A. David Beaman was born toward the end of World War II. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the City University of New York, a Masters Degree from C. W. Post...ver másA. David Beaman was born toward the end of World War II. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the City University of New York, a Masters Degree from C. W. Post Center of Long Island University, and a Doctoral Degree from Union Institute and University. He has had several careers, including that of a NYPD Sergeant and Executive Officer of the police department's psychological services. In that capacity, he also served as a spokesperson on behalf of the police department. He appeared in newspaper and magazine articles. Following retirement from the NYPD, he became a Mental Health and Substance Abuse Program Director in public mental health centers and hospitals where he won a Virginia Governor's award. He also served as a reviewer of substance abuse and alcohol treatment protocols for the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). He left that profession to attend seminary. He eventually became a missionary in Burundi, Africa. Returning to the United States, he was elected as a bishop of the church. Currently, he is the President of a non-profit institution. Married since 1970, he has 4 sons, 9 grandchildren, and a great-grandchild on the way.ver menos