Ms. Tenzing Choden holds an undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Delhi, and an MSC in Counseling Psychology from Christ University, Bangalore in Karnataka, India. She is licensed by the Bhutan Medical and Health Council and certified by the Bhutan Board for Certified Counselors. She also holds an International Certified Addiction Professional-1 (ICAP-1) certification from the Colombo Substance Use Plan.

Currently serving as a Counseling Psychologist at Royal Thimphu College, Tenzing facilitates group therapy, mental health awareness programs, and individual counseling sessions for local and international students and staff. Alongside her team, she has developed and implemented mental health policies and support structures for the college.  In addition to clinical practice, Tenzing has a background in teaching and curriculum development, having served as an intern faculty member at Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences and Royal Thimphu College. She has also conducted research exploring family dynamics and substance use among emerging adults in Bhutan.

During her fellowship, Tenzing aims to learn about recent developments in addiction science, seek training opportunities in addiction-focused interventions, and closely work with agencies that engage in mental health counseling and education, suicide prevention, and substance use prevention and treatment.