MOPA Board & Executive Team

MOPA Board Meeting Protocol

  • Board meetings are open to active members with the exception of closed meetings for discussing legal and personnel matters.
  • Members can request Board meeting minutes from the MOPA Secretary.
  • Meetings will be posted on the MOPA Calendar.

2025-2026 MOPA Board of Directors

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Dr. Jessica Gerfen

President

St. Louis, MO

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Dr. Madalyn Schneider

President-Elect

St. Louis, MO

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Dr. Helen Weiser

Immediate Past President

Kansas City, MO

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Dr. Melissa Webb

Secretary

Sullivan, MO

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Dr. Jay Short

Treasurer

Kansas City, MO

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Dr. Lizette Smith

Diversity Board Officer

St. Louis, MO

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Dr. Melanie Vandyke

APA Council Representative

St. Louis, MO

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Dr. Dazialee Goodwin

ECP Representative

St. Louis, MO

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Dr. Chuck Hollister

CEO (Non-voting Member)

​Springfield, MO

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