My Bio
I knew I was going to college since I was a little girl, however, I was not sure what I wanted to be when I grew up. This is why and to save money, I attended Cerritos College after I graduated high school even though I was accepted to CSU Long Beach. I thought, explore your major at a least expensive institution. Once I pinpoint it, I can get into the best university possible of that major. After I earned my associate of arts in general studies from Cerritos College, I transferred to CSU Fullerton. As a student at both institutions, I was already doing student services type work such as an English tutor and a counseling assistant to name a few. Little did I know at the time that these experiences were preparing me for a community college counselor position.

Once I earned my Bachelor of Science in human services with a counseling emphasis from CSU Fullerton, I began working. I continued to work for years in the student services field in different positions. I didn’t think I would ever go back to school to earn a master’s degree. As a first- generation college student, it was very challenging for me to earn my bachelor’s degree. That changed as I kept witnessing community college counselors do what they do. I went back to school while working full-time as an educational advisor and I did it! I obtained my Master of Science in college counseling and student development from Azusa Pacific University. I have been a Pasadena City College Counselor since.