Background
MacPherson, Shirley was born on June 16, 1934 in Bayonne, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Alexander Phillip and Milldred (Gurstelle) Gottlieb.
MacPherson, Shirley was born on June 16, 1934 in Bayonne, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Alexander Phillip and Milldred (Gurstelle) Gottlieb.
Bachelor of Science, Columbia University, New York University, 1951. Master of Science, Juilliard School Music, 1955. Master of Education, California State University, Northridge, 1967.
Master of Arts in Psychology, Pepperdine University, 1992. Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, Pacific Western University, 1998.
Concert pianist Norman Seman Productions, New York City, 1952-1961. Industrial health educator American Medical International, Los Angeles, 1968-1970. Consultant, lecturer Hospital Management Corporation, 1970-1980.
Regional director Control Data Corporation, 1980-1986. Outplacement specialist Indiana Consultant, 1986-1990. Psychologist, intern Airport Marina Counseling Services, 1990-1993.
Staff psychologist Forensic Psychology Associates, Sherman Oaks, California, 1993-1994. Staff clinical psychologist Pacific Psychologist Associates, Los Angeles, 1992-1994. Clinical therapist employee profiling and crisis intervention MacPherson Relationship Counseling, since 1993.
Volunteer Community Alliance to Support and Empower, Los Angeles, 1994-1996, South Bay Free Clinic, Los Angeles, 1995-1997. Member Town and Gown Scholarship program, University Southern California, Los Angeles. Member American Association of University Women, American Psychological Association, California Psychological Association, Los Angeles Psychological Association, Los Angeles World Affairs Council, American Board Hypnotherapy, American Association Humanistic Psychology, American Association Suidiology, Juilliard Alumni Association, Pepperdine Allumni Association, International Wound Ballistics Association.
Married Duncan MacPherson, January 2, 1981. Children from previous marriage: Suzanne Pugsley, Brett Barber.