. My passions include rural practice, equitable access to services, and destigmatizing substance use and mental health care especially among historically underserved and minoritized populations. I will continue to support practice-focused opportunities for our members, including mentorship, training, and advocacy. I will also collaborate with other organizations to increase interest and experience with evidence-based services for addictive behaviors. I look forward to extending the stellar efforts of Division 50 to evolve a professional home for practitioners, researchers, and educators of all experience levels, to diversify our membership and elevate underrepresented voices, and to ensure SoAP priorities are present in APA conversations. Mahalo for your consideration.
Member-At-Large (Early Career Psychologist)
Julie V. Cristello, PhD:
It would be an honor to serve as Member-at-Large (Early Career Psychologist [ECP]) for APA’s Society of Addiction Psychology. I am a T32 Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Brown University’s Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies and a Clinical Fellow at Bradley Hospital where I treat adolescents with substance use and co-occurring disorders. I earned my PhD in Clinical Science in Child and Adolescent Psychology from Florida International University. Since joining Division 50, I have actively contributed to its mission. My roles have included serving on the Technology and Communications Committee (2017 – present) and Membership Committee (2017 – 2021), acting as Student Representative on the Executive Board (2018 – 2020), and currently chairing the Social Media Subcommittee (2023 – present). Due to my service, the division launched virtual poster sessions during CPA and APA, increasing visibility and engagement for members. Beyond Division 50, I served as Clinical Science Representative on the APA Science Student Council where I advised the Board of Scientific Affairs and Science Directorate on topics related to psychology training. I am deeply committed to advocating for psychologists at all career stages. As a postdoctoral fellow, I have observed the unique challenges ECPs face as they navigate their transitional role between students and senior professionals. If elected, I aim to use this platform to provide ECPs with support in the areas of mentorship, supervision, and collaboration, as well as navigating hierarchies within professional settings. I am eager to support ECPs in building their careers and fostering meaningful connections within Division 50.
Samantha C. Patton, PhD:
I would be honored to represent you and serve as the Division 50 Member-at-Large Early Career Psychologist. I received my PhD from the University of Louisville in 2019 and joined the faculty of Emory University School of Medicine in 2021. I am currently a licensed clinical psychologist and assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. In this position, I am involved in clinical care, education, and research. My primary interests include integrated treatment of substance use and co-occurring disorders and gender and sex differences. While early in my career, I have assisted with the creation and implementation of our intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs and currently serve as the clinical director of both programs. I also supervise residents, fellows and practicum students as well as collaborate with colleagues on various research projects. I enjoy working on a team and am eager to involve myself further with the Society of Addiction Psychology. Thus, I would be thrilled to serve you in this capacity. Thank you in advance for your support!
Melissa R. Schick, PhD:
Thank you for considering me to earn your vote to serve as Member-at-Large (Early Career Psychologist) for the Society of Addiction Psychology (SoAP). I am an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry (Psychology Section) at the Yale School of Medicine, with an active program of research (90+ peer-reviewed publications and an active NIDA K23) focused on the intersection of substance use and trauma, with particular interest in advancing health equity in these areas. SoAP has been my professional home since the start of my graduate training nearly a decade ago. Since then, I have been honored to serve SoAP as a graduate student on the Technology & Communications and Membership committees, as the Student Representative to the Executive Board from 2019-2021, student representative to the ad hoc Bylaw committee in 2020-2021, and now as co-chair of the Technology & Communications committee. Among my proudest achievements in these roles are the development of a health disparity-focused Student Research Grant, the founding of the Student Committee, and advocacy to include student members in all SoAP committees in our bylaws. Now, as an early career clinical scientist, I am eager to continue expanding opportunities for and elevating voices of early career individuals within SoAP. I look forward to collaborating as a representative of early career psychologists to ensure diverse perspectives are integrated into SoAP’s work.
