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Kathy O'Byrne

Director, UCLA Center for Community Learning

Born and raised in Ohio, O’Byrne is a licensed clinical psychologist who received her bachelor’s degree from Vassar College, her master’s degree from Arizona State University and her Ph.D. from USC, all in psychology. Before arriving at UCLA in August 2001, O’Byrne was at California State University, Fullerton, where she was a tenured faculty member and directed service learning and freshman programs.

What is your greatest extravagance?
Books!

What is the best thing about working at UCLA?
Interacting with intelligent, creative people with vision and lots of energy.

What is your motto?
Never give up!

If you hadn’t chosen your current occupation, what would you have chosen?
Music. I was almost a music major. I took piano lessons from age 4 through college.