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The Board of Psychology
The Florida Board of Psychology plays a leading role in the ever-changing health care environment through dialogue with the public, the legislature, academia, and the community. The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. Five members are licensed psychologists and two members are laypersons. Despite the expiration of their term, Board members continue to serve until they have been replaced.
Are you a current or new board member? Helpful resources and information pertinent to your position are available on the new Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) board member website.
If you are interested in becoming a board member, the site contains material that provides insight into the duties and responsibilities of the role. To view the site, please visit flhealthsource.gov/board-members.
Members of the Board
Chairs
Dawn Silver, Ph.D.
Chair
Mary Denise O’Brien
Vice-Chair
Members
Madiley Broz, Psy.D.
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
After the expiration of their term, board members can continue to serve until they have been replaced, reappointed, or resign.
Organizational Structure of the Board
The Department of Health's Division of Medical Quality Assurance serves as the principle administrative support unit for the Board. The Board is supported by a full-time professional staff based in Tallahassee, and its regulatory functions are funded in full by fees paid by its licensees. Board members are appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate. Unless filling a vacancy, members of the Board generally serve two four-year terms. To learn more about becoming a member of the Board, visit the Governor’s Appointments Office website or email appointments@eog.myflorida.com.
Board Staff
Allen Hall
Executive Director
Anna King
Program Operations Administrator
Section: Medical Therapies/Board of Psychology
Responsibilities: Supervisor of psychology staff. Provides day-to-day oversight of the licensing and administrative operations of the Board. Available when other staff members are out of the office.
Ahna Ivester
Regulatory Specialist III
Section: Medical Therapies/Board of Psychology
Responsibilities: Processes and monitors applications for psychologist, provisional psychologist and limited license psychologist licensure. Prepares agendas and material for quarterly board meetings. Processes continuing education course and provider applications. Responds to general inquiries regarding licensure, continuing education requirements and reactivation of licensure from inactive or retired status.
Elijah McCutchen
Regulatory Specialist II
Section: Medical Therapies/Board of Psychology
Responsibilities: Processes and monitors applications for psychologist, provisional psychologist and limited license psychologist licensure. Prepares agendas and material for quarterly board meetings. Processes continuing education course and provider applications. Responds to general inquiries regarding licensure, continuing education requirements and reactivation of licensure from inactive or retired status.
Deborah Boutwell
Regulatory Specialist II
Section: Medical Therapies/Board of Psychology
Responsibilities: Processes and monitors applications for psychologist, provisional psychologist and limited license psychologist licensure. Prepares agendas and material for quarterly board meetings. Processes continuing education course and provider applications. Responds to general inquiries regarding licensure, continuing education requirements and reactivation of licensure from inactive or retired status.
Ashley Craun
Regulatory Specialist II
Section: Medical Therapies/Board of Psychology
Responsibilities: Processes and monitors applications for psychologist, provisional psychologist and limited license psychologist licensure. Prepares agendas and material for quarterly board meetings. Processes continuing education course and provider applications. Responds to general inquiries regarding licensure, continuing education requirements and reactivation of licensure from inactive or retired status.