Vaile Wright

Vaile Wright, PhD, is the inaugural Senior Director for Health Care Innovation at the American Psychological Association, where she leads national efforts to advance the responsible use of technology and data in mental health care. A licensed psychologist and nationally recognized expert, Dr. Wright develops strategies to expand access to care, strengthen quality measurement, and modernize mental health service delivery. She is a trusted voice in federal health policy, with research published in leading peer‑reviewed journals, and is a frequent contributor to national media. Dr. Wright earned her PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana‑Champaign and is licensed to practice psychology in the District of Columbia.