Vicky Goodman

Vicky Goodman is the Founder and President of UCLA's Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, a volunteer organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with mental illness.12 She established this organization in October 2004 and has been leading it since then.1

Professional Background

Vicky Goodman has extensive experience in nonprofit organizations, event planning, fundraising, and strategic planning.1 Her career highlights include:

• President and Founder of UCLA's Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior (August 2017 - Present)1
• Board Member of UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors (September 2013 - Present)1
• Founder and President of UCLA Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior (October 2004 - June 2017)1

Education

Vicky Goodman holds a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations/Image Management from the University of Southern California, which she obtained between 1968 and 1972.1

Organization's Mission

The Friends of the Semel Institute, under Goodman's leadership, supports research that leads to innovative treatments and educational programs that raise awareness and erase stigma associated with mental illness.1 The organization is committed to promoting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive community, addressing minority issues through its Open Mind community lecture and film series.2

Recognition

Vicky Goodman's contributions to mental health advocacy have been acknowledged. In 2021, she was honored at the #WOW2021 event along with Dr. Nancy Glaser, founder of the Resnick Board of Advisors.3

Vicky Goodman's work demonstrates a strong commitment to mental health awareness, research support, and community education in the field of neuroscience and human behavior.