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Advisory committee recommends Elizabeth Birch for upcoming vacancy on BSRB advisory panel
Summary
Following discussion of applicant materials and geographic representation, the advisory committee reached consensus to recommend Elizabeth Birch to the BSRB chair for appointment to the master's‑level psychology advisory committee; the chair will consider appointment at the July board meeting.
The Kansas BSRB master’s‑level psychology advisory committee on May 12 reached consensus to recommend Elizabeth Birch to the board chair to fill a vacancy when committee member Carrie Wald steps down in June.
Committee members said Birch’s cover letter and community engagement stood out and that adding representation from the applicant’s geographic area would improve the committee’s diversity of practice locations. Several members characterized Birch as an active community professional with relevant experience in testing and outreach.
The committee’s recommendation will be forwarded to the board chair, who has the statutory authority to appoint advisory committee members; Fye said the chair is expected to act at the July board meeting. The transcript records the advisory committee’s recommendation as consensus rather than a formal roll‑call vote.
Outgoing member Carrie Wald was recognized for her service and thanked the committee before stepping down. Staff said they will draft the standardized recommendation letter and include it with the July board materials.
