Banafshe Sharifian-Attar

Banafshe Sharifian-Attar is a Part-Time Lecturer in the Department of Health Science at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), within the College of Health & Human Services. She teaches courses including Personal Health, Human Sexuality, Community Health, and Contemporary Issues in Children’s Health. Previously, she taught at multiple CSU campuses (Fullerton, Dominguez Hills, and San Bernardino).

Education

• Bachelor’s in Sociology from UCLA
• Master’s in Public Health from UCLA, Division of Community Health Sciences

Research & Teaching Focus

Her work emphasizes human sexuality education for teenagers, substance use patterns in marginalized groups, and mental health interventions for vulnerable populations. As a Certified Health Education Specialist with 15+ years of clinical and teaching experience, she integrates practical insights into classroom instruction.

Professional Background

No formal grant information provided. Advising roles unspecified. Has maintained part-time teaching roles across multiple CSU campuses while maintaining clinical experience.