Purva Rawal, Ph.D., received his doctorate in Mental Health Services & Policy from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School and a B.A. in Psychology from Northwestern University. He is currently a co-lecturer and presenter for the Department of Health Systems Administration, School of Nursing and Health Studies, Georgetown University. In addition, Dr. Rawal is a healthcare analyst for the Senate Budget Committee and is also the health and social policy legislative assistant in the office of Senator Joseph I. Lieberman.