Dr. Chiurazzi is Associate Professor and Program Director in the PhD Psychology, Law and Public Policy program at the California School of Forensic Studies (CSFS) at Alliant International University. She received her Doctorate in Psychology degree in clinical psychology in 1998 at the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) in Fresno, CA and is a licensed clinical psychologist in California. Dr. Chiurazzi has been teaching at Alliant International University since 2007 and joined core faculty in 2010. She has taught in both, CSFS and CSPP and has served as program director for both schools.

Dr. Chiurazzi's professional background includes a career with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation where she served as Clinical Director for the Department's Mental Health Program after providing and managing mental health services North Kern and Corcoran State Prisons for nine years. In addition, she has worked in medical settings providing psychological assessment and treatment for patients with a broad range of serious or chronic medical conditions.