Jose Vargas
From Warfighter to World-Changer
Dr. Monique M. Chouraeshkenazi’s journey began in uniform, serving 13 years in the United States Air Force. But her most impactful mission began after service—one that spans brain science, national security, mental health, and the criminal justice system. Today, she stands as one of the world’s most dynamic minds in forensic neuropsychopathology, an emerging field she helped define and lead.
Pioneering Forensic Neuropsychopathology
As Founder and Chief Clinical Neuropsychometrician of The Chouraeshkenazi Group, Dr. Chouraeshkenazi is blazing trails where few dare to go—at the intersection of neuroscience, psychiatry, law, and trauma. Her work focuses on evaluating brain-based disorders, cognitive impairments, and psychological trauma, especially in populations that are too often overlooked: veterans, first responders, inmates, and survivors of systemic failure.
Her research doesn’t just inform—it transforms. By redefining how legal systems interpret mental health and behavior, she’s influencing everything from court decisions to national policy frameworks.
Where Science Meets Justice
For Dr. Chouraeshkenazi, the brain is more than an organ—it’s a map to understanding human behavior, legal accountability, and public health. Her approach has already reshaped how psychiatric and neurological evaluations are applied in forensic settings. With a focus on clarity, compassion, and scientific rigor, she is pioneering methods that humanize justice without compromising its integrity.
Her voice is becoming a mainstay in the highest circles of influence—from government briefings to global think tanks. She isn’t just translating data into decisions—she’s rewriting how systems see the human mind.
A Professor, A CEO, A Force
In academia, she serves as Professor of Psychology at the American Public University System and American Military University, where she has educated thousands across disciplines like homeland security, leadership, and research methodology. Her classrooms, like her mind, are multidisciplinary and mission-driven—designed to mold leaders who don’t just respond to crisis, but shape the future.
As CEO of The Chouraeshkenazi Group, she leads an elite team specializing in high-level consulting for healthcare systems, legal teams, government entities, and academic institutions.
Fitness as a Neuroscientific Discipline
Dr. Chouraeshkenazi lives what she teaches—discipline, wellness, and resilience. She trains rigorously under the guidance of Ian Torres, a Georgetown-trained neuroscientist and strength coach, combining brain science with physical performance. It’s a unique partnership where fitness isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about optimizing neural health, energy, and leadership stamina.
Their collaboration exemplifies a new paradigm in elite performance: one rooted in evidence, empathy, and endurance.
Global Voice. Scientific Visionary. Relentless Innovator.
From her column “In the Public Interest: Mental Health and the Military” in Psychology Today to keynote speeches across the globe, Dr. Chouraeshkenazi’s words resonate. She’s a thought leader, a disruptor, and a solution architect for some of society’s most complex issues—from PTSD and criminal reform to national security and behavioral policy.
She has been honored on the NASDAQ billboard, named to the Disruptor 50, and featured on covers of CEO Scoop, The Executive Lens, Entrepreneur Echo, and more. Each recognition serves as a symbol—not just of her success, but of her movement.
Building Beyond Boundaries
But Dr. Chouraeshkenazi’s ambition doesn’t stop at neuroscience. She is actively expanding into finance, real estate, and software development—proving that mental health innovation belongs at the table in every industry. For her, diversified leadership is the key to sustainable change.
She is building a legacy not just through science, but through systems. Not just through research, but through real estate, infrastructure, and capital—because revolution requires resources.
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