Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Matthew Holcomb, Ph.D., Chairperson

Matthew Holcomb, Ph.D.

Chairperson
Term: 07/23/2022 – 6/30/2027
Shawanda Woods-Smith, Psy.D.

Shawanda Woods-Smith, Psy.D.

Vice-Chairperson
Term: 07/14/2023 – 6/30/2028
T. Shavaun Sam, Ph.D.

T. Shavaun Sam, Ph.D.

Board Member
Term: 07/23/2021 – 6/30/2026
Marc Zimmermann, Ph.D.

Marc Zimmermann, Ph.D.

Board Member
Term: 12/06/2024 – 6/30/2029
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Vacant

Public Board Member
Term: TBD
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Adrianne Brennan, Ph.D.

Board Member
Term: 10/17/2025 - 6/30/2030

Board Committee Assignments

Executive Committee: Dr. Matthew Holcomb, Chair | Dr. Shawanda Woods-Smith, Vice Chair | Jaime Monic

Finance – Dr. Matthew Holcomb, Chair | Dr. Marc Zimmermann, Vice Chair | Jaime Monic

Complaints – Dr. Matthew Holcomb, Chair | Dr. T. Shavaun Sam, Vice Chair | Jaime Monic

Continuing Professional Development – Dr. T. Shavaun Sam, Chair | Dr. Marc Zimmermann, Vice Chair

Jurisprudence Examination – Dr. Shawanda Woods-Smith, Chair | Vice-Chair TBD

Legislative Oversight –  Dr. Matthew Holcomb, Chair | Dr. T. Shavaun Sam, Vice Chair

Liaison to Professional Organizations and Boards – Dr. Shawanda Woods-Smith, Chair | Vice Chair-TBD

Long Range Planning – Dr. Matthew Holcomb, Chair | Dr. Shawanda Woods-Smith, Vice Chair

Oral Examination – Dr. Shawanda Woods-Smith, Chair | Dr. Marc Zimmermann, Vice Chair

Public and Professional Outreach –  Dr. T. Shavaun Sam, Chair | Dr. Shawanda Woods-Smith, Vice Chair

Supervision/Credentials – Dr. T. Shavaun Sam, Co-Chair | Dr. Marc Zimmermann, Co-Chair

LSSP Committee

Sarah Fletcher, Ph.D. – Committee Chair Term: December  4, 2024 – June 30, 2027

Wayne T. Stewart, Ph.D. – Term: July 18, 2025 – June 30, 2028

Brandon Wilks, SSP- Term: July 17, 2026 – June 30, 2029

Jaime Monic, Executive Director – Ex Officio Member

Staff

Jaime T. Monic
Executive Director and Custodian of Public Records
Email: jaime.monic@la.gov

Courtney P. Newton
Executive Counsel – Prosecuting Attorney
Email: Courtney.Newton@la.gov

Jalynne Brown
Administrative Assistant
Email: admin.lsbep@la.gov

The custodian of records for the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologist is the Executive Director. If you wish to submit a public records request pursuant to La R.S. 44:1 et al, please do so by:

US Mail:
Attn: Public Records Request
LA State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
4334 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd., Suite #C-150
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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