Academic Counseling Faculty (Career Services)

• Apr 2023 - Present

Career Services Manager

• Jul 2022 - Apr 2023

Owner and Principle Consultant

• Jul 2019 - Present

Health and Wellness Coaching Solutions for the BIPOC Community (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Tailored support to BIPOC Tech professionals, Ed professionals, Counseling/Mental health professionals, and all of us who provide essential services to the greater good. Culturally Informed Professional Consulting and Education Services for Non Profit Organizations, County Office of Education, County Behavioral and Health Offices, K-12 Districts, Community Colleges, and Universities. Show less

Senior Education Consultant

• Jul 2019 - Present

Bridge to College is a software company that uses machine learning and critical race theory to match students to colleges that are a financial, social, and academic fit. Students receive their matches and can communicate with colleges on the platform. The algorithms adapt to changing needs and provide recommendations for students to change their matches. Because students can begin using the platform as early as 7th grade, they are motivated to pursue college experiences that support their passions. Show less

Career and Employment Consultant (Workforce Development and Adult Education Initiative)

• Jul 2019 - Jan 2023

Career Coaching for College of Alameda, Berkeley City College, Laney College, and Ohlone College. Advising and Guidance of Adults and Community College students on the recruitment process, and the standards and trends specific to the client's field of study; provide cover letter and resume reviews; job search consultation and interview prep. Helps clients identify their interests, values, skills, and personalities, and understand how these factors relate to career satisfaction and choices. Advise on CTE training/certification programs, internships, and full-time employment. Share knowledge, resources and networking opportunities pertaining to employers and industries interested in hiring students along with other job search materials. Career Programming: Organize unique and customized career programming for the student population - both in person and online events. Database Management: Assist with job data collection, analysis, and ongoing data input into Workforce Development database system. External Relations: Help maintain, enhance and develop new relationships with the other Peralta Colleges, training providers, employers, corporations and community based organizations to recruit clients and create new opportunities. Show less

Adjunct Counselor -Strong Workforce and Career Education

• Jan 2020 - Jun 2022

Apart of the Counseling Faculty at Merritt College, I directly support the academic and career needs of the students enrolled in the Strong Workforce Career Education pathways such as Allied Health and Public Safety. Apart of the Counseling Faculty at Merritt College, I directly support the academic and career needs of the students enrolled in the Strong Workforce Career Education pathways such as Allied Health and Public Safety.

College Finance Specialist

• Jan 2017 - Oct 2019

Moneythink works with young adults to help them navigate the financial decisions and challenges that affect access to educational and economic opportunity. We work with existing institutions to reach young adults at key inflection points in their financial lives, and are focusing on financial capability to support college readiness and access. We engage these young adults nationwide through a technology enhanced financial and college counseling experience with high-touch, one-on-one advising through their college decision process. Responsibilities Guide a caseload of approximately 100-300 high school seniors in California, Illinois, Mississippi, and New York through the college decision process via text and phone calls ● Use best practice in college counseling to establish close relationships with students and support them in their college decision process ● Manage students emotional well being as it may relate to college issues ● Use a text message platform to manage communications with students and a case management platform to track student progress ● Work closely with our product managers and designer to co-design and test new ideas ● Develop content and resources that address common student needs. ● Provide financial planning guidance to students to help them determine the financial implications of college options, how to responsibly use college loans, and how to pay for college using work study. ● Educate the Moneythink team on best practices in college counseling. Show less

Consultant (Northern California Region)

• Oct 2016 - Jan 2018

Housed at the Foundation for California Community Colleges, the California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) works to ensure that all 6th-12th grade students in California have access to a systematic baseline of guidance. CCGI partners with K-12 school districts to support students, counselors, parents, and community-based organizations with technological tools that help guide the college planning and preparation process. In my role as Consultant I work in the following capacity • Development of professional training materials and other related project associated with UC and CSU eligibility matrixes. • Preparation for the re-introduction of the new online A-G eligibility tool slated for 2017. • Research and design of messaging the purpose of this tool and providing continued transparency and accuracy for school- based professionals, parents and students who would utilize this tool. Show less

Adjunct Faculty Member

• Sep 2014 - Sep 2017

Support the professional development of Master's level counselors and therapists. Lead seminars and course modules, consult individually with students, advise them on readings and resource people and and subjects to pursue. Provide students with advice on the direction and quality of their written work and projects leading to obtaining graduate degree. Support the professional development of Master's level counselors and therapists. Lead seminars and course modules, consult individually with students, advise them on readings and resource people and and subjects to pursue. Provide students with advice on the direction and quality of their written work and projects leading to obtaining graduate degree.

Northern California Regional Representative

• Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

Identify a school/district’s specific implementations support needs, important dates and focus area (school-wide change; direct-student service; etc.), and any special initiatives/partnerships currently underway (that would benefit from Transcript Evaluation Services or would support the school’s implementation of TES). Provide overall all support through the onboarding process. Support development of a region’s network of well trained UC, state- and federally-funded academic preparation programs (EAOP, Cal-SOAP, Puente, Upward Bound, etc.) to help implement TES at partner and non-partner schools (statute of the program may determine the feasibility of contracting services for a fee). Serving as the initial referral between the school and the implementation support. Work with University of California, Office of the President to develop and refine web-based training modules, materials, and curriculum to support general and expert understanding of new TES tools, interfaces, and processes for the public and TES users. Show less

Counseling Faculty/Placement Coordinator

• Aug 2010 - Jul 2014

Instructor of COUN 530 Seminar (Fall and Spring) for School Counseling graduate students in the School Of Education/Graduate Counseling program. Instructor of COUN 530 Seminar (Fall and Spring) for School Counseling graduate students in the School Of Education/Graduate Counseling program.

Training Coordinator

• Apr 2007 - Jun 2014

 Manage the implementation of community service, leadership, and mentoring component at 12 northern California high schools in the Puente Project  Provide program support to high school counselors, teachers and administrators ▪ Train and evaluate high school counselors and teachers in youth leadership development, community engagement, and service learning ▪ Statewide collaboration to develop uniform standards of training and program implementation ▪ Development of statewide student leadership and mentorship opportunities ▪ Develop and implement statewide leadership conferences for 9th- 12th grade students ▪ Coordinate and manage regional service learning events for the Puente Project’s 10th grade students ▪ Coordinate and manage regional academic and career development for the Puente Project’s 11th and 12th grade students Show less

Counselor, Program Coordinator

• Jul 2005 - Apr 2007

▪ Intake and assessment of student expulsion cases at all district’s middle and high schools ▪ Individual and Group counseling of expelled students (i.e. brief counseling, family counseling, anger management, conflict resolution groups) ▪ Support and counseling for expelled students and their families to access mental health, healthcare, community resources ▪ Created educational plans focused on academic planning, organization skills and high school success to middle and high school students ▪ Development and implementation of Oakland Unified Summer Art Internship Program ▪ Clinical supervision of graduate counselor interns Show less

Academic Coordinator/Counselor

• Jan 2003 - Jul 2005

▪ Recruitment and academic assessment of 250 high school and community college students in the Los Angeles Unified School District for the Work Investment Act program ▪ Developed individual academic plans and college preparatory curriculum for high school and community college students ▪ Provided comprehensive guidance and counseling for students and families regarding college opportunities, college admissions, financial aid, college preparation courses, scholarships, and academic support services ▪ Coordinated youth leadership and employment activities in Southern California ▪ Collaborated with community agencies, schools, and city departments to assess the academic needs of students enrolled in the Work Investment Act program ▪ Supervised 2-4 part time staff and tutors Show less

Assistant Coordinator

• Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

I trained and matched adult volunteers with elementary aged students who were enrolled in the Academic Mentor Program at various elementary schools in the city of Los Angeles. I also collected grant specific data and prepared annual grant applications. I trained and matched adult volunteers with elementary aged students who were enrolled in the Academic Mentor Program at various elementary schools in the city of Los Angeles. I also collected grant specific data and prepared annual grant applications.