❑ Mary Beth Quaranta Morrissey, Esq., PhD, MPH, past chair of the WWBA Elder, Health and Reproductive Rights Committee, has become president of the American Psychological Association Society for Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology. She’s the first scholar of law and the 10th woman to hold this national office since the APA Society’s founding in 1963. On September 10th, Mary Beth’s career milestone was recognized on social media by Fordham Law School (’82) as part of the opening of its 100-years of Women celebrations. Mary Beth’s interdisciplinary scholarship and policy advocacy are located at the intersection of health law and policy, health research and ethics.

Q: Why did you become a member of the Westchester Women’s Bar Association?

A: It is important for women in the legal profession support each other – the Westchester Women’s Bar Association provides a strong professional and social support network for women to rely upon. It is a dynamic organization, with many resources. I have always been impressed with the enthusiasm of its members and their willingness to promote and assist each other in every way possible.