Our Chapter’s story began on January 11, 1972, when twenty-four professionals gathered for lunch—just nine months after ALMACA (the predecessor to EAPA) was formed in Los Angeles.

The meeting was hosted by A.J. “Sully” Sullivan, who had attended the original ALMACA gathering and later became the association’s second President. In 1974, during his presidency, Sully sent a telegram to Joan Peterson in San Francisco, officially approving her request to form a local Chapter—establishing the first EAPA Chapter in the nation.

More than fifty years later, we’re still meeting on the second Tuesday of each month, just as we did in that very first gathering.

A Tradition of Leadership and Learning

Over the decades, our Chapter has been a launching pad for leaders in the field. Three of our members have served as Presidents of EAPA, and many others have contributed their expertise as members of the EAPA Board of Directors.

We are proud to offer high-quality monthly educational programs that provide both Professional Development Hours (PDHs) and Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Offering PDHs is one way we support and promote the Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) credential—encouraging excellence and ongoing growth in the field.