An eleven-member Board of Directors, of whom three are non-psychologist public members, governs the National Register.  New Board members are solicited from among the Registrant population and elsewhere and are elected by the Board.  Each year, all Board members sign a confidentiality agreement that includes a conflict of interest agreement.  In addition, the National Register has written policies of whistleblower protection and document retention.  See About the National Register to view its Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation.

Linda Berg-Cross, Ph.D. (2003-2006, 2007-2010) Treasurer
Registrant since 1978

Since 1983, Dr. Berg-Cross has been a Professor of Psychology at Howard University. She has also maintained a private practice in clinical psychology since 1976. She has had many years of experience developing training programs for clinical psychologists and has been extensively involved with the APA accreditation process. Dr. Berg-Cross received her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the Teacher's College/Columbia University.

Janet L. Dewar (2006-2010)
Public Representative

Janet L. Dewar has more than 30 years of experience in marketing, strategic planning, public and government relations, and general management in international businesses. She is Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of The Studio Theatre in Washington, DC and has served on the Development, Membership, and Planning Committees as well as various sub-committees. Ms. Dewar holds a Master's Degree in International Public Policy (MIPP) from the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Drew University.

Rosalind S. Dorlen, Psy.D. (2006-2009) Secretary
Registrant since 1980

Dr. Dorlen is a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst in independent practice in Summit, New Jersey with board certification in Clinical Psychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology. She holds an appointment as a member of the Allied Professional Staff, Department of Psychiatry at Overlook Hospital, Summit, NJ with HSM designation by the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology. She has been involved in leadership of professional psychology at the local, state, and national levels and has written and lectured on a diverse range of areas including: stress and the economy, resilience and chronic illness, terrorism, launching a private practice for early career psychologists, and psychologically healthy work places.

Greg Greenwood, Ph.D.
Registrant since 1986

Greg Greenwood, PhD, MBA, received his PhD in Clinical Psychology from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. In 1986 Dr. Greenwood joined American Biodyne, where he became a member of the executive team. Since then he has held executive level positions in healthcare/behavioral health at BCBS of Texas, Magellan Behavioral Health Services, ValueOptions, and Anthem BCBS/WellPoint, Inc. He is currently President and CEO of Human Capital Specialists, Inc.,  an executive recruiting and management consulting firm. He lives with his wife, Kristina L. Greenwood, PhD (who is also a clinical psychologist and healthcare executive) in San Diego, CA.

George Hurley, Ph.D. (2002-2005, 2006-2009) President/Chair
Registrant since 1989

Dr. Hurley is a faculty member of the University Counseling Center at Memorial University in St. Johns, Newfoundland/Labrador and maintains a private practice. He is a former President of the Canadian Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, serving on the Council or Executive Committee from 1986 to 2001, five years as President and five years as Past President.

John C. Norcross, Ph.D. (2003-2006, 2007-2010) Vice President/Vice Chair
Registrant since 1989

Dr. Norcross is a full-time professor at University of Scranton and part-time practitioner trained in the scientist-practitoner tradition. He has extensive editorial and administrative experience in organized psychology. His clinical work entails conducting individual, couples, and group therapy with adolescents and adults, particularly with fellow mental health professionals.

Adele S. Rabin, Ph.D. (2008-2011)
Registrant since 1991

Dr. Rabin is a Professor of clinical psychology at the San Diego campus of Alliant International University and is the former and founding Systemwide Dean of the California School of Professional Psychology.  Dr. Rabin currently serves as the Director of the Clinical Psychology PhD program in San Diego and maintains a part-time private practice.  Dr. Rabin brings to the Board her expertise as a long-time educator and trainer of psychologists, substantial clinical and administrative experience in both the private and public sectors, and a deep commitment to the discipline. Dr. Rabin received her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the University of Houston.

Patrick O. Smith, Ph.D.
Registrant since 2001

Patrick O. Smith, PhD, of Jackson, MS,  earned his PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Mississippi with a focus on tobacco addiction and psychophysiology.  Following five years as a Veterans Affairs staff psychologist, he joined the faculty of the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 1995. Presently, he is a Professor of Family Medicine and holds joint appointments in the Departments of Surgery and Psychiatry and Human Behavior.  Presently he serves as Executive Secretary of the Mississippi Board of Psychology and is Treasurer of the Association of Psychologists in Academic Health Centers.

Steven R. Smith, J.D. (2002-2005, 2006-2009)
Public Representative

Steve Smith is Dean of the California Western School of Law in San Diego, CA. He received his J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law. Dean Smith has recently served as a public member on the APA Ethics Committee and ABPP Board of Trustees.