Arthur C. Evans, Jr, Ph.D., current CEO of the American Psychological Association chatted with the Shrinks on Third about part of his southern upbringing in Florida, his own growth as a leader, insights about leadership in general, and his vision for using psychology to promote social justice. Listen to Coloring Outside the Lines at Shrinks on Third.
PSCP: The Psychology Network is looking forward to honoring Arthur C. Evans, Jr., Ph.D., at our annual banquet and fundraiser on April 28th at 5 pm. Click here to reserve a seat at this special event.
Dr. Evans has a long, distinguished career as a clinical and community psychologist and health care innovator. Since March 20, 2017, he has been the CEO of the American Psychological Association, the leading scientific and professional psychology organization in the United States. Prior to joining APA, Dr. Evans spent 12 years as the commissioner of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Service. Under his leadership, this organization saved millions of dollars, which were reinvested by the city in other community-based services.
Dr. Evans has been recognized nationally and internationally for his work in behavioral health care policy and service delivery innovation. He received the American Medical Association’s top government service award in healthcare, the Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service, in 2013. In 2015, he was recognized by the White House’s Office of National Drug Control Policy as an “Advocate for Action.” In 2017, he was awarded the Visionary Leadership Award by the National Council of Behavioral Health and inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame at his alma mater, Florida Atlantic University.
Dr. Evans holds faculty appointments at the University of Pennsylvania Perlman School of Medicine, Drexel University School of Public Health and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He also held a faculty appointment at the Yale University School of Medicine. In addition to his academic appointment, Dr. Evans has co-authored 40 peer-reviewed research articles and numerous chapters, reviews, and editorials. He holds a doctorate in clinical/community psychology from the University of Maryland and a master’s degree in experimental psychology from Florida Atlantic University where he
completed his undergraduate work.
