Allison Ponce, PhD
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Biography
Allison Ponce earned her Ph.D. in clinical psychology at the University of Connecticut and completed her postdoctoral training in the Yale Department of Psychiatry before joining the faculty. She is the Director of Education and Co-Chief Wellness Officer at the Connecticut Mental Health Center. Dr. Ponce has research, administrative, and clinical interests in public mental health, particularly with regard to serious mental illness and homelessness. Another major area of focus is the education and training of psychologists and other mental health professionals. Dr. Ponce supervises psychology fellows and coordinates several seminars focused on administration, leadership, and community-based care. Dr. Ponce is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, Chair of the APA's BEA/BPA Task Force on Doctoral Competencies, Immediate Past-Chair of APA's Policy and Planning Board, Past-Chair of the Board of Directors of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) and serves as an internship site visit chair for the APA's Commission on Accreditation. She was recently appointed Associate Editor of the APA journal Psychological Services.
Education & Training
- Postdoctoral FellowshipYale School of Medicine (2004)
- PhDUniversity of Connecticut (2003)
- Psychology Predoctoral InternshipBoston Consortium in Clinical Psychology (Boston VA) (2003)
- BAUniversity of Vermont (1998)
Honors & Recognition
Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
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Fellow | American Psychological Association | 2022 |
Distinguished Contribution to Psychology in the Public Interest | Connecticut Psychological Association | 2018 |
Paul Nelson Award | Council of Chairs of Training Councils | 2018 |
Friend of the Association of Psychology Training Clinics | Association of Psychology Training Clinics | 2018 |
Citation from the American Psychological Association of Graduate Students | American Psychological Association of Graduate Students | 2017 |
Leadership in Education Award | American Psychological Association Division of Psychologists in Public Service | 2016 |
Consumer Advocate Award | The Connection, Inc. | 2015 |
Psychotherapy of Women Award | American Psychological Association Society for the Psychology of Women | 2013 |
Distinguished Faculty Award for Outstanding Contributions as a Supervisor | Psychology Section, Department of Psychiatry, Yale School of Medicine | 2012 |
Fellow | Connecticut Psychological Association | 2009 |
Distinguished Early Career Contribution to Psychology | Connecticut Psychological Association | 2006 |
Professional Service
Organization | Role | Date |
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American Psychological Association BEA/BPA Task Force on Doctoral Competencies | Chair | 2021 - Present |
Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers Scientific Review Committee | Committee Member | 2021 - Present |
Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers Standards and Review Committee | Committee Member | 2021 - Present |
American Psychological Association Policy and Planning Board | Board Member | 2019 - 2021 |
Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) | Chair | 2016 - 2018 |
Yale School of Medicine | Faculty Advisory Council | 2015 - 2019 |
Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) | Board of Directors | 2012 - Present |
American Psychological Association Committee on Early Career Psychologists | Chair | 2012 - 2013 |
American Psychological Association Committee on Early Career Psychologists | Chairperson | 2012 |
Connecticut Psychological Association, Board of Directors, Secretary | 2010 - 2013 | |
American Psychological Association Task Force on Homelessness | 2009 | |
American Psychological Association Internship Site Visitor (Chair) | 2009 - Present |