WILMINGTON, NC, June 15, 2022 – Dr. Denise Hinds-Zaami has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Drawing on years of professional experience in mental health, Dr. Hinds-Zaami joined Transformational Healthcare Services as a psychologist in 2021. In her role, she provides telehealth counseling services for clients with anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorders, and various psychological challenges. Prior to joining Transformational Healthcare, Dr. Hinds-Zaami was a psychologist with the Broome Developmental Disability Services Office, New Life Progressive Health, HIRE Medical Center. She also served in private practice.

Dr. Hinds-Zaami has gained valuable experience as a case supervisor for Catholic Charities and an instructor at Hispanic International University, a faculty member in the Department of Education and Psychology of the University of Texas, and an assistant professor at Lock Haven University. Further, she was a diversity advocate for students and a counselor in the multicultural resource center at Pennsylvania State University. In her work as a diversity advocate, Dr. Hinds-Zaami maintained reports for the university that documented students’ allegations of intolerance, hate, and bias due to their skin color, ethnicity, gender, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, and sexual orientation. While working for Pennsylvania State University, Dr. Hinds-Zaami was also an adviser for student organizations, including the Arab Student Union and Discussions on Women in Need of Encouragement, and the Organization of Students for Justice in Palestine.

Dr. Hinds-Zaami holds an Associate of Arts from New York City Community College, a Bachelor of Arts in psychology with a minor in sociology and education from the City College of New York, a Master of Social Work from Columbia University, and a Master of Arts in educational psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. Likewise, she completed coursework in social psychology in Brazil and received an executive EdD in educational administration from Seton Hall University. To remain current with industry trends, Dr. Hinds-Zaami maintains affiliation with the National and New York Associations of Black Psychologists.

Outside of her primary endeavors, Dr. Hinds-Zaami has contributed to her community as the co-founder of The Moveable School and founder of The Healing Women’s Circle and Multiheritage Family Resource Center. She has authored a number of publications, including “Reflections of My Life: A Book of Poems and Thoughts,” “Our Family Cookbook” and “Diversity for Children Through Language and Song: The Yes, No, Please, and Thank You Book.” Additionally, she has presented at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the 30^th International Congress of Psychology in Cape Town, South Africa. While her career has been filled with highlights, Dr. Hinds-Zaami is especially proud of being a mother to her son and her adventures as a world traveler. Looking toward the future, she aims to write and publish additional books.