Anastasia Fiandaca

I’m Anastasia, a counselor in the Latino Services Network focusing on students majoring in Environmental Sciences & Studies and Sustainability (as well as Project Survive, and Women's & Gender Studies). I am also the counselor for the departments of Biological Science and Earth Sciences. My counseling work at CCSF (since 2002) is an expression of my commitment to social justice, and I’m passionate about connecting my students with the resources necessary to help you  achieve your goals.  

I practice academic counseling from a holistic and trauma-informed perspective, which means that I check in about and try to connect you with resources (if needed) about: 

• Your living situation (safe & stable?) 
• Who in your household is working 
• Whether you have enough to eat 
• Your immigration status & safety 
• Whether you need a laptop or access to WiFi 
• Your mental health and social support
• Your physical health and stress levels 
• Your study strategies, time management, test taking & learning styles, need for tutoring 

General academic topics I can help with: 

• Researching transfer & Associate Degree requirements and making accurate, realistic education plans 
• Strategizing about how to improve GPA, including use of academic renewal 
• Preparation for competitive schools and programs 
• Recommending great courses 
• Making sure you’ve applied for financial aid and scholarships (and addressing probation issues)  
• Deconstructing math & science fears 
• Improving applications for scholarships and internships 
• Information about sustainability-related internships 

I prefer to do appointments in-person (both of us masked) or via Zoom so we can see each other’s beautiful human faces and I can share my screen so you can see what I’m discussing. I’m available Mondays (Zoom only), and Tuesdays-Thursdays (Zoom or in-person). To schedule an appointment with me, please send me an email (afiandac@ccsf.edu) with your student ID number, your preferred days/times, and whether you would like an in-person or Zoom appointment.

I have a BA in Psychology from California State University, Fullerton and an MS in Counseling from San Francisco State University. In my free time, I love to hike, run, dance, read, camp, and hang out with my teen sons.