Board Nominations

I am a registered Psychologist in Newfoundland & Labrador and earned my MA/Ph.D. in Clinical-Developmental Psychology from York University. For over 20 years, I have provided clinical pediatric psychology services at the Janeway Children's Health & Rehabilitation Centre· and conduct assessments and interventions for children/youth through my private practice. I am an adjunct professor at MUN and teach, supervise residents and PsyD graduate students. Through mentorship, I strive to support and encourage those newer to the profession to consider leadership and service roles within psychology.
 
  I am passionate about Psychology. I have served on both association and regulatory bodies provincially and nationally including:

• President/Co-President and Communications Director for the Association of Psychology Newfoundland and Labrador (9 years)
• Provincial Representative, Council of Professional Associations of Psychologists (9 years)
• Director, provincial regulatory body (NLPB) (9 years)
• Director at Large, CPA Board of Directors (3 year term).
• Committee member, CPA's Professional Affairs committee (5 years)
• CPA Director Representing Practice, temporary appointment (April -June 2025)

I am humbled by recognition from both within and outside of psychology (2021 ASPPB State and Provincial Service Award, 2023 IABC-NL Pinnacle Award, 2024 CPAP Rhonda Matters Award)
 
  I am committed to advocacy for the profession at the local, provincial, and national levels and have done so with government and within public institutions, as well as raising the profile of Psychology through a strong media presence. I regularly participate in syndicated national radio interviews and appear in a weekly Psychology segment on local television news.
 
  I would be honoured to serve as the Director Representing Practice.

I am a registered clinical psychologist in Ontario and Canada Research Chair in Mental Health Disparities at the University of Ottawa. I received my PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Virginia and have practiced for over 20 years, specializing in evidence-based therapies, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and Prolonged Exposure (PE) for PTSD. I am Board Certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology (ABPP) and a certified trainer in Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP), a behavioral relational approach.
 
  In addition to my academic role, I am the Clinical and Training Director of the Behavioral Wellness Clinics in Ottawa and Connecticut, which I founded to provide evidenced-based, culturally-informed client care. My clinical practice includes assessments for legal cases involving discriminatory trauma, and I provide ongoing training for clinicians across North America. I have authored three treatment manuals, which includes a co-authored APA textbook on psychedelic-assisted therapy.
 
  I have served for several years on the CPA Accreditation Panel and have dedicated much of my career to advancing equity in clinical practice and training. I believe strongly in the importance of advocacy for our profession from within the practitioner community. As someone actively engaged in direct care, supervision, and clinic leadership, I understand the challenges facing clinicians today—from regulatory demands to gaps in culturally-responsive care.
 
  I bring a collaborative mindset, a passion for mentorship, and a deep commitment to excellence in practice. It would be an honour to represent practitioners on the CPA Board of Directors.

I hold a Ph.D. in Clinical-Developmental Psychology from York University and I am currently a registered Clinical and School Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. My present positions include Director of The PsychoEd Clinic, Adjunct Professor at the University of Western Ontario, and Clinical Supervisor at York University. Additionally, I serve as Director of Clinical Training for the Toronto Residency in Applied and Community Psychology.
 
  My governance experience includes serving on the Professional Affairs Committee of the Canadian Psychological Association and the board of directors of the Ontario Psychological Association. My research bridges clinical practice and theory in assessment and intervention for executive functioning and ADHD, with particular focus on women and culturally diverse populations. I actively contribute to the Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance's research committee.
 
  I am deeply committed to enhancing access to psychological care and diversifying the pool of psychological providers in Canada. In pursuit of these objectives, I am leading the development of Ontario's first not-for-profit Psy.D. program focused on school psychology.
 
  As a member of the board of directors, I will leverage my extensive clinical, academic, and leadership experience to advocate effectively for policies and initiatives that expand the accessibility and inclusivity of psychological services by creating equitable training pathways that address both geographic and social barriers, ensuring a sustainable future for psychology in Canada.

I am writing to express my interest in serving on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) as a Director-at-Large. As a dedicated psychologist with a strong commitment to advocacy for the profession, I believe I could bring valuable experience to the CPA Board.
 
  I graduated with a Masters’ of Science in Clinical Psychology from Acadia University in 2005. My current position, is as a Clinical Psychologist with Mental Health Services at Canadian Forces Health Services in Halifax. I served as Psychology Lead at the clinic from 2018-2020. I also developed a DBT skills group therapy program there and published re. this in 2022. In January, I was awarded the Surgeon General’s Clinical Coin.
 
  I have received other awards, including an award from the Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia (APNS) for Outstanding Early Career Psychologist (2015), from CPA for Academic Excellence (2006) and a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) graduate scholarship (2004/2005).
 
  In addition, I have been actively involved with APNS serving as Secretary (2009-2011), Early Career Psychology Committee Chair (2011-2013), and President (now Past Present) (2022 - present). I am also the Council of Professional Associations of Psychologists (CPAP) voting representative for Nova Scotia.
 
  I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to work with the CPA. Thank you for considering my application.

It is with great enthusiasm that I submit my nomination for the Director-at-Large position on the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) Board of Directors. As a registered psychologist in Ontario with experience across research, education, and clinical practice, I am deeply committed to improving societal well-being. My Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, combined with work in university, hospital, primary care, and private sectors, provides a broad foundation. Additionally, my leadership role in the Federal Government offers systems-level insight into strategic planning and governance.

Key strengths I bring to the Board include:

• Strategic Thinking: As a Director within the Government of Canada, I served on a senior advisory committee supporting executive-level decision-making.
• Governance Knowledge: I have evaluated governance structures, risk profiles, and strategic plans to identify improvement opportunities across various public institutions.
• Leadership: I’ve led diverse teams, co-chaired a Research Ethics Board, supervised clinical students, and was recognized with the Auditor General of Canada Leadership Award (2024).
• Collaboration: I thrive in multidisciplinary environments—whether in health teams or among auditors and analysts—valuing the unique perspectives each member brings.
• Cultural Humility and EDI: I am committed to equity and inclusion, actively implementing an equity-centered care model and engaging in continuous learning through my work with Indigenous communities, and clients in minority contexts.

Current position: Psychologist, Équipe de santé familiale communautaire de l’Est d’Ottawa

I would be honoured to contribute to CPA’s mission and future.

I, Helen Ofosu, earned a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology in 1999. In 2012, I founded I/O Advisory Services Inc., a small business where I provide Consulting, Coaching, Training, and Applied Research. Throughout my professional career, my work has been recognized by four national awards, including the 2001 Head of the Public Service Award (for some of my contributions as a Personnel Psychologist while a federal public servant). In 2024, I was the inaugural recipient of the Canadian Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (CSIOP) Outstanding Practitioner Award.
 
  One of the assets I’ll bring to the Director-at-Large role is a deep understanding of people-centered leadership, having spent years working with a wide range of organizations to build inclusive and effective work cultures and approaches to leadership. My strategic, empathetic, measured, and courageous approach, combined with my unique perspectives as an I/O psychology practitioner, adjunct professor, and lived experience as a racialized professional, makes me adept at resolving complex challenges like the ones the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) is likely to grapple with in the coming years.
 
  As the Chair of the very active Black Psychology Section of the CPA, I have demonstrated a commitment to promoting knowledge mobilization and mentorship for underrepresented psychologists and students. This uncommon set of qualities, skills, and insights makes me a compelling candidate for the Director-at-Large position on the Board of Directors of the CPA.