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Marie McNabb, MA, CPA ret.

425-246-6795

Seattle, WA 98122

marie@mariemcnabb.com


Curriculum Vitae -Marie McNabb, MA, CPA (ret), LMHC (ret)

EDUCATION

Master of Arts, Existential-Phenomenological Psychology, Seattle University, June 2003

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Accounting Major, Seattle University, June 1981

PUBLICATIONS AUTHORED / CO-AUTHORED

McNabb, M., Chan-Brown, K. and Keller, J. (2020). "In my head, I have a cleaning lady": Symbol form and symbolic intention in the everyday use of money. Semiotica (De Gruyter).

Toback, S., Halling, S., Halverson, J., Loerch, D., McNabb, M., Reisberg, J. (2019). Executives’ Experiences of Envy in the Workplace:  A Collaborative Phenomenological Study. The Humanistic Psychologist.

Chan-Brown, K., Douglass, A., Halling, S., Keller, J., and McNabb, M., (2016). What is Money? A qualitative study of money as experienced. The Humanistic Psychologist.

McNabb, M. (2015).  The aftermath of murder. In Psychotherapy for the Other: Levinas and the Face-to-Face Relationship; Krycka, Kunz & Sayre, Eds.  Duquesne University Press.

Halling, S., McNabb, M., Rowe, J.O. (2006). Existential-Phenomenological Psychotherapy in the Trenches: A collaborative approach to serving the underserved. Journal of Phenomenological Psychology.

Beck, B., Halling, S., McNabb, M., Miller, D., Rowe, J.O., & Schulz, J. (2005). On Navigating Despair: Reports from psychotherapists. Journal of Religion and Health.

Beck, B., Halling, S., McNabb, M., Miller, D., Rowe, J.O., & Schulz, J. (2003). Facing up to Hopelessness: A dialogal phenomenological study. Journal of Religion and Health.

RECENT CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

McNabb, M. (2018), Symbol Form and Symbolic Intention in the Everyday Use of Money. Presentation at International Human Science Research Conference, Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina

McNabb, M. (2016). Report on a Qualitative Study of Money as Experienced. Presentation at the Financial Therapy Association 2016 Conference, Asheville, North Carolina.

McNabb, M., Soholm, H. (2016). You Too Can Do Research: Drawing upon Personal Experience and Exploration to Build a Foundation for Research. Presentation at the Ninth Annual Giving Voice to Experience Phenomenological Research Conference, Seattle University, Seattle, Washington.

Chan-Brown, K., Halling, S., Keller, J., McNabb, M. (2013). Implications for Therapists of Considering Money as a Human Symbol; Extracts from a Qualitative, Descriptive Study of the Nature of Money. Presentation at the Sixth Annual Giving Voice to Experience Phenomenological Research Conference. Seattle University, Seattle, Washington.

Breitenbucher, T., Halling, S., McNabb, M., (2012) Interview demonstration and practice facilitation. Presentation at the Fifth Annual Giving Voice to Experience Phenomenological Research Conference, Seattle University, Seattle, Washington.

McNabb, M. (2011). The Dialogal method of qualitative research. Presentation at the Fourth Annual Giving Voice to Experience Phenomenological Research Conference, Seattle University, Seattle, Washington.

McNabb, M. (2010) Ethical Issues and informed consent. Presentation at the Third Annual Giving Voice to Experience Phenomenological Research Conference, Seattle University, Seattle, Washington.

McNabb, M. (2007). A Saying without a Said: Levinas and the aftermath of murder in PTSD treatment. Presentation at Psychology for the Other, a Seminar on Emmanuel Levinas, Seattle University.

Halling, S., McNabb, M., Rowe, J.O. (2005). Psychotherapy in the Trenches. Presentation at the International Human Science Research Conference, Bournemouth University, UK.

Beck, B., Halling, S., McNabb, M. On Navigating Despair: Reports from psychotherapists. Presentation (2004) at the Third Biennial International Conference of Personal Meaning, Vancouver, BC. Presentation (2003) at the International Human Science Research Conference. Ersta Skondal University College, Stockholm.

Beck, B., Halling, S., McNabb, M., Miller, D., Rowe, J.O., & Schulz, J. (2002). Facing up to Hopelessness: A dialogal phenomenological study. Presentation at the International Human Science Research Conference, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC.

WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS AND MEDIA INTERVIEWS

McNabb, M. (2015). Money and Emotions. Presentation at Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance. Seattle, Washington.

McNabb, M. (2014). Preparing Heirs: It’s in the Delivery. Presentation at Wells Fargo Private Banking. Seattle, Washington.

5 steps to overcome financial trauma (2012)   http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/5-steps-overcome-financial-trauma-1267.php

Tough housing market amplifies buyer's remorse (2011) http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2014112615_realremorse27.html

Caring for elderly parents' finances (2010) http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/caring-for-elderly-parents-finances-2.aspx

Helping aging parents dig out of debt (2009) http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/helping-aging-parents-credit-card-debt-1278.phpInterviews

Using Money to Self Medicate?  http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/using-money-spending-to-self-medicate-1280.php

SELF-DIRECTED PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY

Qualitative Researcher          Seattle, WA                 Jan 2002 – Present

  • Economic Research Leadership

  • Research Planning & Design

  • Promotion of Independent Research Models

EXPERIENCE & EMPLOYMENT

ConsultantMcNabbAccounting LLC         Seattle, WA         Jan 2022 – Present

Finance DirectorPublic Defender Association         Seattle, WA         Jan 2018 – Dec 2021

ControllerSound Generations                  Seattle, WA           Dec 2016 - Dec 2017

Owner 

Certified Public Accounting Firm       Seattle, WA       Sept 1995 – Dec 2016

  • Management team Member      

  • Experience Across Industries

  • Operational & Accounting Systems Development

  • Leadership Development

  • Financial Reporting and Communication

  • Compliance Management

Financial Therapist 

Independent Financial Advising Practice        Seattle, WA          July 2008 – Present

  • Cutting-Edge Financial Expertise:

  • Leading In-Depth Research

  • Innovative Psychological & Economic Modeling

  • Mediation & Negotiation

Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor 

Independent Counseling Practice       Seattle, WA     Jul 2006 – Mar 2016

  • Mental Health Counseling

  • Communication under Stress

  • Compliance & Communication

  • Personnel Training and Supervision

LICENSES

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of Washington. # 11156 issued October 1986.  Retired 6/30/2019.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), State of Washington. #LH00010376 issued June 2006. Retired 9/30/2019.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Certified Public Accountant, retired: 30 years of professional experience as a licensed CPA in good standing.  Seen as a trusted financial and business advisor to numerous firms in the Puget Sound region in disciplines of accounting and software, tax and compliance, leadership development, human resources, and management advising.

Statistical Analysis & Social Science Research: Twenty years of leadership of design and execution of social science research studies, qualitative research methodologies, and rigorous analysis of language, including publication in scholarly journals.

Money’s Symbolic Importance:  My research and innovative view of money promise applications to economists, business leaders, financial advisors and educators, consumers, and policy-makers. My approach parallels work in behavioral economics but directly incorporates the phenomenon of money.