Dr. Gowda trained as a clinical fellow at the Stanford Sleep Medicine Center and built the first Sleep and Circadian Health Program for the Marine Corps Special Operations Command. Dr. Gowda is a licensed clinical health psychologist who is board certified in behavioral sleep medicine. She completed her pre-doctoral residency at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System. Dr. Gowda is a consultant for a variety of groups including the FBI, Special Operations Command providers, first responders and collegiate sports teams. She also guest lecturers for clinical psychology doctoral courses for Nova Southeastern University and for sleep medicine didactics at Stanford Sleep Medicine Center. Dr. Gowda resides in San Francisco and enjoys traveling, good eating and going for hikes with her husband and dog.