Saint Paul -- Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Dr. Jean Wolf to the Board of Psychology.

Wolf, of St. Paul, is a licensed psychologist (LP) at the doctoral level. She has been a licensed psychologist in Minnesota since 1982. Wolf currently maintains a private practice as a psychologist in St. Paul. She received a B.S. from the University of Minnesota, a M.A. in Guidance and Counseling from George Washington University in Washington D.C., and a Ph.D. in Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology from the University of Minnesota. Wolf is appointed to a board position for a doctoral level licensed psychologist and will serve a four-year term ending January 7, 2008. She replaces Dr. Jane Hovland on the Board.

The Board of Psychology is responsible for licensing and disciplining psychologists. The Board is made up of 11 members appointed by the Governor.