Hilary Zipperstein

Hilary Zipperstein is a dedicated doctoral student who skillfully merges literary criticism and psychoanalysis in her academic pursuits, with a keen interest in seeking out creative endeavors.

Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature from Davidson College, a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical Psychology with a focus on Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, and a Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology from Pepperdine University.

Hilary has been actively engaged with various organizations, serving as a Therapist at Santa Barbara Rescue Mission, a Research Associate at Santa Barbara Center for Arts, Science, and Technology, a Student Therapist at 4Kids2kids, and a Vinyasa and Restorative Yoga Teacher at Yasa Yoga.

In addition, she has held positions such as Writing Center Tutor & Writing Reviewer, Graduate Research Teaching Assistant, and Academic Manager at Pepperdine University, along with roles at Franklin Educational Services, Inc., working as an Academic Manager and as a Writing Consultant in her self-employment.

Her professional journey also includes experiences as a Legal Analyst at Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies and an Associate Editor at Nabokov Studies Journal.