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Yolanda Gamboa

Peggy H. Smith Clinic Counseling Coordinator
Phone: (415) 338-1429
Email: ygamboa@sfsu.edu
Location: Burk Hall 117

Dr. Yolanda Gamboa is the Coordinator of Peggy H. Smith Counseling Clinic and Clinical Counselor in Counseling and Psychological Services at SF State University.

Professional Areas of Interest: Multicultural and Social Justice issues, first-generation college students, AB 540 undocumented students, women of color, Chicanx and Latinx population, LGBTQ, and underserved and underrepresented students. Training and supervision of graduate and postgraduates.

Personal Interests: Spending time with family, walking my dog, cooking/baking, hiking, and meditation.

Motto: "Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow'." ~ Mary Ann Radmacher