Policy in Action: Strategies for Policy & Systems Change, Guidance for Jewish Psychology Leadership

This webinar is presented by Mary G. Hardiman, MS.
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Time: 3pm PT / 4pm MT / 5pm CT / 6pm ET
Webinar length is approx 90 mins, ZOOM link will be sent a few days before the event.

This webinar is presented by Mary G Hardiman, MS and will include invited guests and group discussion. Among those who may find these policy-focused sessions of interest are Jewish psychologists and allies, scientists, practitioners, students, educators, trainers, psychologists and MH professionals in health, non-health, and applied areas, advocates, and decision makers who seek new ideas for protective and inclusive policy development.

Part II of the AJP Policy Webinar Series moves away from policy awareness building and impact to taking action, with strong focus on how Jewish psychologists and allies can be change agents to make organizations of all kinds protective and inclusive of Jewish identity, culture, and voices. This webinar also explores how to use scenario planning and other templates to dismantle systemic bias and foster environments where Jewish identity and culture is authentically integrated.

Part II (POLICY IN ACTION)* of the AJP Policy Webinar Series affords opportunities to:

Explore innovative ways to promote the authentic inclusion of Jewish people as a marginalized ethnic, religious, and multiracial people within human rights, diversity, and other policy frameworks.
Gain concrete skills in drafting new policy and engaging with institutions, systems, and policymakers to advance equitable relationships that center Jewish voices and acknowledge the impact of antisemitism.
Design policy as well as share ideas on creating safe spaces where Jewish professionals, students, clients, and patients can truly thrive.
Critique scenarios and employ scenario planning as one mechanism to bring policy inclusive of Jewish identity into actualization.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able:

Analyze key issues and challenges for integrating Jewish identity and culture into organizational, diversity, and human rights policy frameworks, and evaluate options to promote systemic, short- and long-term change.
Draft language that addresses key issues in protection and inclusion of Jewish voices, identity, and culture.
Apply actionable strategies for fostering inclusive, anti-bias, and protective policies for Jewish identity in institutional settings.
Leverage scenario planning and policy language templates to dismantle systemic bias and advance inclusive policy to center Jewish voices.

Note: There is no prerequisite to registering for Part II of this series. All are welcome!

Mary G. Hardiman, MS., is a Washington, D.C.–based governance expert and consultant with decades of leadership in nonprofit strategy, policy, and organizational transformation. She currently provides strategic insights and practical solutions to organizations seeking to transform policy, content, communications, and member engagement. schools, parent groups, organisations, and psychotherapists.

Previously, she was on staff with the American Psychological Association for 18+ years, most recently as Director of Practice Governance and Policy where she advanced professional policies and standards and coordinated guideline-making activities. She also had a 3-decades-long career in the labor movement and directed leadership education and training for a 1.5 million-member labor organization in the U.S. and Canada.

Hardiman’s career reflects a record of accomplishment in promoting innovation, best practices, and collaborative problem solving, along with professional activities with academic institutions and labor studies centers, research, writing, and editorial work, grants management, and objective reviews for governmental agencies and nonprofits.

A Board Member of the Association of Jewish Psychologists, she is recognized for her expertise in policy development, strategy, member engagement, and nonprofit governance. Hardiman holds a B.S. in Foreign Service from Georgetown University and an M.S. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University, along with advanced training in nonprofit leadership, technology, policy, social justice, governance, democracy, and civil society.