Lutheran Social Services of New York
Minoosh Pardakhti began their work experience in 2008 as a Pharmacy Technician at Paoli Pharmacy. After that, they worked as a Research Assistant at Temple University Cognitive Psychology Laboratory from 2009 to 2010. Minoosh then became a Child Life Volunteer at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia from 2010 to 2012. In 2010, they also started working as a Research Assistant at Temple University Neurocognition Laboratory, where they stayed until 2012. In 2011, they became a Research Assistant at the Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorder Clinic. In 2014, they worked as a School Counseling Intern at The Center School P.S. 243. In 2015, they joined The New LIFE School as a School Counselor and remained in that role until 2018. From 2017 to 2018, they also served as a Transitional Coordinator at The New LIFE School. From 2018 to 2021, they worked as an IEP and Testing Coordinator and from 2020 to 2023 as an Acting Assistant Principal at The New LIFE School. Most recently, they started working as the Director of Research and Quality Improvement at Lutheran Social Services of New York in November 2023.
Minoosh Pardakhti completed their education with a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Teachers College, Columbia University in 2019. Prior to that, they obtained a Master of Arts and Master of Education in School Counseling and Psychological Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University between 2013 and 2015. For their undergraduate studies, they pursued Psychology at Temple University from 2007 to 2012. Before entering university, Minoosh attended Radnor High School. Additionally, they hold certifications in School Building Leadership from the New York State Education Department obtained in 2020, and School Counseling obtained in 2015.
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Lutheran Social Services of New York
Today, in addition to caring for children, Lutheran Social Services of New York enables individuals to reach their full potential through its LIFE (Lutheran Initiatives for Enrichment) service programs. The agency helps seniors live independently, provides families for children, arranges safe and affordable housing, maintains hunger prevention centers and provides services for immigrants and refugees. Lutheran Social Services of New York draws on its heritage of hope for all people and looks back at a rich history of growth and development. We look ahead to the creation of new and expanded programs and services that give LIFE to individuals, families and communities. Together with you, we share Christ’s blessings with people in need. Each year, the agency helps thousands of people lead healthier, happier, safer and more successful lives, regardless of age, economic status, creed or race. LSSNY has been strengthening lives, families and communities for more than 125 years. This has been made possible through the work of dedicated staff, committed volunteers, and supportive congregations and communities. Lutheran Social Services of New York has its roots in the Bethlehem Home for Orphans, founded in 1886 by Lutheran church leaders. Thus began the Lutheran presence in what would become an organized effort at child welfare in New York and would result in the creation of Lutheran Social Services of New York. Our combined LIFE services touch more than 25,000 people annually.