President's Page

Dear ASHP Members,

As I begin my term as President of the American Society of Hispanic Psychiatry (ASHP), I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve this extraordinary community.

Throughout my journey, ASHP has been more than a professional organization. It has been a home. A space grounded in nuestra cultura, comunidad, collaboration, and resilience, where we come together with a shared commitment to advancing the mental health and well-being of our community.

I stand here because of those who came before me – mentors, colleagues, and friends who paved the way and reminded me, at critical moments, why this work matters. Their example underscores something fundamental: this organization is only as strong as the people who actively engage in it. ASHP is not any one person’s organization. It is ours.

We are also navigating a moment that calls for honesty and action. The challenges we face are many and are very real. But so is our collective strength. We are a vibrant, interdisciplinary group of clinicians, researchers, educators, trainees, and advocates who persist, innovate, and lead, even in the face of adversity.

Looking ahead, my priorities center on strengthening connection, deepening engagement, and ensuring that every member – whether trainee, early-career, mid-career, or senior – feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. I am committed to listening, learning from you, and building an organization that reflects the needs and aspirations of its members.

But this work requires all of us. I invite each of you to take part: mentor someone, bring in a new member, contribute your ideas, and help shape the future of ASHP. Small, consistent actions will move us forward.

We may not complete the work, but we are not free to walk away from it. The path forward is one we build together.

Thank you for the trust and privilege of serving as your President. I look forward to what we will accomplish together.

Adelante!

Daniel E. Jimenez, Ph.D.
President, American Society of Hispanic Psychiatry