Counseling Department

The Counseling Department has been reorganized into smaller, more manageable units with clearly defined areas of responsibility.

These units consist of: African-American Scholastic Programs, Continuing Student Counseling Department, International Student Counseling Department, Latina/o Services Network, New Student Counseling Department and Transfer Counseling Department.

This reorganization ensures that the counseling needs of students at all campuses are being better met

( African American Scholastic Program (AASP) )

Gregoria N Cahill African American Scholastic Program (AASP)

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Felita J Clark African American Scholastic Program (AASP) Interdisciplinary Studies Department A.A. in Social Sciences - Laney College; B.A. in Psychology - San Francisco State University; M.S. in Counseling, San Francisco State University; doctoral studies, Walden University

Professor Clark has been counseling and teaching at CCSF since 2006.

Her educational philosophy is "Each One, Teach One!"

Professor Clark is co-advisor of the Black Student Union.

Professor Clark is a Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the NAACP, and is a board member of various community organizations.

Professor Clark is a martial arts instructor (sifu) and personal trainer.

Robert M Clark African American Scholastic Program (AASP) Social Sciences Department B.S. in Psychology - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; M.S. in Counseling - San Francisco State University; doctoral studies at UC-Berkeley and Walden U.

Professor Clark has been counseling and teaching at CCSF since 1988. He was also the Athletic Advisor for CCSF intercollegiate teams for over ten years.

He believes in an eclectic, holistic counseling and teaching philosophy and style.

Professor Clark is Advisor to the Black Student Union. He is a former advisor to the Martial Arts Club and the Polynesian Club.

Professor Clark is a Life Member of the Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, the National Pan-Hellenic Council, the NAACP, and is a board member of various community organizations.

Professor Clark is a martial arts instructor (sifu) and personal trainer. He is also an exercise, health, and nutrition enthusiast.

Kim A Wise African American Scholastic Program (AASP)

Biography is unavailable at this time.

( Asian Pacific American Student Success (APASS) )

Maria F Canoy Asian Pacific American Student Success (APASS)

Biography is unavailable at this time.

John C W Ho Asian Pacific American Student Success (APASS) M.S. Counseling, San Francisco State University B.S. Business Administration, California State University, Chico A.A. Liberal Arts, City College of San Francisco

Professor Ho has been counseling at CCSF since 2006.

Loan K Huynh Asian Pacific American Student Success (APASS) B.A., San Francisco State University M.S., San Francisco State University

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Maida D Liu Asian Pacific American Student Success (APASS)

Biography is unavailable at this time.

SingKin Yue Asian Pacific American Student Success (APASS)

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( CalWORKs )

Siriporn Aranyakul CalWORKs

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Natasha F Lockett CalWORKs

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Celeste J Parcell CalWORKs B.A., Broadcasting, Art Education, San Francisco State University M.A. Counseling, University of San Francisco M.A. Art Education, San Francisco State University Adult Education Teaching Credential in ESL, Basic Ed, and Art.

Professor Parcell has been counseling at CCSF since 1998.

Her educational philosophy: "Get as many pieces of paper in life as you can."

She is a Scholarship Committee member, and Volunteer Art Educator for Swords to Plowshares, an organization for formerly homeless veterans with dependancy issues. Her own website: www.funfolkart.org.

Professor Parcell is a studio artist. She enjoys dancing and foreign movies.

Rebecca J Wolf-Prusan CalWORKs

Biography is unavailable at this time.

( Continuing Students Counseling Department )

Carolina Avila Continuing Students Counseling Department

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Jeanne C Batallones Continuing Students Counseling Department B.A. Asian American Studies, San Francisco State University M.S. Counseling, San Francisco State University

Professor Batallones has been teaching at CCSF since 2008.

She is Co-Advisor of Pilipinos for Education, Art, Culture, & Empowerment (PEACE), and Co-Facilitator of the Filipino American Task Force of CCSF.

Sheryl L Blumenthal Continuing Students Counseling Department B.A., M.S.W., M.Ph., University of California, Berkeley

Ms. Blumenthal has been a counselor at CCSF since 1991.

She encourages students to develop their academic potential to the fullest degree possible.

Ms. Blumenthal is a Friends of the Library Board member, on the CCSF Honors Committee, International Education Committee, Student Grade and File Review and Café Musee French Club.

She is also a board member of the Mt. Zion/UCSF Comprehension Cancer Center Auxiliary.

Patricia R Bozin Continuing Students Counseling Department B.A., San Francisco College for Women; M.A., University of San Francisco

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Rosemary Brinson Continuing Students Counseling Department B.A., Western Michigan University; M.Ed., University of Arizona

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Petrina W Chi Continuing Students Counseling Department

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Patty P Chong-Delon Continuing Students Counseling Department B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; M.S., California State University, Los Angeles

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Yolanda Chrystal Continuing Students Counseling Department B.A., Antioch University; M.A., John F. Kennedy University; M.P.H., University of California, Berkeley

Ms. Chrystal has been a counselor at CCSF for the past seven years.

She states as follows: "Higher education is a life enhancing experience at the intellectual, spiritual, and emotional levels. My goal is to assist Latinos achieve their educational goals."

Ms. Chrystal has been a member of the CCSF Transfer Issues and Vocational Education Committees. She has created and presented a series of five workshops on cultural adjustment for the Latino students at Mission Campus.

Prior to her employment at CCSF, Ms. Chrystal co-authored an adaptation of Stanford University's Arthritis Self-Management book for the Hispanic population. She also co-created MIRHE, an outreach organization formed to provide health education services to youth in the Mission district. Ms. Chrystal co-produced an educational film about women's reproductive health and has organized health fairs in various San Francisco communities.

She is a current member of the California Association of Career Development Professionals and the American Public Health Association.

Andre M De Cordova Continuing Students Counseling Department A. A., Chabot College B.S., California State University, Hayward M.S., California State University, Hayward

Professor De Cordova has been a Counselor at CCSF since 1997.

He hopes to serve each and every student to the best of his ability.

He has served on the Graduation Subcommittee, the Basic Skills Committee, and is presently serving on the Scholarship Committee.

Professor De Cordova enjoys travel, reading, and cooking.

William J Goodyear Chair, Continuing Students Counseling Department B.A., University of Arkansas; M.A., University of Arizona; M.S., San Francisco State University

Mr. Goodyear has been a counselor at CCSF for the past fourteen years.

He believes in helping students expand their self-confidence and awareness of their talents and skills, as part of the process of developing goals and realistic plans for obtaining these goals. He encourages independence and responsible behavior as a way to increase self-esteem.

He is a past member of the Academic Senate and has served on the Matriculation and Scholarship Committees.

Julie Harris Continuing Students Counseling Department A.A., Glendale College; B.A., San Jose State University; M.A., San Francisco State University

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Donna J Hayes Continuing Students Counseling Department A.A., Canada College; B.A., M.S., San Francisco State University

Ms. Hayes' philosophy is that students should thoroughly understand the educational process. She tries to provide her students with the information and support they need to succeed.

She has been a faculty advisor for the Jewish Students Association.

Her hobbies include gardening and birding.

Tessa D. Henderson-Brown Coordinator, Continuing Students Counseling Department A.A. City College of San Francisco B.A. in Psychology at San Francisco State University M.S. in Counseling at San Francisco State University with specializations in College/Career

Professor Henderson-Brown has been teaching at CCSF since 2007.

She is Coordinator for the Continuing Student Counseling Department, Coordinator for The College Readiness Scholarship Program, and Coordinator for The Richard N. Goldman Scholars Program.

Li Miao Lovett Continuing Students Counseling Department B.A., Stanford University; M.A., California Institute of Integral Studies

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Gabriel Martinez-Beildeck Continuing Students Counseling Department

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Monica R McCarthy Continuing Students Counseling Department A.A., City College of San Francisco; B.A., M.S., San Francisco State University

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Enrique Mireles Continuing Students Counseling Department A.A., City College of San Francisco; B.A., M.A., San Francisco State University

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Rhonella C Owens Continuing Students Counseling Department B.S., Western Michigan University; M.Ed., Antioch Graduate School of Education; Ph.D., California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco

Ms. Owens has been a counselor at CCSF since 1985.

She is a faculty advisor for the CCSF Tibetan Student Association, the Tibetan Student Scholarship Fund and the Entrepreneur Club.

Ms. Owens has published "The Journey of Your Life".

Her hobbies include Hula Dancing, Tahitian Dance, Tap and Belly Dancing.

Karen F Robinson Continuing Students Counseling Department B.S., University of California, Davis M.S., San Francisco State University

Professor Robinson has been a faculty counselor at CCSF since January 2001. She also works full-time at the College of Marin as a counselor.

She strives to empower students to reach their goals and dreams.

Professor Robinson is a National Certified Counselor (NCC). She is also involved in the National Board of Certified Counselors and holds a Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling.

In her leisure time, she enjoys photography, traveling and listening to music in Spanish.

Jack D. Sparks Continuing Students Counseling Department A.A. San Diego Mesa College B.A., M.A., San Diego State University

Professor Sparks has been a counselor at CCSF since 1998. He has also taught several sections of LERN 50 and continues to teach LERN 52 Student Success courses.

It is his philosophy to always put the students and their rights and goals first, to empower them and serve as their advocate when necessary. To that end, in 2004, he originated the first CCSF Student Services Fair which has since become an annual event. He also originated the idea of a Student Counseling Information kiosk which can now be found in Conlan Hall outside room E-205. In addition, Professor Sparks has been instrumental in providing addtional signage to help students better navigate the Ocean campus.

He is involved in the Transfer Issues Committee, Grading Policies Commitee.

Professor Sparks is a member of FACC and also supports: Friends of the Library, World Wildlife Fund, the Nature Conservancy, and other charitable organizations.

In his leisure time, he enjoys playing guitar and singing, camping, golf and hiking.

Sarah Thompson Continuing Students Counseling Department B.A., M.A., Antioch University

Ms. Thompson has been a counselor at CCSF for the past 19 years.

Her goal as a counselor is to facilitate students in their process of achieving educational and career goals. These can include any of the following counseling activities: problem-solving, goal setting, advocacy, educational planning, identifying realistic expectations and provided personal, educational and career counseling.

Ms. Thompson has been involved with the Scholarship Committee and chair of the Counseling Services Committee.

A former Queer Alliance counselor, she also has been a Probation Coordinator and involved in Project Safe, Outreach to Larkin Street Youth Services and Positive Resources.

She is a member of Gaylesta, an association of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender therapists and has a private psychotherapy practice.

Herving Valiente Continuing Students Counseling Department B.A., M.S., San Francisco State University

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Nancy E Vargas Continuing Students Counseling Department B.A. Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, San Francisco State University B.A. La Raza Studies, San Francisco State University M.A. Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University, CA

Professor Vargas has been teaching at CCSF since 2007

( Financial Aid Counseling )

Murrell D Green Financial Aid Counseling

Biography is unavailable at this time.

James R Macale Financial Aid Counseling

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Cindy Nim Financial Aid Counseling

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Luz Maria Pena Financial Aid Counseling

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Guillermo J. Villanueva Financial Aid Counseling

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Winnie Lai Fai Yiu Financial Aid Counseling Teachers' Certificate, Northcote College of Education, Hong kong; B.S., M.ED., University of Hawaii, Manoa

Biography is unavailable at this time.

( International Students Counseling Department )

Vincent E Aihara International Students Counseling Department

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Betty M Harada-Garcia International Students Counseling Department

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Cynthia Obenchain Chair, International Students Counseling Department B.A., M.A., San Francisco State University

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Joan C Vitorelo International Students Counseling Department B.S., University of San Francisco; M.S., San Francisco State University

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Wanda Faye Wong International Students Counseling Department

Biography is unavailable at this time.

( Latina/o Services Network )

Jorge Avila Latina/o Services Network

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Anastasia L Fiandaca Latina/o Services Network B.A. Psychology, California State University, Fullerton M.S. Counseling, San Francisco State University.

Professor Fiandaca is a counselor in the Latino Services Network and has been working at CCSF since 2002.

She is committed to giving her students access to important information, working with them to develop realistic educational plans, and advocating on her students' behalf.

Professor Fiandaca has been active on the Basic Skills Committee, the Matriculation Advisory Subcommittee, the Electronic Education Plan Work Group, and the Sustainability Subcommittee.

In her spare time, Professor Fiandaca enjoys reading, dancing, hiking, bicycling, community activism, learning about gardening and sustainability, and spending time with her sons and partner.

In her spare time, Professor Fiandaca enjoys reading, dancing, hiking, bicycling, community activism, learning about gardening and sustainability, and spending time with her sons and partner.

Susana M Mayorga Latina/o Services Network A.A., College of San Mateo; B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M.Ed., University of California, Los Angeles

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Leticia Silva Latina/o Services Network B.A., San Francisco State University; M.A., San Francisco State University

Biography is unavailable at this time.

( New Students Counseling Department )

Brenda M Brown New Students Counseling Department B.A., Tougaloo College; M.A., Tennessee State University

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Wharton Brown New Students Counseling Department A.A., City College of San Francisco; B.A., M.A., San Francisco State University; M.A., University of San Francisco

Mr. Brown has been a counselor at CCSF for 9 1/2 years in the Aeronautics Department and 3 years as a part-time EOPS counselor. He also has been a member of the Curriculum and Student Equity Committees.

For Mr. Brown, learning is a continuous process from sunrise to sunset and everyone is capable of learning. His primary goal is to assist students in achieving their academic goals.

Mr. Brown coordinated the tutorial program at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School and has been Chairperson for The Boy Scouts of America, District Chairman for Mission Trails and an advisory board member for CCSF's Southeast Campus. He also is on the Scholarship Committee for Business Development, Inc.

In his leisure time, he enjoys reading, listening to music, playing basketball and attending S.F. 49er football games.

Leon F Cabading New Students Counseling Department B.A., M.S., San Francisco State University

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Pearl B. Chen New Students Counseling Department B.A., San Francisco State University M.A., Idaho State University, Pocatello M.A., University of San Francisco

Professor Chen has been teaching at CCSF for more than 20 years.

Her philosophy and goals are to help the students to achieve their personal and educational goal(s).

Professor Chen is:
Chair of Courses Without Prerequistes Committee.
Co-coordinator of "Path to Success" Committee
Coordinator of NSCD's bilingual Chinese orientation on Ocean Campus.
Advisor of (ISA) International Student Association.
Past Co-coordinator of NSCD Counseling Internship Program.

She enjoys reading, networking, traveling, gardening, hiking, biking and dancing.

Eva Yuen-Wan Cheng New Students Counseling Department B.A., M.S.W., San Diego State University

A counselor at CCSF for 14 years, Ms. Cheng's goal is to motivate students and maximize their potentials. She encourages each student to aim high and live life to the fullest.

Ms. Cheng has been an advisor to various student clubs. She is currently an Officer of Asian Coalition (a CCSF faculty and classified organization).

She enjoys travel and sharing cultural experiences.

Luis A Escobar Jr New Students Counseling Department

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Elouise Greene New Students Counseling Department

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Terrance C. Greene New Students Counseling Department

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Maria L Heredia Chair, New Students Counseling Department B.A., Holy Names College; M.S., San Francisco State University

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Joanne X Huang New Students Counseling Department

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Quinci S Lee New Students Counseling Department M.S. in Counseling (College Counseling and Career Counseling), San Francisco State University B.A. in Sociology, minor in Chinese Studies, University of California, San Diego A.A. in General Studies, City College of San Francisco

Professor Lee has been teaching at CCSF since 2001.

He is faculty advisor of the Associated Student Council at Chinatown/North Beach Campus.
Treasurer, Silent Auction Chair, Scholarship Dinner Committee member and Scholarship Application Reader of Asian Coalition at City College of San Francisco.

Professor Lee's non-instructional CCSF activities include:

2010: Presentation: "Meeting the Needs of 21st Century Students in Higher Education" in Shanghai Jiaotong University, China

2009: Panelist: "Women Leaders: The Price of Saying "No" at Work" in Asian Pacific American in Higher Education Conference

2006: Presentation: "Counseling Services in the US Higher Education" in Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sun Yat-Sen University in Guangzhou, and Tsinghua University in Beijing, China

Mandy Xiao-Tang Liang New Students Counseling Department B.A., University of California, Davis; M.S., San Francisco State University

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Imelda Paz Mack New Students Counseling Department

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Antonio E. Martinez New Students Counseling Department B.A., M.A., Sonoma State University

Mr. Martinez has been a counselor at CCSF for the past 6 years.

His educational goal is to develop a creative and supportive milieu that empowers students to achieve their academic goals.

He is involved in the Non-Credit Matriculation Committee, Academic Senate, Outreach and Recruitment Committee, Pre-Registration and Matriculation Committee and the Campus Coordinator Committee.

Mr. Martinez has authored "The Solano Model" published by the California State Department of Mental Health.

In his leisure time, he enjoys life!

Jeannette McClendon New Students Counseling Department B.S., San Jose State University M.S., San Diego State University

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Naoma L Mize New Students Counseling Department B.A., Washington State University, Pullman; M.A., San Francisco State University

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Elliott Claude Osborne New Students Counseling Department A.A., Chabot College; B.A., Pacific Union College; B.A., M.S., California State University, Hayward; M.Div., Ph.D., Andrews University

Dr. Osborne has been a counselor at CCSF since 1998.

Dr. Osborne feels that literacy is as vital as shelter in an industrialized nation. He has dedicated a lifetime to students and the advancement of their education. Intellectual development and ignorance march to different tunes. He is a drum major for academic excellence.

He is currently on the Academic Senate Ex. Committee and involved in the Enhanced Self Study, General Counseling and Parliamentarian Committees.

Dr. Osborne has published The Effect of the Prison System on the Inmate (1974); Coping Skills Mechanism for Single-Parents (1984) and the Black Students College Guide (1996).

Dr. Osborne is a Cooperative Founder of the Westside Courts Community Tutoring Program and involved in Diversity Training Seminars.

Marie J Osborne New Students Counseling Department B.A., M.A., San Francisco State University

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Rita Papini New Students Counseling Department B.A., San Francisco State University; M.S.W., University of California, Berkeley

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Andrea S Phillips New Students Counseling Department

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Alvin C Randolph New Students Counseling Department B.A., University of Iowa; M.A., San Francisco State University

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Peggy T Rendon New Students Counseling Department B.A., San Francisco State University; M.A., University of San Francisco

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Lisa C. Romano New Students Counseling Department A.S., City College of San Francisco; B.S., M.A., San Jose State University

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Marvin A Ruiz New Students Counseling Department B.A., M.S., San Francisco State University

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Griselle Schmidt-Fonseca New Students Counseling Department

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Jeanni Spingola-Connolly New Students Counseling Department B.A., San Francisco College for Women; M.A., University of San Francisco

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Debra M Stewart New Students Counseling Department B.A., University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff; M.S., California State University, Hayward

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Peter Louis Stoffers New Students Counseling Department B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz; M.S., San Francisco State University

Mr. Stoffers has been a counselor at CCSF since the Spring of 2001.

Hiking, writing and acting are some of his hobbies.

Terri Taylor New Students Counseling Department B.A. Sociology, San Francisco State University M.S. Counseling, San Francisco State University

Professor Taylor has been counseling and teaching at CCSF since 1999.

Erica Ging Yee Tom New Students Counseling Department

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Perry B Tom New Students Counseling Department B.A., San Francisco State College; M.A., San Francisco State University

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Nina M Truong New Students Counseling Department

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Dennis F Ubungen New Students Counseling Department A.S., City College of San Francisco; B.A., M.S.W., San Francisco State University

Mr. Ubungen has been a counselor at CCSF for the past 21 years.

Maria C Vasquez New Students Counseling Department

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Julissa B. Vinals New Students Counseling Department

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John E Watson New Students Counseling Department

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Carlos Webster New Students Counseling Department

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Nicole Y Wise New Students Counseling Department A.A., City College of San Francisco; B.A., Spelman College, Atlanta; M.S., San Francisco State University

Biography is unavailable at this time.

James Z M Wong New Students Counseling Department M.A. Educational Psychologyu, University of San Francisco M.Div., San Francisco Theological Seminary B.A. Public Administration, University of California Santa Barbara

Professor Wong has been teaching at CCSF since 2000.

He is a Board Member of Path Finders, an NPO dedicated to encourage low income first generation college students to complete college and achieve career goals.

Sue L Yee New Students Counseling Department B.A., San Francisco State University; M.S.W., University of California, Berkeley

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Marcus R Yngojo New Students Counseling Department B.A., M.A., San Francisco State University

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Howard K Yu New Students Counseling Department B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M.S., San Francisco State University, Ph.D., University of Arizona, Tucson

Dr. Yu has been a counselor at CCSF since 1985.

He has worked with credit and non-credit students from a wide range of backgrounds at the Downtown, Alemany, Chinatown/North Beach, John Adams and Phelan campuses. He maintains a wide variety of interests and has high expectations for student achievement. Dr. Yu works with students individually as his friends and is always happy to spend time for quality services with his students.

Dr. Yu has served as the Faculty Advisor for the Associated Students Council and has been involved in over a dozen committees. He currently sits on the Student Complaint and Student Services Technology Committees. He is also a current Sexual Harassment Advisor.

He is a member of the American Psychological Association.

( Transfer Center Counseling )

Lawrence R. Damato Chair, Transfer Center Counseling B.S., M.A., University of San Francisco

Mr. Damato has been a counselor at CCSF since 1990. He is presently involved in the Enhanced Self-Study and Transfer Issues groups. Previously, he was involved in the Non-Credit Matriculation group.

An avid fan of baseball and football, Mr. Damato's other hobbies include sports collectibles (with his son), gardening and real estate.

Grace Hom Transfer Center Counseling B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M.A., University of San Francisco

Biography is unavailable at this time.

Jack H Sugawara Transfer Center Counseling B.A., San Francisco State University M.A., San Francisco State University

Biography is unavailable at this time.

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