Director · Educator · Advocate · Leader

Tara
Shajan

PhDH · RN · MSN · MBA · PMH-BC

Three decades of transforming psychiatric and behavioral health - from the Indian Armed Forces to New York's most prestigious health networks.

Director of PsychiatryVP · NAINAAdjunct Professor
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Tara Shajan

30+

Years of Service

9

Leadership Roles

4

Advanced Degrees

5+

Major Health Networks

"
Leadership in healthcare isn't just about managing systems - it's about transforming lives, one patient, one nurse, one community at a time.

Tara Shajan

Core Competencies

Areas of Expertise

★ Executive Nursing Leadership
◈ Psychiatric & Behavioral Health
◉ OMH, Joint Commission & CMS Compliance
⬡ Integrated Behavioral Health Systems
◆ Workforce Recruitment & Development
◇ Patient Safety & Risk Reduction
▲ Quality Improvement & Outcomes
◈ Budget Oversight & Resource Allocation
★ Crisis Management & Clinical Escalation

Career Milestones

Professional Journey

Vice President

Jan 2025 – Present

National Association of Indian Nurses of America (NAINA)

Nonprofit · Contract

Director of Psychiatry

Jan 2025 – Present

Catholic Health

Full-time · Long Island, NY

Adjunct Professor

Sep 2021 – Present

Long Island University

Seasonal · United States

Assistant Director of Nursing

Apr 2019 – Present

Northwell Health

South Oaks, Amityville, NY

Director of Nursing

Jun 2022 – Nov 2024

NYC Health + Hospitals

Full-time · Bronx, NY

Administrative Nursing Manager

Mar 2018 – Jun 2022

Montefiore Medical Center

Full-time · United States

President

Jan 2019 – Jan 2021

Indian Nurses Association of New York

Nonprofit · New York

Assistant Nurse Manager

Apr 2012 – Mar 2018

Northwell Health – Zucker Hillside Hospital

New Hyde Park, NY

Nursing Officer (Lieutenant / Captain)

1994 – 1998

Base Hospital, Indian Armed Forces

Greater Delhi Area

Academic Excellence

Education

2021

Doctor of Philosophy (Honorary)

Humanitarianism & Conflict Response

Theophany University

2013–2017

Master of Business Administration

Health Care Administration

Grand Canyon University

2013–2017

Master of Science in Nursing

Nursing Administration & Research

Grand Canyon University

1990–1994

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Registered Nursing

Armed Forces Medical College

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Community leadership

Community Impact

Lifting Every
Voice in Nursing

Nursing is stronger when every voice is heard. Along with the community, spent years building bridges - mentoring the next generation, advocating within national organizations, and ensuring that nurses from all backgrounds have a seat at the table.

VP, National Association of Indian Nurses of America
Former President, Indian Nurses Association of NY
Member, American Nurses Association since 2010
Member, American Psychiatric Nurses Association since 2017

Active Credentials

Licenses & Certifications

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (PMH-BC)

ANCC

Valid until Apr 2028

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

American Heart Association

Valid until Nov 2026

Basic Life Support (BLS)

American Heart Association

Valid until Dec 2025

Registered Professional Nurse

New York State

Valid until Sep 2025