Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Society of Greater Washington

Dear Esteemed Colleagues,

I am honored to step into the role of President of our Society and grateful for the trust you have placed in me to lead this vital community of professionals dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of children, adolescents, and families.

As we look to the year ahead, my vision centers around strengthening our organization in four key areas:

  1. Membership Engagement: I am committed to fostering greater involvement among our members, ensuring our society encourages dynamic collaboration and mutual support. Together, we can build a stronger professional community that reflects our shared passion and expertise.
  2. Advocacy, Networking, and Mentorship: We will expand opportunities for advocacy at the local and national levels through the efforts of our Advocacy Committee. We will also aim to connect members through meaningful networking and mentoring programs. Through mentorship, we can help grow the next generation of leaders in our field.
  3. Financial and Organizational Integrity: Maintaining the financial health and ethical foundation of our Society is essential. I will work to ensure that our organization continues to align with the mission of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) while remaining adaptable and sustainable in the context of evolving challenges and opportunities in our field.
  4. Professional Development and Collaboration: I aim to provide forums that encourage professional growth, promote evidence-based medicine, inspire intellectual conversations, and deepen our collective impact in addressing the mental health needs of the communities we serve.

As we embark on this journey together, I invite each of you to contribute your ideas, expertise, and enthusiasm to our shared goals. Your engagement and feedback will be essential in shaping the direction of our Society and amplifying the impact of our work.

I look forward to working with all of you as we continue to advance the field of child and adolescent psychiatry and create a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families we serve.

Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our mission. Here’s to a year of collaboration, progress, and growth!

Warm regards,
Tracy Meyer, M.D.
President, Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Society of Greater Washington

About CAPSGW

CAPSGW is a regional organization of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. It is a not- for profit 501 (c) 3 medical specialty organization representing the approximately 250 child and adolescent psychiatrists in the District of Columbia, suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

One of the main objectives of The Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Society of Greater Washington is to stimulate and advance contributions of the knowledge and treatment of psychiatric problems of children and adolescents, both within its membership and in the community at large, within Washington, D.C., and those adjacent states from which its membership is drawn.

CAPSGW also serves as the Regional Organization of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry represented in the Assembly of Regional Organizations of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (the Assembly) of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, for Washington, D.C. and nearby states.

Contact CAPSGW

For more information about CAPSGW, contact Jenny Kelley at capsgw@gmail.com