The Self-Knowledge Base Foundation was founded in 2006 by Dr. Roya R. Rad living in Ashburn
Virginia. The Foundation provides educational tools.
Board of Directors
Founder and President:
Dr. Roya Rohani Rad's educational background is in Psychology. She holds a Master degree in
Applied Psychology and a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology. She is an author, a poet, and
has a long history of volunteer work related to social advocacy, public education, and global
justice. She has five published books which she lets her audience download for free. In
addition, she writes regularly for Hiffington Post and has been posted on Metro New York
among a number of other magazines, radio talk shows, and psychology sources.
Click here to see a list of Dr. Rad's books
Click here for Dr. Rad's CV
Click here for Dr. Rad's poems
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.
Secretary:
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.
About Us
Self Knowledge Base & Foundation
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