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Student Handbook - Argosy University

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college of psychology and behavioral sciences<br />

American School of Professional Psychology at <strong>Argosy</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />

San Francisco Bay Area<br />

Renato P. Almanzor, PhD<br />

California School of Professional Psychology<br />

Faculty, Clinical Psychology<br />

Dr. Almanzor’s experience emerges from many years consulting and training groups committed<br />

to multicultural organization development and social justice. His clients have included<br />

universities, non-profit organizations, medical clinics, and government agencies. His services<br />

range from executive coaching and strategic planning to change management and team development.<br />

He has delivered keynote addresses, conference workshops, and panel development, and<br />

organizational change with a social justice agenda.<br />

Dr. Almanzor received his PhD in organizational psychology from California School of Professional<br />

Psychology, M.S. in counseling from San Diego State <strong>University</strong>, and B.A. in psychology<br />

from the <strong>University</strong> of California, Davis. Prior to joining the faculty at <strong>Argosy</strong> <strong>University</strong>, San<br />

Francisco Bay Area, he taught at California State <strong>University</strong> East Bay, Alliant International<br />

<strong>University</strong> and the <strong>University</strong> of San Francisco.<br />

Amy Bacharach, PhD<br />

Alliant International <strong>University</strong><br />

Adjunct Faculty, Forensic Psychology<br />

Originally from Philadelphia, Dr. Bacharach received her PhD in Forensic Psychology and<br />

a certificate in Organizational Development. She has taught various courses in the United<br />

States and Mexico City including industrial-organizational psychology, writing in psychology,<br />

ethics, and program evaluation, and has presented at numerous national and international<br />

conferences. Dr. Bacharach is a researcher for the Judicial Council’s Administrative Office of the<br />

Courts, Center for Families, Children, and the Courts, in San Francisco where she specializes<br />

in juvenile justice. Her interests include policy work in international social justice issues such<br />

as women’s and children’s rights and hate-related violence as well as cross-cultural and crossnational<br />

research. Dr. Bacharach is also a professional editor, working primarily with theses,<br />

dissertations, and other manuscripts.<br />

Virginia Bassi, PhD<br />

California School of Professional Psychology<br />

Faculty, Clinical Psychology<br />

Dr. Bassi, a graduate of the California School of Professional Psychology, is a native San Franciscan.<br />

In addition to her doctorate in clinical psychology, Dr. Bassi holds a Master of Science<br />

degree in clinical psychopharmacology. When she is not teaching at <strong>Argosy</strong> <strong>University</strong>, San<br />

Francisco Bay Area, developing its internship consortium, or supervising dissertation students,<br />

she is busy with her private practice. Dr. Bassi has developed and continues to direct several day<br />

treatment programs, including a summer camp, for severely emotionally and socially disturbed<br />

children and adolescents. These programs serve as practicum and internship sites for <strong>Argosy</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> students. Additionally, Dr. Bassi’s areas of clinical expertise include assessment,<br />

parenting issues, substance abuse issues, and behavioral medicine. She regularly consults to<br />

and works with school districts in managing difficult and complex special education cases. Dr.<br />

Bassi has a wide range of research interests.<br />

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