LACPA Presidential Citations

2025 LACPA President: Cris Scaglione, Ph.D.

David Glass, J.D., Ph.D.
In addition to his years of leadership as co-editor of the award-winning LA Psychologist Magazine and Chair of the Publications committee, for his candid advise, pragmatism, and dedication to the long-term sustainability of LACPA. Thank you.

Stephanie Haibloom, Psy.D.
For her cheerful enthusiasm, collegiality, and tireless efforts to "get the word out". She left us too soon, but her legacy continues through our Community Outreach committee. 

Jaz Robbins, Psy.D., BCHN®
For her excellence, innovation, and diligence since her first days as a grad student in LACPA, when she co-chaired the Convention committee, to her position of leadership as our 2026 President. Congratulations.

2024 LACPA President: Peyman Raoofi, Psy.D.

California Assemblymember Isaac G. Bryan
For his commitment and work in addressing homelessness,the opioid crisis, and assisting survivors of sex trafficking.

Bruce Gordon, Ph.D.
For his warm and generous contribution and dedication to LACPA, the LACPA Foundation and the community at large.

Long Beach Community Improvement League (LBCIL)
On the occasion of 60th Anniversary, for creating quality public service programs to empower the community economically, socially, and culturally. 

Amy Rosett Ph.D. 
For her significant contributions and inspiring commitment to LACPA as a Leader, Past President, as well as current Book and Film Club Chair, Advertiser, Sponsor and Mentor.

Richard Sherman, Ph.D.
For his steadfast, extraordinary support of the LACPA community and continued guidance, mentorship and commitment to the annual Convention and leadership as a Past-President, Advocate and Colleague.

Karen Shore, Ph.D.
For her distinguished, outstanding leadership and enduring support as a Past-President, Sponsor, Advertiser, Advocate and Colleague.

Lynne Steinman, Ph.D.
For her effective, visionary and tireless efforts to LACPA as a longtime leader, Past-President and mentor, as well as current CPA liaison, Book Club Co-leader and Conscious Aging Special Interest Group Co-Chair.

Mae Ziskin Ph.D.
For her lifetime of service to the profession of psychology and 34 years of membership, leadership, and guidance to advance the work of LACPA and other state and national psychological associations.