What are the implications of APsA's change in regional status for NAPsaC?"

I think we're all still finding our bearings with this shift. My experience with organizational change has taught me to approach moments like this with openness rather than certainty.  These transitions often open space for fresh perspectives on long-standing arrangements. I hope to bring "new eyes" to our shared work.

For me, relationships and collaboration across societies matter as much as any structural definition.  What feels most promising right now is the opportunity for renewed dialogue across NAPsaC - listening closely and exploring how our distinct societies might collaborate in ways that feel meaningful and generative. 

On a personal note, I have long-standing friendships and valued colleagues within the CIPS societies - and as someone who is both Canadian and American, I'm never entirely impartial when it comes to Canadians.

Perhaps the question for all of us is how we can create pathways of communication that deepen understanding and support our shared purposes.

If I were entrusted with the role of APsA President-Elect, I would approach this moment as an evolving process rather than a settled answer. Over the past three and a half years on ExCom, I've had the opportunity to develop a strong, collaborative partnership with President-Elect Bonnie Buchele, grounded in our shared training in analytic group process and in a commitment to understanding organizational dynamics. Together, I believe we would stay closely connected with our NAPsaC colleagues, continue asking thoughtful questions, and discover what this new chapter invites. 

With time and continued conversation, I hope this new moment will find its own rhythm - one shaped by all of us.