Dr. Naweedullah Danishyar
SACRAMENTO,CA
Summary
PhD-qualified educator and psychologist with 10+ years of international academic and leadership experience in Afghanistan, India, and Iran. Proven expertise in psychology, educational management, student counseling, and program development. Now based in California and seeking a role where I can support Afghan community immigrant and underserved communities through education, mental health, or policy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health & Health Social Counsellor (HSC) Master Trainer/Supervisor
HealthNet TPO
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Implemented training programs and developed course curricula
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions
- Supervised psychosocial counselors and ensured effective service delivery
- Conducted training evaluations and follow-ups
- Maintained clinical supervision via electronic and phone systems
Mental Health Consultant
Wellness Prosperity and Social-Empowerment Organization (WPSO)
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided mental health support and counseling
- Developed and delivered training workshops for mental health professionals
Lecturer
Ghalib University
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Taught psychology and business administration courses
- Supervised student research and thesis projects
Research Focal Point & Master Trainer
United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Led research projects related to peacebuilding
- Provided training on conflict resolution and mental health strategies
Professor
Alberoni University
03.2012 - 04.2018
- Delivered psychology and educational management courses
- Conducted faculty training workshops
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Management
Allameh Tabatabai University
09-2024
Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) - Strategic Management
Tehran University
01.2021
Master of Psychology (MA) -
Osmania University
06-2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Human Resource Management
NIBM University
03-2016
Bachelor in Educational Management -
Kabul University
12-2011
Skills
- Outcome-Based Education & Student-Centered Learning (OBE & SCL)
- Faculty Development Training
- Effective Teaching Skills (ETS)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Mental Health Gap Action Program (mhGAP)
- Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
- Life Skills Coaching
- SPSS
- MAXQDA
- Smart-PLS
- EndNote
- Mendeley
- LaTeX
Short Term Training Programs Attended
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Workshop, Omid Mehr Psychology and Counselling Consultancy Center, Tehran, Iran
- Mental Health Gap Action Program (mh-GAP), HealthNet TPO, Kabul, Afghanistan
- Effective Teaching Skills (ETS), HealthNet TPO & European Union, Kabul, Afghanistan
- Faculty Development Program (FDP) for Master Trainers, HealthNet TPO, Kabul, Afghanistan
- Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), Pishro Modiriat Piran Consulting, Tehran, Iran
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Allameh Tabatabaei University, Tehran
- Life Skills Coaching, Allameh Tabatabaei University, Tehran, Iran
- Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS), Allameh Tabatabaei University, Tehran, Iran
Certifications And Skills
Outcome-Based Education & Student-Centered Learning (OBE & SCL), Faculty Development Training, Effective Teaching Skills (ETS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mental Health Gap Action Program (mhGAP), Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), Life Skills Coaching, SPSS, MAXQDA, Smart-PLS, EndNote, Mendeley, LaTeX
Certification
Mental Health Counselor
Languages
English
Full Professional
Dari/Farsi/Persian
Native or Bilingual
Pashto
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional Working
Timeline
Mental Health & Health Social Counsellor (HSC) Master Trainer/Supervisor
HealthNet TPO
04.2023 - 10.2024
Mental Health Consultant
Wellness Prosperity and Social-Empowerment Organization (WPSO)
03.2022 - 03.2023
Lecturer
Ghalib University
03.2020 - 03.2023
Research Focal Point & Master Trainer
United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
04.2018 - 04.2019
Professor
Alberoni University
03.2012 - 04.2018
Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) - Strategic Management
Tehran University
Ph.D. - Educational Management
Allameh Tabatabai University
Master of Psychology (MA) -
Osmania University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Human Resource Management
NIBM University
Bachelor in Educational Management -
Kabul University
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