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The Counseling Office supports students in developing the skills, confidence, and help-seeking behaviors needed to succeed in college and beyond. We provide counseling services through appointments, drop-in support, and workshops, where we:
- DIRECT students in reaching their academic goals by helping them create education plans tailored to their needs and life goals
- Recognize the VALUE of each student’s skills, strengths, and interests through career exploration, assessments, and major research
- Support students in staying FOCUSED on reaching their goals by providing workforce preparation and transfer guidance to four-year colleges and universities
- NURTURE a supportive and safe space to discuss academic and personal challenges
- CONNECT to the educational opportunities at the college, as well as campus and community resources
- ENGAGE in advocating for student access and equitable practices
Counseling Graduate Assistants (CGAs)
When students visit the Counseling Office, College Graduate Assistants (CGAs) are often the first point of contact. CGAs are students who have already earned a college degree and are now completing a master’s program in counseling. They can answer many general questions and help students navigate next steps, so a counselor appointment or drop-in visit may not be needed for every question.
Counseling Faculty
Counseling Faculty include both full-time and adjunct counselors. Availability and response times may vary based on counselor schedules, teaching responsibilities, committee work, and other professional obligations.
Counselors:
- Meet individually with students to help with academic planning, career exploration, and transfer goals, and to discuss personal concerns that may impact college success.
- Help students create education plans and lead group workshops focused on academic, career, and transfer planning.
Patricia Garcia, Generalist/Honors Program Counselor
Garrett Hooper, Generalist Counselor
Julie Hovden, Generalist Counselor - Health Professions Emphasis
Alisha Kaminsky, Career Counselor
Susan Ling, Generalist Counselor
Dr. Anh Nguyen, Generalist Counselor
Dr. Aivee Ortega, Generalist Counselor/Counseling Office Program Coordinator
Thomas "Sonny" Requejo, Generalist Counselor
Elizabeth "Liz" Shaker, Generalist Counselor/Pathway to Law School Counselor
Sammy Sassoon, Generalist/Transfer Counselor – Transfer Coordinator
Diane Solomon, Generalist Counselor
Erika Torgeson, Generalist Counselor
Albert Alas, Generalist Counselor
Michael Fitzgerald, Generalist Counselor
Lusine Koshkaryan, Generalist Counselor
Nicole LaFontaine, Generalist - Health Professions Emphasis/Transfer Counselor
Mildred Macaranas, Generalist Counselor
Andrea “Emily” Menjivar, Generalist/Transfer Counselor
Concepcion “Connie” Perez, Generalist Counselor
Krystle Sanchez, Generalist Counselor
Rebecca Solomon, Generalist Counselor
Gohar Srapyan, Career Counselor
In addition to general counseling services, the Counseling Office houses specialized program counselors who support students in the following programs:
Ann Marchesan (Full-Time Counseling Faculty)
Michelle Reina (Adjunct Counseling Faculty)
Mildred Macaranas (Adjunct Counseling Faculty)
Anthony Morris (Full-Time Counseling Faculty)
Students participating in these programs may schedule an appointment through the Counseling Office or through their program’s Canvas page.
Clinton Slaughter, Dean of Counseling
COC ensures the privacy of all student records in accordance with statutes set forth in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. By law, college personnel, including Counseling faculty and staff, are not permitted to give access to or to release student records/information to anyone other than a student. This statute applies regardless of the age of the student.