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75th Anniversary Photos

75 Years of GPA

GPA Celebrates 75 Years at the Annual Conference in Athens

Beyond the wonderful workshops and camaraderie of the meeting, GPA had an incredible celebration of its 75th birthday. Dora Soublis, and her fabulous team – Nancy McGarrah, Nick Hume, and Shital Gaitonde -created a festive atmosphere that featured a DJ, branded cupcakes and cookies, a photo booth, and many honored guests.

Jennifer F. Kelly, GPA President 1990-2000 & APA President 2021
Pat Gardner, GPA Executive Director, 1976-2006 

GPA members were thrilled to welcome Pat Gardner, former Executive Director, and to express appreciation for her important contribution to the establishment of GPA as a distinguished state psychological association. 
A highlight of the celebration was the chance to honor Jennifer Kelly. Due to the pandemic, GPA had not had a chance to honor Jennifer and her remarkable career of service to GPA, APA, and the profession. While her year as president of APA ended in 2021, the celebration was GPA’s chance to thank Jennifer and to express our deep respect and affection for her.

Pictured here: Pat Gardner and Jennifer F. Kelly, Ph.D., ABPP

GPA Lobbying Team from Nelson Mullins

Stan Jones and Helen Sloat, from Nelson Mullins, were recognized for their incredible service to GPA as our lobbyists.

Pictured here: Dr. Daniel Rogers, GPA's Legal and Legislative Committee Chair;  Stan Jones, Nelson Mullins; Dr. V. Gayle Spears, GPA Executive Director; Dr. Anita Brown, GPA Director of Professional Affairs; and Helen Sloat, Nelson Mullins.

GPA Attorney, Rob Remar

It was great to have Rob Remar present so we could acknowledge his service to GPA and its members in his role as attorney to the Association and as the legal consultant available to our members.

GPA Past Presidents

Enjoying the warm weather and the opportunity to celebrate, sixteen of GPA's past presidents attending the event had the opportunity to get a picture together.

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75th Commemorative Glass
75th Commemorative Coasters

75th Celebration Video

GPA Past president Dr. Dora Soublis (2018-2019) spearheaded GPA's 75th Anniversary Celebration. Her team included Dr. Nancy McGarrah (GPA President 2001-2002), Dr. Nick Hume and Dr. Shital Gaitonde.

In addition to planning every aspect of the event, they carefully reviewed and selected GPA's many year's of photos for all to enjoy.

Dr. Gaitonde's daughter, Ruhi Datar, patiently scanned hundred of pictures so they could be incorporated to the collection and Dr. Soublis' daughter, Lorelai, then painstakingly created a slideshow to be shared at the event.

Many thanks for the team's hard work in planning and executing the perfect party, and for the keepsake video you can enjoy here (left of this text) as well!

Wonder how the 75th Glasses were made?

The 75th Anniversary commemorative glassed were hand-blown by artist Brooke White, watch the artist at work!