After careful consideration by the APA Fellow Committee, and upon the recommendation of the APA Board of Directors, the APA Council of Representatives has elected Maria Valdovinos, professor of psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, to fellow status in the American Psychological Association, effective January 2020.

Fellow status is awarded, in part, on the basis of evaluated evidence of outstanding contribution in the field of psychology. A colleague who submitted a recommendation on Maria’s behalf stated in the application: “Maria’s leadership at Drake, in Iowa, and in professional organizations, coupled with her scholarly publications is very impressive. Even more impressive though is what she’s done in terms of building educational programs and mentoring students.”

Congratulations to Maria on this newly elected fellowship!