Sacramento, CA – June 26, 2026 – The California Association of School Psychologists (CASP) is excited to announce its 2025-2026 leadership and Board of Directors. The fifteen elected leaders will help advance the association’s mission to foster the well-being of the children, schools, and communities they serve through legislative advocacy, professional development, communications, publications, ethics guidelines, and services to members.
Led by CASP President Chris Jones, Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP), the board represents nearly 2,000 members and a wide range of expertise in areas such as working with neurodiverse students, crisis response, and advocating for diversity and inclusion. In addition to Jones, Dr. Michael Giambona, LEP, is the association’s President-Elect, and Dr. Gina Beaman, LEP, will serve as the Treasurer. The Immediate Past-President is Melissa Wood. The other eleven members of the board represent various regions throughout the state and the association’s affiliates.
President Jones expressed the following upon receiving the news: “It’s an incredible honor to represent CASP and school psychologists and LEPs throughout the state. Our members are on the front line of our students’ mental health crisis and make an impact every day in our communities. We have the right board members to lead our organization, taking advantage of opportunities and tackling any challenges in our industry.”
California faces a critical shortage of school psychologists, with a ratio averaging one psychologist per 1,000 students, which is below the National Association of School Psychologists’ recommended ratio of one per 500 to 750 students.
“Twenty percent of school-age youth experience mental health disorders during their K-12 education, so now more than ever, CASP must provide world-class education, advocacy, and information for our members who serve our most vulnerable students. This board has the leaders that are going to take CASP to the next level by helping to deliver the most valuable resources to our members,” remarked President Elect Michael Giambona.
The California Association of School Psychologists is a nearly 2,000-member, 75-year-old statewide professional association that represents school psychologists and licensed educational psychologists (LEPs) in California. The CASP mission is to foster the well-being of the children, schools, and communities it serves through legislative advocacy, professional development, communications, publications, ethics guidelines, and direct services to its members.
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