Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of Manijeh Daneshpour and Sonia Hohnadel to the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy.

Manijeh Daneshpour, of Maple Grove, is a Professor and Director of the Marriage and Family Therapy Program at St. Cloud State University. A licensed marriage and family therapist since 1996, Dr. Daneshpour also works as a therapist in private practice in Maple Grove. She holds a Ph.D. in Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Daneshpour fills a board position for a marriage and family therapist. She will serve a four-year term ending in January 2011.

Sonia Hohnadel, of Moorhead, currently serves as communications coordinator and administrative assistant to the Provost of Tri-College University of Fargo/Moorhead. She also serves on the board of directors of the Minnesota Minority Education Partnership, Inc. Ms. Hohnadel also serves on the Council on Affairs of Chicano/Latino People. Hohnadel is appointed to a board position for a public member and will serve a four-year term ending in January 2011.

The Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy is responsible for licensing and disciplining marriage and family therapists. The board is made up of seven members appointed by the Governor.