Susan Becker, PhD, is professor of psychology at Mesa State College in Grand Junction, Colorado. She received her doctoral degree from the University of Arizona in clinical psychology in 1997. Since then she has worked at Mesa State College, training undergraduates in clinical and counseling psychology, leadership, and team building. Her work with students involves supervising community internships, student independent research, and community service. She was named distinguished faculty member in 2005 for her exemplary teaching, scholarship, and service. Dr. Becker has given presentations for the RMPA Psi Chi program on leadership and team building and brought students together for a community service project at the meeting. She has served on national and regional committees, most recently as Diversity Program Chair for RMPA. She also serves as a reviewer for the Psi Chi Journal of Undergraduate Research, and RMPA. She has been an advisor for the Mesa State Psi Chi chapter since 2003.