A licensed clinical psychologist with a doctor of philosophy in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, Father Jay Fostner has dedicated himself to helping people in need. He started off working with the Berkeley Police Department as a mobile crisis therapist evaluating people with depression, anxiety, mental illness, and suicidal ideation, before joining St. Norbert College as a counselor and assistant professor. Here, Father Jay Fostner counseled campus students and oversaw staff development. He served in several positions of progressive responsibility at the college leading up to his current position as vice president for mission and student affairs.

Outside of St. Norbert College, Father Fostner is a consultant with the American Foundation of Counseling Services where he counsels people at a Good Samaritan United Way-supported psychological agency. He supervises and consults many MA therapists and has received awards from the De Pere Police and Fire departments for service to their staffs.

Certified in pastoral counseling by the Catholic Theological Union, Father Fostner previously preached at Sunday masses and performed weddings and baptisms for children. A member of the Norbertine Order of priests and brothers, he continues to offer himself in the service of others as a school administrator, psychologist, and pastor.