Background and Professional Interests

My resume

For the past 29 years, I have been a Professor and Counselor at Palomar College, serving as Career Center Director and Professional Development Coordinator. In May 2008, I was selected for the Professor/Program Coordinator position for Alcohol and Other Drug Studies/Psychological and Social Services.

Education/Certifications

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADAC)
Certificate - Career Counseling, UCSD
Certificate - Instructional Design, SDSU
M.A. United States International University
M.Ed. Kent State University
B.A. Kent State University

I have held counseling postions at United States International University, Cal Poly Pomona, Ball State University and Kent State University.

I have worked with mentally ill adults and children at various agencies and I completed a year long internship at Mental Health Systems, North County Center for Change, "Drug Court".

Personal Interests

Global travel, spiritual and physical activities are what makes my spirit sing! I have traveled all over the world and I especially enjoy Asia: Thailand, Burma, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. One of my the most fascinating places that I have visited was Bhutan. I have been to Stary Sambir, Ukraine and Russia several times to visit my relatives.