The Self-Knowledge Base Foundation was founded in 2006 by Dr. Roya Rohani Rad, a Clinical
Psychology Associate in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The Foundation’s goal is to bring
about self-awareness and consciousness through bridging psychology and spirituality, the science
and ancient wisdom of self-transformation, knowledge and personal application, and ego and
collective consciousness, all of which complement each other.
The Foundation provides free educational tools to help people live more fulfilled lives--physically,
intellectually, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. These tools are for individuals who want to do
deep-rooted work, are determined and focused to put in the energy needed to bring about changes
within themselves, and in turn, the world around them. If you’re looking to be the healthiest
person you can be and to be at peace, we have the tools for you!
Join us on this incredible journey…
Board of Directors
Founder and President:
Dr. Roya Rohani Rad's educational background is in Psychology. She holds a Master degree in
Applied Psychology from Baltimore University of Maryland and an APA (American Psychological
Association) accredited Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University (DC
campus). She is an author, a poet, and has a long history of social advocacy and charity work
related to educational activities for general public and children. Her most recent work includes
free seminars, workshops, teenage groups, and educational activities on mental health and
psychology. She has five published books, all benefits from her books go toward the not-for-
profit organization's educational activities. Click here to see a list of her books
Vice President:
Leslye Gartrell is a violinist, a retired 33-year veteran of the US Army, and a leader/soloist for the
White House Strolling Strings performing for presidents and heads of state from around the
world. Leslye has extensive experience doing charity and community work. She performs for the
Red Cross, at auctions and for benefits and fund raisers. Leslye’s volunteer and non-profit work
includes performing for the Joe Gibbs School for Boys to raise money for wayward young men,
collaborating with the Army Chief of Staff on charity work and volunteering for the OAR Fairfax
County Jail Program, which rehabilitates prisoners before being released from prison.
Vice President:
Valerie Taylor is an educational consultant for non-profits, including the Center for Energy
Workforce Development (CEWD). For the Center, Valerie focuses on career awareness,
workforce development models and processes as well as initiating and managing partnerships
with related associations, youth-focused groups, and the military. Before becoming an
independent consultant, Valerie lead education departments for several professional associations,
including the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the Society for Marketing
Professional Services, the Special Libraries Association, and the American Academy of Audiology.
Treasurer:
Ms. Monir Momtehan’s passion is for education, and was a teacher for 25 years before retiring.
She has extensive experience doing community and charity work.
Secretary:
Mr. Ali Rohani Rad has been a business entrepreneur for more than four decades before recently
retiring. He is also a poet, writing about nature, love, and beauty.
About Us
Self Knowledge Base & Foundation
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