Alan E. Kazdin, Ph.D.

Alan E. Kazdin, Ph.D., the John M. Musser Professor of Psychology, has been named president of the American Psychological Association, the largest association of psychologists worldwide. Kazdin, who also directs the Yale Parenting Center and Child Conduct Clinic, began his leadership of the 150,000-member organization in January 2007 as president-elect. He will take office as president in 2008.