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Sara Keshavarz-Moqadam, Ph.D.

Adjunct Faculty

Industrial + Organizational Psychology

Vancouver

“My mission as an educator is to nurture depth — not only in knowledge, but in self-awareness, human connection, and ethical action. I see the classroom as a living system where real learning happens when students feel safe enough to be engaged.”

sakeshavarzmoqadam@adler.edu (587) 966-7303 Connect on LinkedIn Curriculum Vitae

OVERVIEW

Dr. Keshavarz-Moqadam brings experiences in clinical practice, health psychology, and organizational consultation, with a specialization in psychodynamic approaches to Adler University. Dr. Keshavarz-Moqadam has led multidisciplinary teams in mental health innovation and has taught graduate-level courses in both clinical and organizational settings.

Her work bridges clinical, health, and organizational psychology to support individual well-being and systemic effectiveness. At Adler, she is committed to fostering critical inquiry, student empowerment, and values-driven practice. She is especially passionate about introducing integrative, interdisciplinary approaches that enhance socially responsible psychological practice.

MEMBERSHIPS + ASSOCIATIONS

  • Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors
  • Registered Psychologist, Psychology and Counseling Organization of Iran
  • Member, Psychology and Counseling Organization of Iran
  • Member, American Psychological Association
  • Member, International Experiential Dynamic Therapy Association

PUBLICATIONS

Publications

The Effect of Excitement Induced on Heart Rate Variability: Evaluating the Moderating Role of Personality Disorders

2019 Psychosience, 19(68)
Author(s): Keshavarz Moqadam, S., Rostami, R., Ghorbani, N., Rahiminezhad, A., and Vasheghani Farahani, A.
Publication Link: https://psychologicalscience.ir/article-1-126-en.html

The Effect of Elicited Emotion on Heart Rate Variability, Evaluating the Mediator Role of Bio-behavioral Risk Factors

2018 Applied Psychological Research Quarterly, 9(2), 93–108
Author(s): Rostami, R., Keshavarz Moqadam, S., Ghorbani, N., Rahiminezhad, A., and Vasheghani Farahani, A.
Publication Link: https://japr.ut.ac.ir/article_69113.html?lang=en

The Effect of Guided Imagery on the Promotion of Self-Efficacy in the Aerobic Dance Athletics

2013 Journal of Psychology, 17(2), 156–168
Author(s): Keshavarz Moqadam, S. and Azadfallah, P.
Publication Link: https://www.sid.ir/paper/475401/fa#downloadbottom

The Effect of Mental Imagery on the Motor Performance Enhancement among Athletes in the Sport of Aerobic Dance

2013 Journal of Cognitive Psychology, 1(1), 33–45
Author(s): Keshavarz Moqadam, S., Azadfallah, P., and Daneshmandi, H.
Publication Link: https://www.magiran.com/p1409206

LEADERSHIP + ENGAGEMENT

  • Served as Director and Head of the Psycho-Diagnostics and Psychometry Department, providing strategic oversight and clinical leadership.
  • Led and supervised a multidisciplinary team of 20 professionals, fostering collaborative practice and high-performance standards.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution and relationship management initiatives to strengthen team cohesion and organizational effectiveness.
  • Developed and implemented an integrated psychological assessment protocol combining DSM-5 diagnostic interviews, SWAP-200 personality assessment, and standardized psychometric tools.
  • Designed and executed customized quarterly and annual performance evaluation frameworks aligned with organizational change and evolving service needs.
  • Organized and delivered advanced psycho-diagnostic and psychometric training programs to enhance assessment competency and technological proficiency.
  • Provided structured supervision and real-time, strengths-based feedback to support continuous professional development.
  • Reviewed and validated psycho-diagnostic committee reports to ensure clinical accuracy, ethical standards, and assessment integrity.