PSWC Leadership

The history of the American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Psychologists, Social Workers & Counselors organization and now the PSWC Section of the Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals is enduring and distinguished. Tradition, professional standing, leadership and commitment in the area of spinal cord healthcare are exemplified in the Founders and Presidents. Similarly, the Board of Directors, Chairpersons and Committee members have provided the solid organizational and professional foundation upon which to build.

American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Psychologists, Social Workers & Counselors (AASCIPSWC) Founders
Vivian Beyda, DrPH
Helen T. Bosshart, MSW
Karen Boies-Hickman, PhD
Dawn Cooke, ACSW
William H. Cooley, LCSW
Marguerite J. David, MSW
Michael E. Dunn, PhD
Paul B. Johnson, PhD
E. Jason Mask, ACSW
Lloyd Irwin Moore, PhD
James J. Peters
Gail B. Price, RN, BS
Marcy Ritt, MSW
Irene Saperstein, LCSW
Joan H. Sheldon, MSSW
Theresa M. Sorota, LCSW
Patricia D. Strasberg, EdD
Hugh B. Taylor, MSW
Robert L. Umiauf, PhD
Grady N. Williams, PhD

PSWC Presidents
Lisa Ottomanelli, PhD, 2023-present
Trisha Hicks, MSW, Med, 2021-2023
Maggi Budd, PhD, MPH, ABPP 2019-2021
Heather Russell, PhD 2015-2019
Toby A. Huston, PhD 2012-2015
Glenn Curtiss, PhD 2011-2012
Sigmund Hough, PhD, ABPP 2009-2011
E. Jason Mask, MSW, LCSW 2008-2009
Terrie L. Price, PhD, ABPP 2005-2008
L. Scott Richards, PhD, ABPP 2004-2005
Helen T. Bosshart, MSSW, LCSW 2003-2004
Marcia L. Bernstein, MSW, LCSW 2002-2003
Lester Butt, Ph.D., ABPP 2000-2002
Stanley H. Ducharme, Ph.D. 1998-2000
Dawn Cooke, MSW, ACSW 1996-1998
Mickey L. Ginsburg, PhD 1995-1996
Frances M. Buck, PhD 1994-1995
Helen T. Bosshart, MSSW, LCSW 1993-1994
Craig L. Alexander, PhD 1992-1993
Frances M. Buck, Ph.D. 1991-1992
Theresa M. Sorota, MSW, LCSW 1990-1991
Michael E. Dunn, PhD, 1989-1990
E. Jason Mask, MSW, LCSW 1988-1989
Helen T. Bosshart, MSSW, LCSW 1987-1988
Joan H. Sheldon, MSSW 1986-1987