It's with immense joy and a deep sense of honor that I serve as a counselor here at Ventura College. My journey has brought me here with one clear mission: to guide, uplift, and spark inspiration in our students as they navigate both their educational paths and the broader journey of life.

Beyond the campus, my heart is full with a vibrant family life; I am blessed to share my world with my partner and our five incredible children. This personal joy deeply influences my approach to counseling, where I see each student who walks through my door as a cherished individual, much like a member of my own family. With this perspective, I am committed to giving nothing but my absolute best, understanding the invaluable trust placed in me to support someone's precious child.

I earned a B.A. in Communication from San Francisco State University, a M.A. in Educational Counseling from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from UC Santa Barbara. I have worked in public education since 2000, first as a K-12 classroom instructor, later as a community college administrator of SBCC's Dual Enrollment Program, and now as a faculty counselor at Ventura College.  I have researched dual enrollment extensively and wrote my dissertation about dual enrollment and community college persistence.  I believe in educational access and equity and am a co-founder of the Get Focused Stay Focused Program aimed at helping all students achieve college and career readiness and success.