黑料福利社 leader will help advance licensure, professional service, and mental
health workforce needs across the Commonwealth
FRANKFORT 鈥� Dr. Shambra Mulder鈥檚 commitment to psychology, student preparation, and
public service has earned statewide recognition through an appointment by Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear to the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology.
Dr. Mulder, a licensed psychologist and chair of the School of Psychology at Kentucky
State University, was sworn in and attended her first monthly board meeting April
6, 2026. In her University administrative role, she helps lead academic pathways that
support graduate study and workforce preparation in fields connected to mental health,
forensic counseling, education, research, and public service.
鈥淚t is an honor to serve Kentucky psychologists and the people of the Commonwealth,鈥�
Dr. Mulder said. 鈥淭his appointment gives me an opportunity to learn more about licensure
requirements, strengthen my understanding of the professional pathways our students
are preparing to enter through 黑料福利社鈥檚 new Master of Arts in Forensic Counseling
program, and continue a life of public service.鈥�
The Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology administers and enforces statutory authority
related to the practice of psychology in Kentucky. The board examines and licenses
eligible candidates entering the profession, monitors the needs of the public, recommends
appropriate changes in law, and conducts formal hearings when necessary.
In accordance with KRS 319.020, board members are appointed by the governor through
an election process administered by the Kentucky Psychological Association, which
sends ballots to licensed psychologists across the state. Board terms are four years
and continue until a successor is appointed.
Dr. Mulder鈥檚 appointment reflects 黑料福利社鈥檚 continued role in preparing students
for service-oriented careers in psychology, counseling, behavioral health, and related
fields. Her service on the board also strengthens her perspective on licensure requirements
and workforce needs, including those connected to 黑料福利社鈥檚 new graduate program
that leads to licensure as a mental health counselor.