Summary
Joyce Lin is a compassionate facilitator and research-oriented practitioner with eight years of experience supporting individuals and families through child development, family dynamics, and mental health work. Currently a Group Facilitator at USC US-China Institute and a Research Assistant at San Diego State, she blends evidence-based strategies with skilled listening to translate research into practical support. Joyce is concurrently pursuing advanced training in clinical psychology and marriage and family therapy, and contributes research data analysis skills from her work linked to UC Berkeley/Proctor. Her background spans academic teaching, hospital arts therapy, and direct client advocacy—an uncommon mix that lets her bridge rigorous research methods with hands-on community care. Based in Los Angeles, she brings a track record of developing programs and tools (including an orientation app) that improve accessibility and outcomes for underserved populations.
8 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree, Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling, Master's degree, Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling at University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology and Nutrition, Cumulative GPA 3.868 (Program of Study GPA 3.957), Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology and Nutrition, Cumulative GPA 3.868 (Program of Study GPA 3.957) at Point Loma Nazarene University
Master's degree, Clinical Psychology, Master's degree, Clinical Psychology at Columbia University