NASP Staff

Departments

Media Contact

Members of the media seeking information about NASP, school psychology, or expert sources are invited to contact Seth Lipkin at 301-347-1649.

By Phone
Main: 301-657-0270
Toll Free: 866-331-6277
Fax: 301-657-0275

By Mail
National Association of School Psychologists
4340 East West Highway
Suite 402
Bethesda, MD 20814

NASP staff is here to assist you with any questions regarding services and benefits. Contact the individual departments or staff members for more direct assistance.

Eric Rossen
Eric Rossen, PhD, NCSP, CAE
Executive Director
Pavel Obgolz
Pavel Obgolz
Chief Operating Officer

Communications

Need to know what NASP is up to or want to share our work with the world? The Communications team manages our messaging, media relations, and social media presence, ensuring that members and the public stay informed and engaged. They’re also the point of contact for all media-related inquiries.

Communications
communications@naspweb.org

Media requests
slipkin@naspweb.org

Seth Lipkin
Seth Lipkin
Director, Communications
Kelila Rotto
Kelila Rotto
Manager, Communications & Social Media

Finance & Administration

Behind the scenes but absolutely essential, this team ensures NASP runs smoothly and sustainably. They manage budgets, oversee operations, and handle human resources—keeping the lights on and everything in order.

Holly Sullivan
Holly Sullivan
Director, Financial Operations
Teresa Gaffney
Teresa Gaffney
Manager, Financial Operations
Janice Zhang
Janice Zhang
Accounting Manager

Leadership

The Leadership team supports national and state leaders in advancing NASP’s strategic priorities. The leadership department works with volunteer leaders and allied groups collaboratively and strategically to address the needs and priorities of the profession.

Hiral Vekaria
Hiral Vekaria, NCSP
Director, Leadership Development
Joy Jaranilla
Joy Jaranilla
Manager, Leadership Support

Meetings & Conventions

This team is the driving force behind NASP’s premier events—from our Annual Convention, the largest gathering of school psychologists in the world, to specialized meetings and dynamic virtual programming throughout the year. They oversee every aspect of event execution—planning, logistics, and on-site support—ensuring each experience is smooth, engaging, and packed with professional value. Whether coordinating thousands of attendees or facilitating intimate learning sessions, they make it all happen with precision and a dash of fun.

Conventions
convention@naspweb.org

Alison Harris
Alison Harris
Director, Meetings & Conventions
David Bailor
David Bailor
Manager, Meetings
Marcia Harvey
Marcia Harvey
Manager, Conventions

Membership

Whether you’re a long-time member or plan to join NASP, the Membership team ensures you get the most out of your experience. They handle membership benefits, renewals, and questions, and help foster meaningful connections through NASP Communities. They also support the NASP Career Center, Student Leader program, and the NASP elections.

Kaleigh Quinn
Kaleigh Quinn
Director, Membership & Marketing
Loraine Tibbs
Loraine Tibbs
Manager, Membership & Office Support

Professional Development

Supporting continuous learning is what this team does best. From webinars and online learning to the PREPaRE Training Curriculum and Advanced Skills Institute (ASI), they help members grow their knowledge and skills to meet the evolving needs of students and schools.

Online Learning Center
onlinelearning@naspweb.org

PREPaRE training
prepare@naspweb.org

ASI information
ASI@naspweb.org

Emilie Ney
Emilie Ney, PhD, NCSP
Director, Professional Development
Nabeela Hassan
Nabeela Hassan
Program Manager
Grace Moore
Grace Moore
Manager, Program Support

Publications & Production

NASP's production and publications team edits, designs, and distributes print and digital materials, including books, newsletters, and reports. They produce Communiqué (CQ), School Psychology Review (SPR), and manage the NASP Bookstore, ensuring accessible, high-quality content for school psychologists. They also oversee advertising opportunities to connect with our engaged membership.

NASP Publications
publications@naspweb.org

Advertising
advertising@naspweb.org

Production Support
production@naspweb.org

Linda Morgan
Linda Morgan
Director, Production
Martha Spath
Martha Spath
Director, Publications Operations
Brieann Kinsey
Brieann Kinsey
Manager, Editorial Production

Research, Practice, & Policy

This team advances research, equity, best practices, national and state advocacy efforts, and policies to support the well-being of children and promote equitable access to comprehensive school psychological services.

Research Questions?
research@naspweb.org

PPI
ppi@naspweb.org

Nicholas Affrunti
Nicholas Affrunti, PhD
Director, Research
Sheila Desai
Sheila Desai, PhD, NCSP
Director, Equity & Inclusive Practices
Kelly Vaillancourt-Strobach
Kelly Vaillancourt-Strobach, PhD, NCSP
Director, Policy & Advocacy
Maria Cornell
Maria Cornell
Manager, Policy & Advocacy

Standards & Certification

The Standards & Certification team safeguards the integrity of school psychology by setting and supporting the profession’s highest standards. They oversee the Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential, manage renewals and continuing professional development (CPD) documentation, and provide credential verification for employers and licensing boards. Their work extends beyond certification—they lead efforts to promote and implement the NASP Practice Model, guide graduate program approval and accreditation, and support high-quality graduate preparation. This team also maintains the Self-Assessment Survey, offers resources on school psychology program information, and provides essential guidance on professional ethics and conduct.

Certification Dept.
cert@naspweb.org

Serena Sowin
Serena Sowin, NCSP
Director, Professional Standards
Deborah Shelby
Deborah Shelby
Manager, Certification

Technology & Web Services

The tech wizards who keep NASP’s digital infrastructure humming. From the website and online platforms to troubleshooting technical issues, this team makes sure your digital experience with NASP is smooth and secure.

Web-related questions?
webmaster@naspweb.org

Earl Fenwick
Earl Fenwick, Jr
Director, Web Services
Alexander Hyman
Alexander Hyman
Director, Technical Services