Dr. Sharona Nazarian is a 30-year lifelong resident with strong community ties and current Beverly Hills Vice Mayor and former Public Works Commissioner. Sharona is a proud immigrant, an accomplished community leader and philanthropic advocate. Dr. Nazarian has dedicated her career to public service and has a deep commitment to giving back to the community that has given her so many opportunities.

Dr. Nazarian has been actively involved in Beverly Hills for decades. As Vice Mayor, Sharona makes it her mission to prioritize the community’s needs and ensures that residents’ voices are heard. As a former member of the Beverly Hills Public Works Commission, she is focused on sustainability and key city services. Sharona helped spearhead the Disposable Foodware Accessories Ordinance. Another initiative Sharona has supported is RethinkBHTap, which not only promotes the city’s high quality drinking water, but also helps reduce the use of plastic bottles. Dr. Nazarian was appointed to the Climate Plan Community Task Force where other priority is to ensure a safe and vibrant Beverly Hills that will be even more attractive for future generations to come.

 

I am a public servant, and our community means everything to me. We need fresh and innovative thinking.

— Dr. Sharona Nazarian

 

Sharona is a former Co-Chair of the Beverly Hills Sister Cities Association and has participated in almost every single Beverly Hills homeless count since its inception. As a former Member and Past Chair of the Los Angeles Commission for Alcohol and Other Drugs, Dr. Nazarian re-drafted its mission statement and restructured the Commission and its long-term goals.

While serving as Past Chair and Member of the Beverly Hills Human Relations Commission, Sharona launched the Civility Statement that is read at the beginning of all thirteen Beverly Hills City Commissions, started the first cultural roundtable to bring unity to various faith based organizations in the community, and supported the anti-bullying campaign.

In addition, Dr. Nazarian has also served in numerous leadership positions in Beverly Hills clubs, organizations and non-profits. Sharona is the past Immediate President of the Rotary Club of Beverly Hills, Member of the Beverly Hills Police Chief’s Advisory Board, former Board Member of the Maple Counseling Center, former National Vice President of Friends of Israeli Disabled Veterans, past Board Member of Sinai Temple, Treasurer for the Beverly Hills Residents Association, past member of the Beverly Hills Women’s Club, Team Beverly Hills and CERT alumni, and former member of several Committees for the Jewish Federation of LA.

Sharona has brought a new perspective to the Beverly Hills City Council. She is innovative, creative, thinks outside the box and will work to build consensus on behalf of the community. Sharona is proactive in increasing safety and security, upgrading technology and working with our schools and families. Sharona will preserve the culture of our iconic city by enhancing our residential quality of life.

Sharona’s commitment to the community is to strengthen public safety and security, bring a residents first approach to all decisions, and improve quality of life, sustainability, and plan for the future.

 

Dr. Sharona Nazarian has lived in Beverly Hills for over three decades and has generational roots in the City. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Sociology from USC and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Multicultural Psychology.

She has been active in the community for over two decades, and she currently serves as Beverly Hills Vice Mayor. Previously, Sharona has served as a Beverly Hills Public Works Commissioner, Los Angeles County Commissioner, and Chair and Commissioner of the Beverly Hills Human Relations Commission. Her community involvement, life experiences, and background have prepared her to be an effective City Councilmember. Sharona and her husband, Daniel, reside in Beverly Hills with their three sons.

Experience and Community Involvement

    • University of Southern California | Bachelor of Arts (BA): Double Major in Psychology & Sociology, Highest Honors

    • Alliance University | Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD): Emphasis in Multicultural Psychology

    • San Fernando Child Guidance Center

    • CSUN Mental Health Care Center

    • Cedars-Sinai Thalians Center, Parenting Center, and Teen Helplines Training Supervisor

    • The Maple Counseling Center, Intern and Parenting Class Coordinator (2004-2013)

    • Joint Education Project (JEP) Inner City Schools

    • Beverly Hills, Current Vice Mayor (2024-current)

    • Beverly Hills, Public Works Commissioner (2021-2022)

    • Beverly Hills, Chair and Beverly Hills Human Relations Commissioner (2008-2014)

    • Los Angeles County, Chair and Alcohol and Other Drugs Commissioner (2015-2023)

    • Beverly Hills, Police Chief’s Advisory Former Board Member

    • Rotary Club of Beverly Hills, Executive Board Member (Current) and Immediate Past President (2020-2021)

    • Maple Counseling Center, Board Member and Honoree For Community Leadership Award (2004-2013)

    • Sinai Temple, Past Board Member and Honoree

    • USC Hillel, Former Executive Board Member and Secretary

    • Beverly Hills, Sister Cities Associations Former Co-President

    • Beverly Hills, Former Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Community Task Force Member

    • Beverly Hills, Women’s Club, Past Member

    • Team Beverly Hills, and CERT, Alumni

    • AYSO and BHBL, Former Coach and Team Administrator

    • Friends of Israeli Disabled Veterans, Former National Vice President

    • WIZO, Former Board Member