PAC’s are established and administered by corporations, labor unions, membership organizations or trade associations. These committees can solicit contributions from individuals associated with the connected or sponsoring organization. Pennsylvania state law prohibits corporate contributions. PennPsyPAC is governed by a board of directors consisting of volunteer psychologists in Pennsylvania, incl
uding a chairman and treasurer. Our current board of directors consists of:
Dea Silbertrust, Ph.D., J.D. - Chairperson
Private Practice
John D. Gavazzi, Psy.D. - Secretary/Treasurer
Private Practice
Judith S. Private Practice
Shannon Edwards, Psy.D. Pittsburgh, PA
Allyson L. Galloway, Psy.D. Center for Neuroscience/Riddle Healthcare Center II
Rebecca A. Gillelan, M.S. Private Practice
Neal A. Hemmelstein, Ph.D. Child, Adult & Family Psychology Center
Albert D. Jumper, M.A. John Heinz Institute
Bradley C. Norford, Ph.D. Bryn Mawr Psychological Associates
Andrew Offenbecher, Ph.D. Private Practice
Shannon Patterson, B.A. Student Representative
Samuel K. Schachner, Ph.D. Schachner Associates
R. Richard Schall, Ph.D. Good Shepherd Rehab Hospital
Adam C. Sedlock, M.S. ACS Psychological Associates
Christina B. Shook, Psy.D. Lebanon VA Medical Center
Thomas A. Whiteman, Ph.D. Life Counseling Services
PennPsyPAC can receive individual contributions and contributions from other PACs. Corporate contributions are strictly prohibited. The funds raised from psychologists across Pennsylvania are pooled. They are then used as political contributions to incumbents or candidates. PennPsyPAC contributes to candidates for the Pennsylvania General Assembly and some statewide offices that have been supportive of mental health issues. Contributions to PennPsyPAC are not deductible for state or federal tax purposes.
