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About Us
The Pacific Sociological Association is committed to serving sociologists, faculty, applied professionals, and students. We strive to create a professional community that reflects the diversity of our region and enhances the diversity of our discipline. We are committed to inclusivity and equity in our organization, to promoting social justice by examining and challenging the structural and institutional barriers in our discipline, and to building pathways for the next generation of sociologists.
HIstory of PSADid you know the PSA started in 1929 and was originally called the Pacific Southwest Sociological Society? Did you know in 1930, Did you know the the first Annual Meeting (with a program) was held on January 25, 1930 in Los Angeles at the Alexandria Hotel. View a brief history of PSA by clicking here. READ MORE | Story of PSAHere you can read an account of the history of the PSA Written by Dean Dorn. Dean was the Executive Director of PSA from 1993-2010, He started and continues to maintains the PSA archive at CSU Sacramento where he has reached Emeritus status. | Meet our Executive Director
Our Executive Director is Jarvez Hall. Jarvez completed his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Oregon State University and his MBA from Willamette University focusing on Business, Government, and Not-for-Profit Management. Currently, he is working towards completing his Ph. D. in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University. |
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