Meet Our AJP Team
AJP Executive Members
Beth N. Rom-Rymer, Ph.D.
Co-Founder and President
Dr. Rom-Rymer has been a pioneer throughout her life. She was in the first class of women undergraduates at Princeton University (Class of ’73); created the first Victim-Witness Assistance Unit, Florida’s 2nd District State Attorney’s Office.
Steven Stein, Ph.D., C.Psych.
Vice President
Steven Stein is a clinical psychologist and the Founder and Executive Chair of Multi-Health Systems (MHS), a leading psychological assessment developer and publisher. He is a Past President of the Ontario Psychological Association.
Sarah L. Friedman, Ph.D.
Director
Dr. Sarah L. Friedman is a developmental psychologist with an MA degree from Cornell University, a Ph.D. from George Washington University and post-doctoral training at the National Institute of Mental Health.
Ester Cole, Ph.D., C. Psych.
Director
Dr. Ester Cole, C. Psych. (Retired) was a psychologist in private practice until April 2024. At the Toronto Board of Education, she was a Senior Team Coordinator of psychologists. She is the recipient of several Awards of Merit.
Lenore E. Walker, Ed.D.
Treasurer
Dr. Lenore Walker is a licensed psychologist and Professor Emerita from Nova Southeastern University’s College of Psychology. She is a trauma psychologist who has developed evidence-based treatment programs.
Shayna Davis, Ph.D.
Secretary of the Board
Dr. Shayna E. Davis earned her Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Florida State University and her master's and doctorate in clinical psychology from Alliant International University / California.
Board Members
Daniel Burston, Ph.D.
Daniel Burston, Ph.D. received his doctorate in Psychology from York University in Toronto and is an Emeritus Professor and former Chair of Psychology at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.
Mary G. Hardiman, MA
Mary G. Hardiman is a non-profit professional in Washington, DC, with a proven record of accomplishment in advancing collaborations, and continuous quality improvement.
James Pann, Ph.D.
Dr. James Pann received his B.A. in Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin. He obtained his M.S.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling.
