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Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology (LIWP)
Empowering women psychologists to lead in their field, their careers, and their communities.
The 2025 LIWP Signature Program application is now OPEN! Apply by October 28, 2024.
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About LIWP
The Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology is dedicated to helping women psychologists achieve their full potential as leaders. By connecting with a diverse group of professionals and gaining valuable leadership skills, LIWP participants are well-positioned to drive meaningful change and promote a more inclusive future for psychology.
Education
The LIWP Signature Program provides initial training designed to equip women in psychology with the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to succeed in leadership roles and advance their careers.
Outreach
LIWP offers ongoing support, resources, and networking opportunities for graduates, fostering a lifelong journey of growth and empowerment within a diverse community of women leaders in psychology.
Fundraising
LIWP secures funding to support its mission of advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in psychology and empowering women leaders to make a positive impact in their field and communities.
Mission
Provide leadership development, mentorship, and community through a gender equity lens to mid-career psychologists that seek positive change within themselves, their teams, organizations, and within society.
Vision
A world with equitable systems led by diverse individuals with leadership training based in psychology and principles of gender equity.
Creed
Positive change comes from gender diverse psychologist leaders who question their roles in society, assert their rights, and are empowered to transform oppressive systems.
LIWP has made me think about myself, and about how I can use my voice to make change, in ways I never even imagined.
LIWP Participant
Our Impact
LIWP continues to cultivate influential women leaders who drive positive change in psychology and beyond, creating a ripple effect of empowerment and innovation across the field.
TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP
LIWP alumnae are reshaping leadership across diverse sectors:
- Academia: Alumnae serve as University Presidents, Vice-Presidents, and Provosts
- Business: 60+ alumnae hold Chief Executive and Organizational Director positions
- Media: Graduates are published authors, award-winning podcast hosts, and prominent TV personalities
- Public Service: Spearheading major initiatives like the National Inpatient Health Mental Program for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION INFLUENCE
Our graduates' reach extends to key professional roles:
State Psychological Association officers
APA Council members
APA Board members
APA President
recipients of APA Presidential Citations
Research and Practice Impact
Grant funding secured by 203 alumnae in 2023 alone
LIWP Leader Spotlights
Find more in the APA On Leadership blog.
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Telephone: (800) 374-2721; (202) 336-5500
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