Richard M. Suinn (born May 8, 1933) was an American psychologist, a past president of the American Psychological Association (APA) and a former mayor of Fort Collins, Colorado.
Richard Suinn | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 May 1933 |
| Died | January 5, 2024 (aged 90) |
| Known for | Past president, American Psychological Association; former mayor, Fort Collins, Colorado |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Psychology |
Biography
editSuinn earned an undergraduate degree from Ohio State University and a PhD in counseling psychology from Stanford University. He served on the city council of Fort Collins, Colorado, then he became the city's mayor. He was APA president in 1999.[1] He was the first Asian-American president of the APA.[2] Suinn was also one of the founding members of the Asian American Psychological Association.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Richard Suinn, PhD". American Psychological Association. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- ^ Donnelly, Dave (August 24, 1999). "Minority leader". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- ^ Richard Suinn bio APA.org.