About Your PSC

Cluster 1

Casey Furr – Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Education: AA in Communication (Chaffey), BA in Psychology (CSUSB), MA in Education & Counseling + PPS (University of Redlands)
Experience: 7 years of counseling
Fun Fact: Swim instructor who loves traveling, cooking, eating, and watching movies.

Kimberly Pinckard – La Verne, CA
Education: BA in Psychology, MA in Educational and Clinical Counseling + PPS (Azusa Pacific University)
Experience: With OFY since 2014, joined Online Program in 2018.
Fun Fact: Grew up on a farm! Loves her Kindle, reality TV, and family walks.

Cluster 2

Gabriela Gonzalez – Orange, CA
Education: AA in Marketing (Santa Ana College), BA in Communication Studies – Rhetorical (CSU Long Beach), MA in Educational Counseling + PPS (Azusa Pacific University)
Experience: In education since 2008; school counselor since 2013; former Early College HS & online HS experience.
Fun Fact: Loves singing, dancing, crafting, and binge-watching TV series.

Nia Vergara – Whittier, CA
Education: BA in Liberal Studies (Cal Poly Pomona), MA in Educational School Counseling + PPS (University of La Verne)
Experience: 5 years as a peer advisor, now entering her second year as a school counselor.
Fun Fact: Former youth cheer coach for 10 years and occasional judge for cheer tryouts! Loves traveling, family time, and catching up on sleep.

Cluster 3

Jocelyn Garcia – Hesperia, CA
Education: BA in Psychology (CSU San Bernardino), MS in School Counseling + PPS (Cal Baptist University)
Experience: 11 years with youth; 7 years as a Career Counselor at Inland Empire Job Corps.
Fun Fact: Once brought her pet iguana to 5th grade without telling her teacher. Loves reading the Bible, yoga, and spin classes.

Kathleen O’Connell – Woodland Hills, CA
Education: BS in Psychology (California Lutheran University), MA in Marriage & Family Therapy + PPS (Phillips Graduate University)
Experience: 9 years in education, serving as both counselor and administrator with a focus on social-emotional counseling and ASCA National Model training.
Fun Fact: Goes by Keenie, Keens, or Kat; just had her first baby! Loves writing children’s books, creating art, and exploring nature-filled destinations.

Cluster 4

Daisy Ayala – Montebello, CA
Education: AA in Psychology (Rio Hondo), BA in Psychology (CSUDH), MA in Educational Counseling (Azusa Pacific)
Experience: 12+ years in education, including roles as a teaching assistant, math interventionist, and substitute teacher.
Fun Fact: DIY enthusiast who has taken up long-distance running and Pilates!

Josephine “Josie” Jimenez – Indio, CA
Education: AA in Liberal Arts (Santa Monica), BA in Behavioral Science w/ Criminal Justice minor (National University), MA in Educational Counseling (University of Redlands)
Experience: 6 years with OFY, including roles as AT2, EL teacher, IS teacher; now in her 3rd year as a counselor.
Fun Fact: Cat lover, trivia fan, book club member, and monthly facial enthusiast.

Cluster 5

Erika Macias – Eastvale, CA
Education: BS in Human Services (CSU Fullerton), MA in Educational Counseling + PPS (University of La Verne)
Experience: 16 years with OFY—2 in the Online Program.
Fun Fact: Foodie, amusement park fan, workout enthusiast, and late-night Bravo watcher.

Supporting All Clusters & Counseling Team

Allison Alvizuri – San Gabriel, CA
Education: AA in Social Behavioral Sciences (Pierce College), BA in History with Latino/a Studies minor (San Francisco State University), MS in Educational Counseling + PPS (University of La Verne)
Experience: Over 10 years with OFL/OFY; began her counseling journey in 2018 and has been with the Online Program ever since.
Fun Fact: A true theatre lover with a season pass at the Pantages! Loves stage-dooring in NYC to get her Playbills signed. She’s also a cheer coach—going strong in her 6th year at another high school!