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Ann Marie Leonard-Zabel Professor
Psychology

D.Ed. Nova Southeastern University
C.A.G.S. University of Massachusetts/Boston
M.Ed. Bridgewater State College
B.A. University of Massachusetts/Boston

Dr. Ann Marie Leonard-Zabel is a Full Professor of Psychology at Curry College, where she has dedicated over four decades to advancing the fields of psychology, neuropsychology, and education. She holds a Doctorate in Education (D.Ed.) from Nova Southeastern University, a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies Degree (C.A.G.S.) from the University of Massachusetts/Boston, a Master's in Education (M.Ed.) from Bridgewater State University, and a Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from the University of Massachusetts/Boston.

In addition to her academic credentials, Dr. Leonard-Zabel has undertaken extensive post-graduate work in Paralegal Studies, Special Education Law, Neuropsychology, and Homeland Security, among others. She also completed a post-doctoral fellowship in Attentional Disorders and has specialized training in Forensic Psychology and Addictions.

For nearly 30 years, Dr. Leonard-Zabel has owned a private, international practice, focusing on neuro-behavioral learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders, emotional-behavioral difficulties, substance abuse, and forensic evaluation. She also offers bilingual consultation and evaluations.

With 45 years of experience, Dr. Leonard-Zabel is an esteemed therapist, pediatric neuropsychologist, and forensic psychological examiner. She has served in numerous leadership roles, including a 16-year tenure on the Board of Directors for the Massachusetts School Psychologists Association, and as an Executive Board Member of the American Board of School Neuropsychology. She has also contributed to the School Neuropsychology Institute's Post-Graduate/Post-Doctoral Hybrid Model Program, where she has trained professionals worldwide to become Board-Certified Diplomats in School Neuropsychology.

Dr. Leonard-Zabel is nationally and internationally recognized for her expertise in Autism, School Neuropsychology, and Forensic Psychology. She holds certifications in a wide array of fields, including Autism, Clinical Counseling, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Brain Health, and Disability Analysis. She has also earned three international certifications in Autism Spectrum Disorders and was featured by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) for her contributions in the Autism field.

Among her notable achievements, Dr. Leonard-Zabel was invited to present at the prestigious 4th USA Federal Interagency Conference on Traumatic Brain Injury in Washington, D.C., and has led workshops on juvenile psychopathology and the forensic implications of neuropsychological assessments. She was awarded the Diplomat credential by the American Board of Certification in Homeland Security and is one of the few pediatric neuropsychologists to hold this distinction.

Her leadership extends to the Learning Disabilities Worldwide (LDW) Board of Directors, where she has served for over a decade. Dr. Leonard-Zabel has also been recognized as a distinguished speaker at the World Congress on Learning Disabilities and the Space Summit-Mental Health Conference at Space Center Houston. She is regularly invited to present at international conferences and workshops, earning numerous awards for her groundbreaking work in neuropsychology and mental health. She was awarded Lifetime Achievement Awards from the School Neuropsychology Institute/KIDS, Inc and the Amercian Board of Disabilities Analysts.

Dr. Leonard-Zabel has contributed extensively to the professional community through her work as a reviewer for academic journals and textbooks, and her research interests span Neuropsychology, Learning Disabilities, Addictions, Forensic Psychology, and Military Psychology. She is currently writing a book on the assessment and intervention of adolescent addiction.

Beyond her academic and professional accomplishments, Dr. Leonard-Zabel is passionate about human rights and serves as an advocate with the United Nations Association-USA (UNA-USA), focusing on health and addiction issues worldwide.

In her personal life, Dr. Leonard-Zabel enjoys spending time with her husband, adult children, and grandchildren, traveling, and exploring her artistic side through acrylic painting. Her diverse interests also include aviation, law, karate-martial arts, interior design, fashion, and reading mysteries.