Advisor Profile - Bonnie Tom

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Senior Neuroscience Advisor

Hometown: San Francisco, CA

Education:
B.S. in Psychology, emphasis in Biology from UC Davis
M.A. in Counseling Psychology, concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Francisco

What I did/experiences before Cal? After finishing my master’s degree, I worked as a mental health clinician and provided counseling to youth and families. Before joining Cal, I worked as a consultant where I had the opportunity to organize staff development training and events for our workers who were also mostly college students!

What you love about Cal and working in the UAO? My experience working at Cal has been really awesome! The campus is beautiful and I’m grateful to be able to work alongside the staff here who are super supportive and friendly. I’m also really excited to be working with such exceptional students here at Cal!

Interests: Volleyball, board games, baking, snacking, yoga, singing, watching game shows, and trying to get on TV game shows like Price is Right and Family Feud

Life Motto: Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart

Advisor Tip: Take advantage of all the wonderful opportunities and resources that are available at Cal!