Type Of Business:
Government Organization
Expertise:
Dr. Zarnegar’s expertise is in pediatric mental health.
Major Product/SVS:
Public Services Including Early Childhood and Family Mental Healthcare Services
Favorite Business Publication:
Infant Mental Health Journal
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling, Painting, Reading, Hiking, Writing Poems, Taking Photographs
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Psychology, The 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:
New York Academy of Sciences; Psychologists for Social Responsibility; Women's Refugee Commission; Zero to Three; World Association for Infant Mental Health; World Federation for Mental Health; Women’s International Public Health Network; American Psychological Association
Work History:
Clinical Psychologist II, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LAC, DMH); Founder, Beginning at the Beginning (2005); National Institute of Mental Health Fellow, Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, University of Southern California Department of Preventive Medicine (USC, NIH) (1987-1990); Research and Program Development Division Manager, Security Pacific Corporation (SPC) (1984-1987); Vice President, Department of Human Resources, Security Pacific Corporation (SPC) (1984- 1987); Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Southern California (USC, DFM) (1980-1985); Regional Supervisor, Coordinator and Training Director, Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults, KANOON, Tribal Mobile Library Program, UNICEF/UNESCO, Iran (Persia) (1970-1974); Associate Researcher, UNESCO (1969-1974); Associate Researcher, UNICEF (1969-1974); Founder, Foundation International for Survivors of Trauma and Torture (1979)
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspects of her career are helping families and watching them 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, Orange County; World Association for Infant Mental Health; World Association for Refugee Women and Children; World Federation for Mental Health
Number Of Years In Profession:
37
Number Of Years In Current Position:
20
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her upbringing.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her desire to help and protect children from abandonment.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Zarnegar is proficient in the Persian language and has some knowledge in French and Turkish. She has done more than 35 presentations at various associations and has has 10 articles published.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Consulting, Implementing Ideas, Organizing Programs, Training and Supervising Postdoctoral Interns, Overseeing Clinical Staff, Educating Parents, Caring for Children from Birth to Age 5
Education Certifications:
Licensed Psychologist, California Board of Psychology
Awards/Honors:
21st Century Leadership Mid-Career Fellowship Award, Zero to Three (2003-2004); Leadership Award for Serving Families with Young Children, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (2003); Who's Who Distinguished Leadership Award for International Professional Achievement (1997); ICAN Award for Outstanding Service to Children, County of Los Angeles (1994); President's List, Michigan State University (1976); Who's Who Medal of Honor for Lifelong Achievements