Texas Governor Greg Abbott shakes up the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, injecting new expertise and reaffirming established professionals in the field. In a recent announcement, Abbott appointed Chris Moose as a new member and reinstated Jamie Becker, Ph.D., and Sangeeta Singg, Ph.D., for terms ending October 31, 2031. This move further emphasizes the importance of mental health governance in the Lone Star State.
Bringing in a swath of interdisciplinary experience, Chris Moose, an Austin-based business and healthcare strategist, joins the board fresh from a career intersecting technology and life sciences. He previously flexed his expertise as a partner in healthcare and life sciences at IBM, and in healthcare consulting at Price Waterhouse Coopers. Beyond his professional experiences, Moose's dedication to community health initiatives is clear, having served leadership roles for Any Baby Can and Austin Healthcare Council, according to the Governor's office.
Maintaining consistency on the board, Jamie Becker, Ph.D., continues her tenure, bringing with her an extensive background in child and adolescent psychology. As director of Psychiatry at Children’s Health Children’s Medical Center and a Clinical Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center, her knowledge in emergency crisis mental health and development of psychiatric services for children is indispensable to the board's mission. Her recognized involvement with several psychology societies, speaks to her commitment to the advancement of pediatric psychological care.
Sangeeta Singg, Ph.D., also reclaims her seat with nearly three decades of teaching psychology at Angelo State University under her belt. Throughout her career, Singg has not only shaped the minds of future psychologists but also her community, evidenced by her volunteerism with organizations like the American Heart Association and MHMR Concho Valley.
