Maysa Akbar

Maysa Akbar, PhD, ABPP, is a respected scientist-practitioner and APA’s chief diversity officer and interim chief of psychology in the public interest, charged with infusing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) into the fabric of the association’s work. As the leading architect of APA’s evolving EDI framework, Akbar works with APA staff, leaders, and members to refine and build consensus for an overall plan, operationalize its goals and establish metrics to monitor and ensure progress. The CDO also serves as a spokesperson and advocate for EDI in the field of psychology, both within and outside the association.