Chair: Rose Dhaliwal, PsyD
Dr. Rose Dhaliwal (she/her) received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) from the University of La Verne in August 2023. She is currently completing her postdoctoral hours at the Department of State Hospitals – Metropolitan, where her work focuses on providing treatment for patients who are involved in the justice system and have been adjudicated incompetent to stand trial. Dr. Dhaliwal’s background working in the public sector has also allowed her a greater understanding of how systemic structures influence the daily lives of the communities we serve. As the DoSAA chair, she is responsible
for the implementation of DoSAA’s mission and vision and tp lead cross-collaboration among peer divisions within and outside of AAPA.
Dr. Dhaliwal’s research has focused on LGBTQ+ asylum seekers and the experiences of transgender and gender-expansive youth of color involved in legal systems. Her clinical training and interests also include working with transition-age youth in correctional and child welfare settings who have significant exposure to adverse childhood experiences.
As a child of immigrants from Punjab, Dr. Dhaliwal believes in the importance of understanding how bicultural identity and intersecting identities impact the lived experiences of communities of color. As Chair, she aims to highlight these important topics to facilitate dialogue among DoSAA members and foster connections with organizations focusing on similar topics. In her spare time, Dr. Dhaliwal enjoys spending time with her loved ones, going on hikes with her Siberian Husky, dancing, and exploring new places.