Erica Munnik is an Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) and a registered Clinical Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. She has more than 20 years of experience in clinical practice, teaching, and research, with a strong focus on psychological assessment, test development and mental wellbeing. Erica’s doctoral research led to the development of the Emotional Social Screening Tool for School Readiness (E3SR), which has since been revised, standardised, and translated into multiple South African languages. She has published widely, presented nationally and internationally, and secured research funding to advance culturally relevant assessment practices. Erica is a passionate teacher and mentor who has supervised numerous Master’s and PhD students, many of whom have achieved distinction and contributed to scholarly publications. Alongside her academic role, she maintains a limited private practice, consults on psychometric matters, and engages communities through workshops and media contributions on child development and mental wellness.
She will serve as an executive member of PsySSA’s Division for Research and Methodology (DRM) from 2025-2027 and has been a member of the International Test Commission (ITC) since 2024, reflecting her commitment to advancing psychology both nationally and globally.