Cori Bussolari, Psy.D., M.Ed. is an Associate Professor at the University of San Francisco in the Department of Counseling Psychology (2004 – present) and current department chair. She received a Psy.D. in counseling psychology from the University of San Francisco (2001) and is a licensed psychologist. She previously earned an M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology (1989) and a C.A.G.S. in School Psychology (certificate of advanced graduate studies) (1990) from the University of Massachusetts/Boston. Her undergraduate degree in Psychology was from the University of Massachusetts/Amherst (1986). Dr. Bussolari has practiced as a psychologist in school, mental health and hospital settings, particularly in the area of health and pediatric psychology. Her research focuses upon the human animal bond as well as disenfranchised grief, specifically companion animal loss. She is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), a board member for the Human Animal Interaction Section (HAI) section of the APA, and a member of the Association of Death Education and Counseling (ADEC).