Crista Chantel Bugge Gonzalez (she/her/hers)
Educational Leadership Program (Ed.D)
I am a California Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP) and Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credentialed School Psychologist, with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and training in culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming practices.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of mentoring school psychologists and mental health professionals in both educational and private practice settings. I am passionate about bridging the gap between clinical support and educational advocacy to ensure holistic and affirming care for children, adolescents, young adults, and families.
Degree Program
Expected Graduation Year
Interests
- Assessment in Education
- Early Childhood
- Education Policy
- Language, Literacy, and Learning
- Neuroscience and Disability Studies
Research Center Affiliations
- UC/CSU Collaborative for Neuroscience, Diversity, and Learning
- UCLA Center for Dyslexia, Diverse Learners and Social Justice
Faculty Advisors
Education
- Ed.D. Doctoral Candidate, University of California, Los Angeles 2027
- M.A. Clinical Psychology 1998
- B.A. Psychology 1996
Awards, Honors, and Fellowships
- National Honor Society in Psychology (Psi Chi)