Tammy Kushner

Tammy Kushner, Psy.D., serves as the Executive Associate Dean at the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice at Nova Southeastern University. She concurrently works as an Employee Assistance Program psychologist and mental health consultant for the Broward County Sheriff’s Office SWAT/HBT team. Dr. Kushner maintains a private practice specializing in adult and couples therapy, with a focus on depression, anxiety, and marital therapy.

Education: Psy.D. (Clinical Psychology) from Nova Southeastern University, M.S. and B.S. also from Nova Southeastern University. She completed a Management Development Program at Harvard Graduate School of Education and a doctoral residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base.

Formerly a U.S. Air Force Major, Dr. Kushner commanded the Mental Health Flight and served as Chief Mental Health Consultant for Hostage Negotiations. Her professional expertise spans clinical practice, military mental health, and academic administration.