Tuesday, May 13, 2008
ABOUT RCI
Dorothy Cantor, PsyD
Dr. Dorothy Cantor is a psychologist in private practice in Westfield, New Jersey. A 1976 graduate of the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers University, she is co-author with Dr. Toni Bernay of the groundbreaking book, Women in Power - The Secrets of Leadership. She has also authored, What Do You Want to Do When You Grow Up?, and with 6 women colleagues, Finding Your Voice. She has established herself nationally as an author, lecturer and seminar leader, presenting frequently to major corporate audiences of women executives.
Dr. Cantor is, additionally, a state and national leader in American psychology. She is a Past President of the American Psychological Association (1996-7) and has completed a term on the Association's Board of Directors. She is also a past-president of the New Jersey Psychological Association and for 5 years served as the Director of Professional Affairs for that association. She is a co-founder of Women in Psychology for Legislative Action, a national Political Action Committee. She currently serves as Chair of the APA Insurance Trust, President of the American Psychological Foundation, and a board member of the Rosalynn Carter Institute.
Dr. Cantor has written or edited five books and numerous articles, focusing on women's issues, leadership, and advocacy. She has appeared frequently on national and local television and radio shows. You can read more about her at her website: www.drdorothycantor.com.