Mission Statement

Sand falling from a child's handThe mission of Sandplay Therapists of America® (STA) is to train, support, and promote professional development in sandplay in the tradition of Dora Kalff as based on the theories of C.G. Jung.

Diversity Statement

Sandplay Therapists of America (STA) encourages and supports the cultural, racial, gender, sexual orientation and economic diversity of our community. Sandplay Therapists of America particularly encourages people of color to attend our programs. Scholarships are available upon request.

STA Bylaws and Standards

STA Board of Trustees 2024

Elected Board Members

David Dermott, President
Jacquelyn Kelley, Vice President
Antoinette Eimers, Past President & Interim Treasurer
Amanda Bechtel-Gupman, Admissions Chair
Theresa Hasting, Secretary
Karen Hartfield, Regional Group Chair
Vincent Pastore, Education Co-Chair
Gretchen Watts, Education Co-Chair

Ex Officio Members/ISST Representatives

Lorraine Freedle
Jacquelyn Kelley

Journal Editor

Joyce Camuyrano Cunningham

Emeritus Board Members

Maria Chiaia
Lauren Cunningham
Regina Driscoll
Harriet Friedman
Jill Kaplan
Rie Rogers Mitchell
Daniel Nelson
Audrey Punnett
Sally Sugatt
Janet Tatum
Judy Zappacosta

STA Founding Members

Founded February 28, 1987, by Kate Amatruda, Linda Elaine Bath, Kay Bradway,* Lucia Chambers, Lauren Cunningham, Harriet Friedman, Chonita Larsen,* Susan Macnofsky, Mary Jane Markell,* Estelle Weinrib,* and Barbara Weller.
* Deceased

Presidents of Sandplay Therapists of America

1987–1991 Estelle Weinrib*
1991–1996 Council: Linda Elaine Bath, Kay Bradway,* Lucia Chambers, Lauren Cunningham, Mary Jane Markell,* Estelle Weinrib,* Barbara Weller, Lois Gradwell, Harriet Friedman, Holly Johnson
1996–1998 Harriet Friedman
1998–2001 Gretchen Hegeman*
2002–2003 Judy Zappacosta
2004–2005 Maria Ellen Chiaia
2006–2007 Daniel Nelson
2008–2009 Rie Rogers Mitchell
2010–2011 Regina Driscoll
2012–2013 Audrey Punnett
2014–2015 Janet Tatum
2016–2017 Jill Kaplan
2018–2019 Sally Sugatt
2020–2021 Lorraine Freedle
2022-2023 Antoinette Eimers

* Deceased