David A. Kirshbaum:  Professional Resume

* E-MAIL: dakirshbm@aol.com.


* EDUCATION:

• M.A. Clinical Psychology, Pepperdine University, 1993
• B.A. Psychology, U.C.Santa Barbara, 1986
• B.A. Religious Studies, U.C.Santa Barbara, 1986

* PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Internet Researcher, RKI, Inc., 2007-present.
• Writer, 1996-current
  • "Artahe: The Legacy of Jules de Grandin", by Philippe Ward, adapted to English by David Kirshbaum, published by Black Coat Press Book, Encino, CA (2004).
  • Israel Law Resource Center website - many articles.
• Webpage Design, 1996-present - samples of my work:
  • Israel Law Resource Center - Politics (Middle East Conflict)
  • The Palestine Media Project - Politics (Middle East Conflict & US Media)
• Founding President, HealthWise Counseling Services, 1994-6
• Intern Psychotherapist, County of Los Angeles, Dept.of Mental Health, 1993-4
• Intern Psychotherapist, Beverlywood Mental Health Center, 1991-3
• Truck Driver, Aratex Corporation, 1976-78.

* VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES:

• Founding Organizer, The Palestine Media Project, 2007-present.
• Event Organizer, DC Palestine Solidarity, 2002-2007.
• Founding President, Israel Law Resource Center, 2002-present.
• Computer Input, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, 2000-present.
• Founding Organizer, Georgia Perimeter College Museum of Environmental Science, 1998-1999.
• Steering Committee Member, South River Watershed Alliance, 1996-1999.
• Steering Committee Member, Lullwater Creek Restoration Project, 1996-1999.
• Founding President, Doolittle Creek Watershed Alliance, 1996-1999.
• Webmaster, Organizer, East Lake Commons Co-Housing Community, 1996-1999.
• Member, Paideia School Environmental and Campus Green Committees, 1996-1999.
• Computer Input, Democratic Party of Georgia, 1994-1999.
• Contributing Writer, CALResCo, 1994
• Purchasing Agent, Stockroom Manager, SYDA Foundation, 1978-1982, 1987-89.

* INTERESTS:

• The Arts -
  • Writing
  • Dancing
  • Painting & Sculpting
  • Webpage Design
• Sports & Fitness -
  • Aikido (a martial art)
  • Dancing
  • Hiking & Camping
  • Tennis
  • Sailing
• Miscellaneous Recreation -
  • Full-time parenting my children
  • Reading philosophy, science, fiction, politics and history
  • Political activism
  • Computers
  • Exercise
  • Books, Art, & Movie Collecting

* FAMILY:

• Divorced, 1998.
• 3 children - Joshua (born 7/24/90), and Sarah and Amelia (born 11/19/93)