Lynn F. Bufka, PhD, ABPP is Head of Practice at the American Psychological Association. Dr. Bufka oversees the Practice team and leads APA’s efforts to create opportunities for psychologists to best meet the needs of the public and advance population health. This includes embracing new approaches and conceptualizations of practice grounded in psychological science and responsive to health equity and emerging challenges. Dr. Bufka’s career has focused on utilizing psychological knowledge to inform programs and policies relevant to practice with the ultimate aim of supporting and improving quality of care. Dr. Bufka advocates for science to support practice and practice-based evidence to inform research and policy. Dr. Bufka is board certified in clinical psychology and maintains licensure as a psychologist in Maryland. Outside of psychology, Lynn enjoys long hikes with her husband and dog, keeps up with her son and niece in their professional adventures, plays soccer, and gardens.