Miriam Lesser Katz

Background

Katz, Miriam Lesser was born on August 29, 1942 in Petah-Tikva, Israel. Daughter of Kurt and Ilse (Fliess) Lesser. came to the United States, 1965.

Education

Diploma in nursing, Beilinson U. Tel-Aviv, 1962; B General Studies, Roosevelt University, Chicago, 1976; Master of Arts, University of Chicago, 1977.

Career

Head nurse, Beilinson Medical Center Tel-Aviv U., Petah-Tikva, 1962-1965; operating room nurse, Yale University Medical Center, New Haven, 1965-1967; surgical nurse, University of Chicago Medical Center, 1968-1975; research assistant department child psychiatry, University of Chicago, 1976-1980; child and adolescent psychotherapist, University of Chicago, since 1980; lecturer in psychiatry, University of Chicago, since 1988. Psychiatric consultant Head Start, Chicago, 1979-1980.

Achievements

• Miriam Lesser Katz has been listed as a noteworthy Psychotherapist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Founder, president Ron's Teen Group, activities and support group for adolescents with cancer, since 1986. Member American Psychological Association, American Association Counseling Psychologists, American Counseling Association, World Federation Mental Health.

Interests

• Avocations: music, art, squash.

Connections

Married Adrian Izhack Katz, March 31, 1965. 1 child, Iris Ellen.

Father:

Kurt Lesser

Mother:

Ilse (Fliess) Lesser

Spouse:

Adrian Izhack Katz

child:

Iris Ellen Katz