Our Leadership

Mission

The mission of AACAP is the promotion of the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families through advocacy, education, and research, and to meet the professional needs of child and adolescent psychiatrists throughout their careers.

Leadership

2025-2027 AACAP Executive Committee

John T. Walkup, MD
John T. Walkup, MD
President

Timothy E. Wilens, MD
Timothy E. Wilens, MD
President-Elect
Sala Webb, MD
Sala Webb, MD
Secretary
Sarvet, MD
Barry Sarvet, MD
Treasurer
Jose Vito, MD
Jose Vito, MD
Chair, Assembly of
Regional Organizations of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Tami D. Benton, MD
Tami D. Benton, MD
Past President

2025-2026 Council

  • Alicia A. Barnes, DO, MPH
  • Erin L. Belfort, MD
  • Avanti Bergquist, MD
  • Obianuju J. Berry, MD, MPH
  • Vivien Chan, MD
  • Jennifer Creedon, MD
  • Vera Feuer, MD
  • Sansea L. Jacobson, MD
  • Sarah Mohiuddin, MD
  • Shawn Singh Sidhu, MD

Jerry M. Wiener Resident Member

Jad Hilal, MD

John E. Schowalter Resident Member

Carly Kawanishi, MD

Emerging Leaders Fellows

Taiwo Alonge, MD
Desiree DiBella, MD

Executive Director/CEO

Heidi B. Fordi, CAE

JAACAP Editor-in-Chief

Douglas K. Novins, MD

Program Committee Chair

Barbara J. Coffey, MD, MS


Council Job Descriptions