Committee on Global Engagement 

The APS Ad-Hoc Committee on Global Engagement is charged with engaging individuals from across the APS membership in discussions that contribute to the acquisition of data and insights that inform APS efforts to cultivate and catalyze a global scientific community dedicated to fostering the development and furtherance of psychological science around the world. This Committee is responsible for planning the inaugural APS Global Psychological Science Summit by organizing sessions, inviting speakers, and reviewing submissions.  

Words From Rachael Jack
Planning Committee Co-Chair, University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK
“We are thrilled about the upcoming APS Global Psychological Science Summit, an inclusive and groundbreaking event that promises to unite psychologists from around the world to share cutting-edge research and foster international collaboration. The Global Psychological Science Summit Planning Committee has meticulously planned a diverse and engaging program, including renowned speakers, interactive workshops, and creating networking opportunities to facilitate meaningful connections among attendees. APS’s careful attention to detail and commitment to excellence aim to make this summit a transformative experience for all participants, advancing the field of psychological science on a global scale.”

Co-Chair: Michele Gelfand, Stanford Graduate School of Business, USA 

Co-Chair: Rachael Jack, University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK 

Co-Chair: Yoshihisa Kashima, University of Melbourne, Australia  

Ruben Ardila, National University of Colombia, Colombia 

Moshe Bar, Bar-Ilan University, Israel

Olivia Cheung, New York University Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Corey Cook, Pacific Lutheran University, USA 

Angelo Brandelli Costa, Pontificia Universidade Catolica, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil 

Jozefien De Leersnyder, KU Leuven, Belgium 

Emilisco Enoachuo, University of Buea, Cameroon

Angela Gutchess, Brandeis University, USA 

Jamin Halberstadt, University of Otago, New Zealand 

Mayumi Karasawa, Tokyo Woman’s Christian University, Japan  

Comfort Ojongnkpot, University of Buea, Cameroon 

Narayanan Srinivasan, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India 

Ayse Uskul, University of Sussex, UK