Hello! I am very excited to join the Oceana family and get to know you! I love what I do and am passionate about supporting others as we navigate life challenges together. 

I grew up in New York and have lived in various cities on both coasts throughout my life (Bay area and Boston). I graduated from Bucknell University then went on to pursue my Masters in Counseling at SFSU, specializing in School and Rehabilitation Counseling. 

In my spare time, I enjoy dancing, crafting, being outdoors and spending time with my family.

Hello Oceana students and families! My name is Alyssa Owyang and this is my fourth year as a counselor at Oceana. I also completed my internship at Oceana in 2019. During my first year as an Oceana counselor, I also worked at Thornton High School where I counseled a small case load of students and launched/coordinated a student mentor program for juniors and seniors.

I grew up here in the beautiful Bay Area. After attending Skyline Community College, I transferred to California State University, Sacramento where I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education in 2014. I completed grad school at National University and received a  Master of Science in Educational Counseling with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential in 2020. Some of the highlights of my previous experiences in education include coaching character development and team building in elementary and middle school communities, coaching and refereeing youth basketball, and coordinating an after school program for middle school students. 

When I'm not working, I really enjoy spending time with my dog and loved ones, working out, doing outdoorsy activities, traveling as often as I can, watching Dubs basketball, and discovering new music and books. 

Hi Oceana community, my name is Mattias Johansson and this is my first year as a counselor at Oceana after working as a Special Education teacher for the last 5 years in East Palo Alto. I cannot wait to meet and speak with all of you, please do not hesitate to reach out to say hello!

I do this work to expand students' sense of what's possible, to foster the bonds of community, and to move our world towards equitable educational systems and outcomes. I first came to California to attend Stanford University, earning a BA in Economics and International Relations in 2016. Tutoring elementary school students was the highlight of my time in college, so I took a cross-country leap to New York City to see if my future lay in education. It did! A few winters and a MA in Special Education later, I couldn't ignore the call of the beautiful Bay Area. I'm finalizing a Masters of Science in Educational Counseling with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential through National University and I'm excited to make a home here at Oceana.

I love getting into nature and diving into books and TV shows. I'm a fan of games, word puzzles, and all things food related. Above all, I enjoy time with family, friends, and my cat Luna. 

Hey Sharks, my name is Liberty Cajayon and I am thrilled to be working with you all during this 2023-2024 school year! It is my first year as a school social worker here at Oceana High School and I am honored to be part of the OHS community!

I am born and raised in the Bay Area! I'm an alumni from Westmoor High School, studied culinary arts in City College of San Francisco, earned my bachelors degree in Child and Adolescent Development with a focus on youth work at San Francisco State University, and lastly graduated from California State University East Bay with my Masters in Social Work with a focus on community mental health. 

I have worked with children of all ages in various settings. During my undergrad, I was an early head start teacher and worked directly with infants and toddlers. Afterwards, I worked as a crisis case manager for youth ages 0-25 in San Mateo County and a telephone counselor for 988 suicide and crisis lifeline. Overall, I am deeply passionate about empowering our youth and families!  

I spend most of my free time alongside my loved ones, traveling, visiting new cafes, practicing yoga, cuddling with my dog Boo, and my 2 cats Ube and Biko.