Address:
Los Angeles, California
Type Of Business:
Government Organization
Expertise:
Dr. Zarnegar's expertise is in consulting, proposing ideas, organizing programs, training and supervising postdoctoral interns and overseeing clinical staff.
Major Product/SVS:
Public Services Including Mental Healthcare for Children and Families
Favorite Business Publication:
Infant Mental Health Journal
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling, Painting, Reading, Hiking, Writing Poetry, Photography
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Southern California, Cum Laude (1983); Master of Arts in Psychology, Michigan State University (1976); Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Tehran (1972); Bachelor of Science in Library Science, University of Tehran (1972)
Affiliations Awards:
The New York Academy of Sciences; Psychologists for Social Responsibility; National Council for International Health; American Psychological Association; American Public Health Association; Women's International Public Health Network
Highlight of career?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is helping families to succeed.
Charity:
Venice Family Clinic; Dual Diagnosis Task Force, Department of Mental Health, County of Los Angeles; Planning Consultant, Stop Violence Against Women; Early Childhood Mental Health Collaborative Council, County of Orange; World Association for Infant Mental Health; World Association for Refugee Women and Children; World Federation for Mental Health
Number Of Years In Profession:
24
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her upbringing.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in her profession because she was driven to help and protect children by the death of a child due to abandonment.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Zarnegar is proficient in Persian and has some knowledge of French and Turkish. She has made more than 35 presentations at numerous associations and published ten articles.
Education Certifications:
Licensed Psychologist, California Board of Psychology
Awards/Honors:
21st Century Leadership Mid-Career Fellowship Award (2003-2004); Who's Who Distinguished Leadership Award for International Professional Achievement (1997); ICAN Award for Outstanding Service to Children, Board of Supervisors, County of Los Angeles (1994); President's List, Michigan State University (1976); Who's Who Medal of Honor for Lifelong Achievements