Dr. Meleeka Clary-Ghosh

Early Life and Education

Meleeka Clary-Ghosh was born on October 14, 1973, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Andrew Lee Clary and Larriana Clary. She began pursuing her passion for acting at the age of 8, enrolling in Vicki's School of Dancing and Acting. By 13, she had already landed a role as Harriet Tubman in a middle school play.

Clary earned her bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice in 2000, followed by a master's degree in the same field from Curry University in 2004. She also completed a paralegal degree at Northeastern University in 2005. In 2008, she began her PhD in Clinical Psychology at Walden University, completing it in 2021.

Career

Clary's career is diverse, spanning clinical psychology, law, entertainment, and education. She began as an office manager and paralegal, then worked as a counselor in various shelters, providing support to those affected by domestic violence, addiction, and HIV. Clary also served as an instructor in medical career education programs.

In the entertainment industry, Clary has worked as an actress in several TV shows, including *Greenleaf*, *Nashville*, and *The Resident*. She also appeared in commercials, public service announcements, and films such as *Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets* (2016).

In 2021, Clary made her directorial debut with *Three Corners of Deception*, a film based on her personal experience with a divorce and custody battle. The film received several accolades, including Best Human Rights Director at the Toronto International Women's Film Festival.

Accolades

Meleeka Clary-Ghosh has won numerous awards for *Three Corners of Deception*, including:

Best Human Rights Director at the Toronto International Women Film Festival
Best Female Director at Toronto International Women Film Festival
Best Female Director at San Francisco Indie Short Festival
Best Actress at Global Film Festival LA
Director Honors at the Red River Film Festival

The film also screened at several prestigious festivals, including the Berlin International Art Film Festival and the Paris International Women Festival.

Filmography

2016: *Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets* – Kwame's Mother
2018: *Eclipse: The Rise of Ink* – Party Guest 1
2018: *Nashville* – Nurse
2018: *Greenleaf* – Chorus Member
2018: *The Resident* – Hospital Visitor
2018: *Bittersweet* – Aisha's Mom
2019: *Willpower* – Fantasy
2020: *Willpower* (TV Show) – Fantasy
2021: *Genius* – Church Congregation
2021: *Three Corners of Deception* – Dr. Meleeka Clary-Ghosh (Writer, Director)
2021: *Heels* – Arena Crowd

Personal Life

Meleeka Clary-Ghosh is passionate about human rights, education, and empowerment. She continues to advocate for these causes through her work in both the entertainment industry and her clinical psychology practice.