I coach students to develop an education plan and to problem solve when faced with challenges that hinder their progress toward completion of an academic goal. I listen, give advise, share resources, connect students to school and community services.

EDUCATION | M. Ed Adult Education, Personee, Training, Education and Development, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH BA Division of Interdisciplinary and General Studies, Social Sciences, University of California, Berkeley.

HOW TO GET STARTED | Be ok with change, be flexible, be interested in learning and be positive.

MUST HAVE TRAITS | Able to be comfortable with diversity of all levels, bureaucracy, patience

how I got started | I love the world of work. I worked for 5+ years in Corporate HR, then switched to non-profit work. I have worked in the areas of Employer-supported benefit programs, indirect program management, career counseling and employment training. A friend told me about CCSF, and I started here 10 years ago in a small job which grew.

why this job?| I love to hear people's stories and to jump into their shoes. I have always been fascinated by work and how people choose to do what they do. I had the advantage of family support to do college, so I thought I would feel good about giving back.

why I love this job!| Variety, people's individual stories, helping others succeed, feeling like I make a difference in other's lives, adequate pay and status.

my typical day| Answering phone calls, meeting individuals to review education plans, going to meetings, talking to other community agencies we contract with, teaching classes.

what they are | lack of stability in our funding sources. Burn out from dealing with difficult people, sometimes lack of recognition for excellence.

all about growth | Not much now, because of funding cuts, but sure to be needed in the future.

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