Presenters

Maria Isabel Alquiciras Albarran

Maria Isabel Alquiciras Albarran, a first-generation Deaf Undocumented Latina graduate student, is pursuing a Master of Science in School Counseling with a Pupil Personnel Services credential. She has experience in navigating the mainstream K-12 school education system as a Deaf student and she strongly advocates for all Deaf and Hard of Hearing students to receive equitable access to education.

Krystina Andrade

Krystina is a passionate school counselor, eager to help students and families reach their full potential. Her mission is to ensure all students develop the skills to be successful after high school and to break down barriers to higher education.

Vanessa Arzola Olea

My name is Vanessa Arzola Olea currently in the SDSU School Counseling program. I am an individual whose purpose is to nurture students to be the best they can be. Advocate for students and ensure every student receives developmentally appropriate competencies in academic, career, and personal/social development.

Savannah Chatton

I believe in practicing cultural humility, restorative practices, and advocating for equity in education because every student deserves the support and resources needed to be successful in their academics, career, and personal lives. By prioritizing building strong restorative relationships, I provide a safe space for students to learn, reflect, and grow.

Siria Flores

Siria is first-generation Latina from North County San Diego. She is passionate about giving back to her community, fighting for equity, supporting marginalized communities, and collaborating with community stakeholders to support student success.

Carmelita Herrera

Carmelita is a bilingual school counselor who has dedicated her career to serving students and families. She has specialized skills in supporting students in special education and has a special place in her heart for Emerging Bilingual students. She is a passionate advocate who finds joy in helping others.

Gabriela Ibarra Aspe

Gabriela is a first-generation Latinx graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in School Counseling at San Diego State University. She has experience working with students at various education levels, from elementary to post-secondary. Gabriela is passionate about supporting and empowering students through the creation and implementation of equitable programs that aim to overcome barriers.

Adriana Navarrete

My name is Adriana Navarrete and I am currently pursuing a Master of Science in School Counseling along with a Pupil Personnel Services credential. The three pillars that I focus on as a school counselor are equity, consistency, and community. My passion lies within giving back to my students and meeting their needs from an individual perspective.

Kiara Prak-Perry

Kiara Prak-Perry is a graduate student in the M.S. School Counseling, PPS program at SDSU. Additionally, she is a graduate assistant for the Black Resource Center at SDSU. Her passion is to be a guiding light for students helping them find their purpose and receive the support they need.

Tania Quintero Rico

Tania received her bachelor’s degree from the University of California San Diego in Human Developmental Sciences. Her lived and learned experiences working with underrepresented, low-income, first-generation, and undocumented students have been her drive to be a social change agent and greatest advocate in her community and for her students.

Aislinn Seibel

Aislinn is a dedicated school counselor and proud San Diego native. She has been working with students for 6 years and has served students both in the San Jose and San Diego community. Aislinn enjoys being a helping professional as well as collaborating with colleagues.

Priscilla Silva

Priscilla Silva (she/her) is a second year graduate student in the SDSU School Counseling Program. She has a B.A. in Liberal Studies with an Emphasis in Elementary Education. As a school counselor, Priscilla is passionate about providing equitable services and removing barriers for marginalized and underserved students that may hinder student success and holistic wellbeing.

Teresa Silvestre

Teresa Silvestre is a first-generation Latinx School Counseling graduate student who graduated from California State University, Long Beach in 2019 with her B.S. in Sport Psychology and Leadership. She has a passion for supporting youth and families in accessing resources, navigating academia, and postsecondary success.

Renisa Stanfield

Renisa Stanfield is a first-generation graduate student. She graduated from CSUN in 2021. She is now a graduate student in the School Counseling program. Her goal is to restoratively help students develop their emotional literacy skills while also working on the many different majors and career routes students can take.

Gary Taylor

My name is Gary Taylor and I'm in my second year of the school counseling program at San Diego State University. I've been married for 30 years and have two adult children, and two grandkids. I was a minister for 27 years, so this is my second career that I'm excited to begin. Out of high school, I was able to obtain an athletic scholarship in football from SDSU. I received my undergraduate degree from SDSU in Criminal Justice in 1992.

Amy Tran

Amy Tran graduated from UCSD in 2013 with her Bachelor’s in Psychology and minor in Human Development. She went onto work for JCCS where she gained experience in developing a comprehensive school counseling program that will promote social justice, equity, and access to an appropriate education for all students.

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