Background and Professional Interests

My resume

For the past 28 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.

As program coordinator, it my goal to expand the internship and employment opportunities for students in both programs, and to prepare students for the CAADAC certification process.

Education/Certifications

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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". In 2008, I passed the CAADAC exam to be certified as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

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.

My husband (Dan) and I enjoy exploring beautiful tropical places in Central America and Southeast Asia.