Title: Systems Coordinator
About Michelle
Joined the L&S Office of Undergraduate Advising in:
October 2020
Education
B.A. Psychology, UC Santa Cruz
M.S. College Counseling, San Francisco State University
How did you get here?
One of my first jobs was a counselor for students at the Community Youth Center (CYC) in San Francisco. I found myself enjoying the work and knew this is what I wanted to continue doing. Other influences that led me to counseling was the fact that I am a first generation college graduate from a big Filipino family where I always helped where I could. My personal experiences as a student struggling in my undergraduate studies to navigate through the college system influenced me as well. I understand that higher education is not tailored to everyone, which is why I strive to provide the best service for students who are struggling as I did. I want to use my personal experience and professional work experiences from SFSU, UCB Career Center, and here at L&S Advising to engage in conversations and develop connections which I hope leads to solutions.
About me
(She/ her/ hers) I’m an SF native where my interest and hobbies goes with the seasons. It starts from watching my Bay Area teams win championships. Skiing at Lake Tahoe in the winter to enjoying the walks, hikes, and views in the summer. Most of all, trying new things when it comes to food and restaurants will always be my favorite thing for every season.
