Background
Fortman, Jay Benjamin was born on July 30, 1955 in Tucson. Son of Irwin and Zita Fortman.
Fortman, Jay Benjamin was born on July 30, 1955 in Tucson. Son of Irwin and Zita Fortman.
Associate of Arts, El Camino College, 1974; Bachelor, University of California, Santa Barbara, 1976; Master of Arts, University of California, Santa Barbara, 1978; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California, Santa Barbara, 1987.
Research assistant, University of California, Santa Barbara, 1976-1978; residential social worker, Stevenage, Herts, England, 1978-1979; school psychologist, Santa Barbara School District, 1986-1989; school psychologist, Golega (California) Union School District, 1988-1990; school counselor, Golega (California) Union School District, 1980-1990; adult education teacher, Santa Barbara Community College, 1983-1990; private practice marriage and family counseling, Santa Barbara, since 1986.
Board of directors Single Parent Family Alliance, Santa Barbara, 1988-1990, Jewish Svc. Agency, Santa Barbara, since 1989, Peaceful Home Foundation, Santa Barbara, 1990. Member California Learning Disability Association, California Association Education Young Children, California Association Marriage and Family Therapists.
Married Jennifer M. Fortman, December 7, 1975. Children: Rebekka, James.