Martha Lequerica

Background

Lequerica, Martha was born in Iquitos, Peru. Daughter of Cesar and Maria Del Pilar (Durand) Lequerica. came to the United States, 1969.

Education

Bachelor, Pontifical U., Lima, Peru, 1963; Master of Arts in Special Education, New York University, 1972; Doctor of Philosophy in Ednl. Psychology, New York University, 1982.

Career

Staff learning disability therapist, Maimonides Mental Health Center, Brooklyn, 1969-1982; staff psychologist, Maimonides Mental Health Center, Brooklyn, 1982-1983; mental health consultant, East Harlem Headstart, Manhattan, New York, since 1983; supervising psychologist, assistant professor pediatrics, Lincoln Hospital & Mental Health Center, Bronx, 1985-1989; assistant professor psychology, Montclair (New Jersey) State College, since 1989. Consultant in field; workshop leader, lecturer on child development & parenting skills. Researcher of behavior problems in minority populations.

Achievements

• Martha Lequerica has been listed as a noteworthy Psychologist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member APA, Association Hispanic Mental Health Professionals, New York World Federation Mental Health.

Connections

Married David Sternberg, December 12, 1982. 1 child, Paula Marissa L.

Father:

Cesar Lequerica

Mother:

Maria Del Pilar (Durand) Lequerica

Spouse:

David Sternberg

child:

Paula Marissa L. Lequerica