APF At Home: Fireside Chat with Philip Kendall, PhD

Psychological research has the power to transform lives, but only when it reaches the people and communities who need it most.

APF hosted a webinar featuring our inaugural Direct Action Visionary Grant recipient, Dr. Kiara Álvarez. Led by APF Program Officer Dr. Rebecca Pasillas, this conversation explores how evidence-based psychological interventions can be effectively and meaningfully translated into real-world impact.

Hosted by APF President Dr. Melba Vasquez and APF CEO Dr. Michelle Quist Ryder, this event recapped APF’s impact in 2025 and celebrated the progress made possible by our incredible community. This event featured a first look at the 2025 APF Impact Report, including updates on our Direct Action programs, exciting new partnerships, and the stories and data that defined a truly transformative year for the Foundation (and for the future of psychology)! We also shared a sneak peek of upcoming initiatives that are designed to expand psychology’s reach where it’s needed most.

American Psychological Foundation (APF)’s second annual Springfield Town Hall brought together psychologists, researchers, students, mental health professionals, and allies to explore the current state of LGBTQIA+ psychological research, inclusive and affirming research practices, and how to sustain both the work itself and the people doing it.