Julia L. Odom

Managing Director

Email: julia.odom@sjsu.edu                                                                              Phone: (408)924-3439

Bio: Julia is a Bay Area native raised in Oakland, California. Julia graduated from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, California with a Bachelor of Science in Management and a Master of Science in Human Resources Management with an emphasis on Organizational Behavior. She has over 20 years of experience in higher education previously working as a Registrar. She enjoys helping students figure out ways to navigate college life while focusing on their health and well-being.

Q & A

1. What was your favorite class in ungrad?

I had two favorite courses. I loved the Introduction to Psychology course and Critical Thinking course. Both of these courses allowed me to think deeply and critically about the things I care about as well as the world around me. The topics we discussed helped me grow as a person and allowed me to explore ways to work with others.

2. What are some of the places you have traveled to?

My favorite trips have been to Washington D.C. and Hawaii. It was a great experience to see the government at work and the monuments. I enjoyed the laidback and beautiful scenery of Hawaii.

3. What is your piece of advice for incoming students?

Don’t compare your pace or path to other people. Your journey is uniquely yours so enjoy each achievement and don’t fret over setbacks. Create a structure that you can live with that includes time to relax and recharge.