Dr. Healy takes part in 50th anniversary celebration for APA Minority Fellowship Program

Dr. Deborah Healy, Professor of Psychology and Program Chair, recently took part in the 50th anniversary celebration of the American Psychological Association Minority Fellowship Program (MFP). The celebration took place Oct. 10 at the Museum of the American Indian in Washington D.C.

The MFP is focused on training diverse professionals who are committed to serving communities of color. The MFP has led to a notable impact on the behavioral health field and the mental health outcomes and life experiences of marginalized communities across the nation and the world. Over the past 50 years, MFP has trained over 2,300 fellows. MFP alumni have gone on to make significant achievements in their professional careers. Several OLLU students have been MFP fellows.

Dr. Healy named BCPA Fellow of the Year

Dr. Deborah Healy, Professor of Psychology, has been selected as the 2022 Bexar County Psychological Association (BCPA) Fellow of the Year. The BCPA Executive Committee unanimously voted Dr. Healy as this year’s honoree. In their notification letter, they said, “Your contributions and dedication to the field of Psychology, issues of diversity, and Bexar County has impacted many lives over the years and has not gone unnoticed.”

Dr. Healy will be honored at this year’s BCPA Social.