Charles A. Maher, PsyD, is Professor of Psychology at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers University, where he served eight years as Chairperson of the Department of Applied Psychology. He is actively involved, both nationally and internationally, as a consultant to schools, private corporations, government agencies, and professional sports organizations. His consultation programs and services encompass a broad area, including educational planning, program evaluation, professional self-management, enhancement of the psychoeducational performance of individuals and groups, and sport psychology. 

A licensed practicing psychologist with expertise in school psychology, sport psychology, and organizational psychology, Dr. Maher's wide range of professional experiences spans twenty-five years and includes positions as school psychologist, director of special services, administrator of a residential facility for conduct disordered adolescents, assistant superintendent of schools, and university professor and administrator. He is a recipient of the 1991 Capital Award of the National Leadership Council for principled leadership, business professionalism, and success achievement. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, the American Psychological Society, and the American Association of Applied and Preventive Psychology, and Diplomate of the American Board of Administrative Psychology and of the American Board of Sport Psychology. Dr. Maher is also listed in the 2000 Outstanding Scholars of the 21st Century. He is also the author of many books, including the acclaimed Planning & Evaluating Special Education Services and The Baseball Player's Guide to Mental Skills and Personal Development (forthcoming).