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My background includes working in higher education and student services/student affairs. I have experience in career advising, coaching, and academic advising and counseling, student retention and student success. I am a proud graduate of California State University, Long Beach where I received her Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Psychology with a Minor in Human Resources. I received my Graduate Degree in Counseling & Guidance, with a College Student Personnel Specialization from California Lutheran University. I am a certified Life Coach from Lumia Coaching and am in the process of obtaining my ICF credentials. I serve on the board as Vice-President of GRL PWR LA. Our mission is to helping women discover community while fostering personal and professional development. Our community organization not only equips women to reach their goals but we provide curated experiences to help women discover genuine friendships to feel supported along the way. We believe that we are more powerful together. My areas of interest include: the psychological affects from chronic conditions, advocacy in public health, women’s health issues, such as autoimmune and PCOS, long-time COVID effects, self-esteem and self-confidence in women and girls, effects of bullying on women. I am a #lupuswarrior, #pcoswarrior, and disability awareness advocate. "Being human is not about being any one particular way; it is about being as life creates you—with your own particular strengths and weaknesses, gifts and challenges, quirks and oddities." — Kristin Neff