Pacific Palisades Resident Selected as the New Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement for The Chicago School

(LOS ANGELES) (MAY 15, 2017) Long-time Pacific Palisades resident Mickie Faris has been selected as the new Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement at the Los Angeles campus of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, one of the leading nonprofit graduate universities devoted exclusively to the study of psychology, and related behavioral health services. In her new role, Faris is charged with overseeing all university advancement activity across six campuses—Los Angeles, Irvine, San Diego, Chicago, Washington D.C. and Online—and will provide leadership in Alumni Relations and College Affairs.

“I am excited to be part of one of the nation’s leading psychology schools with over 4,300 students across the country, more than 20 graduate degree programs, and 8 institutes and centers. I am also amazed at the level of international work taking place. Our students represent 77 countries and we work with 14 international partners with multiple study abroad opportunities in over 9 countries,” said Faris. “And here at home, we provide counseling and mental health services to children, individuals and families at our counseling center in Westwood. A resource I wish I had known about when our children were younger,” Faris added.

During her career span, Faris has served as the Vice President of Advancement for Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, and also Vice President of Advancement for UCLA’s Orthopedic Institute for Children. Additionally, she has led fundraising teams at the University of Southern California and the Center for Healthy Aging.

“We are excited to have Mickie Faris join our national leadership team at The Chicago School. Having spent her career working in the nonprofit sector and achieving outstanding fundraising results makes me confident she will take our advancement and community engagement efforts to the next level,” said Michele Nealon, Psy.D., president, The Chicago School.

Faris has secured close to $300 million from fundraising during her career, and taught fundraising and nonprofit management at UCLA for eight years. Furthermore, she has also held executive roles at such nonprofit stalwarts as the American Red Cross and the National Kidney Foundation. Also a writer, Faris authored a book on kidney disease that is in its fourth edition and sold around the world. Faris earned an M.B.A from Pepperdine University, and an M.P.H. from California State University at Northridge.

About The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Founded in 1979, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) is a nonprofit, private university devoted exclusively to psychology, and related behavioral health services. The Chicago School is an affiliate of TCS Education System, a nonprofit system of colleges advancing student success and community impact. The university serves more than 4,300 students across campuses in Chicago; Southern California (Los Angeles and Irvine); and Washington, D.C., as well as its Online Campus. The Chicago School is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, (WSCUC), and its Clinical Psychology Doctoral Programs in Chicago and Washington, D.C. are accredited by the American Psychological Association. With more than 20 graduate degree programs, thousands of hours of real-world training, and a wealth of international opportunities, TCSPP is the leader in professional psychology education. To learn more, visit www.thechicagoschool.edu.