Mississippi Board of Psychology approves officer slate for upcoming year

The Mississippi Board of Psychology voted unanimously June 6, 2025, to approve a recommended slate of officers for the upcoming year and to name a PSYPACT commissioner. Why it matters: Officer assignments determine internal roles for the board’s administrative year and identify the board’s representative for PSYPACT matters. Chair Chris Cumbest, M.Div., proposed Dr. Monica Sutton as chair; Lynwood Wheeler, Ph.D., as executive secretary; Penni Foster, Ph.D., as recording secretary; Molly Clark, Ph.D., as credentialing coordinator; Kevin Armstrong, Ph.D., as continuing education coordinator; and Mr. Cumbest as treasurer. He also recommended that Kaye Sly, Ph.D., serve as the PSYPACT commissioner. Molly Clark moved to approve the slate; Dr. Wheeler seconded the motion and the vote passed unanimously with all members present participating. The board did not debate alternatives on the record and recorded no dissents. The motion was approved during open session; no outside approvals were noted as required for these internal assignments. Looking ahead: The new officer assignments will guide the board’s internal work for the 2025–26 year; the board did not provide a separate timeline for when the roles would formally take effect.