Mark Sherman

Dr. Mark Sherman is a psychologist, writer, and speaker who has dedicated much of his professional life to issues affecting boys and men. He serves on the Board of Advisors for The Boys Initiative, bringing psychological insight and academic experience to support boys' well-being and development. With a background in both academia and public commentary, he has written extensively on gender issues, male psychology, and fatherhood. Dr. Sherman is a passionate advocate for greater societal attention to the challenges facing boys and young men today.

• [1967] : PhD in Psychology from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
• [1963] : BA in Psychology from City College of New York in New York City, New York.

Dr. Sherman was a professor of psychology at the State University of New York at New Paltz, where he taught for over 25 years. Following his retirement from academia, he focused on writing and speaking about the lives of boys and men, contributing to platforms like Psychology Today. His work aims to bridge the gap between academic psychology and public understanding, particularly on issues of gender, parenting, and emotional well-being. He has also appeared on panels, webinars, and in advisory roles for organizations focused on boys’ development.

Many of Sherman's articles on boy and men's issues can be found on https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/mark-sherman-phd?.

Some articles featured are:

• Why Can't Boys Be Boys? (2020): https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/real-men-dont-write-blogs/202002/why-cant-boys-be-boys

• Boys are in Trouble (2018): https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/real-men-dont-write-blogs/201812/boys-are-in-trouble

• Attention Must Be Paid (2018): https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/real-men-dont-write-blogs/201805/attention-must-be-paid-warren-farrell-and-the-boy-crisis

• The Young American Male: A Shameful Chronology of Neglect (2017): https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/real-men-dont-write-blogs/201708/the-young-american-male-a-shameful-chronology-of-neglect

• Provides psychological expertise to help shape programs and initiatives that support the health, education, and well-being of boys.

• Professor of Psychology
• Taught courses in human development, cognitive psychology, and gender studies