2026 Special Election- Treasurer
The following candidates are running for Treasurer for the 2026-2029 cycle:
Sofia Pham, PhD, NCSP
Dr. Pham is a bilingual licensed psychologist, a certified school psychologist in New York and
Pennsylvania, and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP). She is currently an
Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Training at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic
Medicine (PCOM), where she oversees clinical training and field placements for students in the
School Psychology EdS and PsyD programs. In addition to teaching coursework in assessment,
research, and intervention, she provides direct supervision to practicum students in PCOM’s
Psychological Services Clinic, ensuring high standards of ethical practice and professional
competence.
Dr. Pham has held numerous leadership roles throughout her career. Prior to joining PCOM, she
practiced as a school psychologist in New York City. She served as a regional school
psychologist for KIPP: NYC and later as a district representative for the New York City
Department of Education’s Committee on Special Education. In these roles, she led professional
development trainings, provided direct services to students, and collaborated with more than 25
schools to design, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for
students with learning and developmental disabilities. Her professional service includes serving
on the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (2023–2025)
and contributing as an editorial board member for peer-reviewed journals.
With extensive leadership experience and a strong commitment to the profession, Dr. Pham is
well prepared to serve ASPP and its members.
Shradha Gera, Ed.S., NCSP
Shradha Gera is a practitioner in the Southeastern region of Pennsylvania and is the Immediate Past President of the Association of School Psychologists of Pennsylvania (ASPP). During her time as President-Elect and President, she helped to reshape the format of the organizational budget by researching the organization’s past finances, amending budget lines to fit the board’s updated structure and needs, and establishing a pathway for committees to request funds. She also led the Financial Advisory Committee in establishing written procedures for ASPP’s fiscal operations and procedures. As President, Shradha ensured fiscal transparency by reviewing the organization’s reserves and expenditures during each board meeting, posting the annual budget on the ASPP website for public view, and ensuring all funding requests followed a process of board review and approval. As a member of the ASPP Financial Advisory Committee, she continues to provide oversight of the financial health of ASPP. Shradha believes in financial transparency and in ensuring that ASPP expenses continue to reflect the values and interests of Pennsylvania school psychologists, including building community, growing our professional development and enhancing advocacy efforts.