Presenters

Ally Altemus

As a school counselor, Ally is committed to the development of students who are equipped with the social and emotional skills necessary to achieve academic success, to attain career satisfaction and to become respectful, contributing members of their communities.

Anna Black-Hogins

Anna (she/her) is a data-driven, multilingual school counseling graduate student and advocate at San Diego State University. She has an array of experiences ranging from early childhood education to higher education, supporting students and families through an ecological and student centered lens. Anna is a lifelong learner through food, traveling, fun facts and her students.

Kate Boscolo

My name is Kate Boscolo. My background is in Psychology and Special Education, and I have been working with students for over nine years. I am dedicated to fostering the holistic development of young learners and building an equitable educational environment where every student is given the support they need to reach their fullest potential.

Amaris Gonzalez

Amaris is a first generation college graduate, daughter of immigrants, and the third sibling in her family to obtain a Master’s Degree from San Diego State University. With passion for systemic and social change, Amaris aspires to be on the front lines facilitating dialogue and action steps to create and implement social change in our schools.

Vivian Hernandez

I am the first person in my family to have attended college. Not only am I the first person to have received my bachelor's degree, but I will also be the first to graduate with a master's degree. I am passionate to advocate towards historically underserved students.

Erika Iturio

"My identities as a woman, 1st generation college graduate, Mexican-American, educator, advocate, sister, and daughter continue to shape my sense of self, how I approach my work and relationships."

Erika has worked as a health peer educator in higher education addressing dimensions of wellness, mentored youth to address educational needs and quality-of-life issues, and worked along side students as a substitute teacher.

As a school counselor, Erika will continue to work alongside students and families that have been historically underserved in the education system. Through culturally responsive teaching, we bridge students home and school life, teaching through the students rather than to the student.

Meghan Koos

Meghan Koos is an aspiring school counselor with fifteen years of experience working toward educational equity. She began her career as a high school English teacher and has since gained experience training teachers, recruiting and hiring nonprofit education professionals, and teaching at the collegiate level. She is passionate about working with diverse student populations, and she has specialized in working with Native American and Indigenous Youth in San Diego.

Kaylee Martinez

Kaylee Martinez is a 2nd year graduate student in the SDSU School Counseling Program. She has a B.A. in Psychology from UC Riverside with a minor in Education, Society and Human Development. She hopes to become a high school counselor post graduation and is looking forward to the future.

Michael Mensalvas

Michael Mensalvas is a 2nd year graduate student in the San Diego State School Counseling Program. In 2017, He obtained his B.A. in Psychological Science from CSUSM. Michael is eager to be a part of the school counseling profession and is excited to learn more about secondary education.

Abel Mercado

Abel Mercado (He/His/Him) is currently a school counseling graduate student at San Diego State University. He is currently interning at Hoover High School and is scheduled to graduate in the Spring of 2021.

Karla Muratalla

Karla N. Muratalla is a current graduate student doing her Master’s in Counseling at San Diego State University. Karla’s passion for education and technology has motivated her to merge both fields to help all students succeed and create more efficient counseling programs to reach all students.

Brenda Ocampo

Brenda is a first generation college graduate who is the first in her family to earn a Bachelors Degree from Grand Canyon University and now earn a Master's Degree from San Diego State University. As a future school counselor, Brenda is passionate about implementing more equitable services and advocating for change when it comes to policies or practices that are hindering student success.

Donnae Prather

Hello! My name is Donnae Prather. I am a second year school counseling graduate student at San Diego State University. As a first generation college student of color, I am passionate about advocating for historically underserved students.

Tony Roulhac

Mixed Race-Counseling Professional with a passion for songwriting, rugby, and connecting students with their potential passions.

Melody Soto

Melody Soto(She/Hers/Her) is currently a school counseling graduate student at San Diego State University. She is currently interning at Helix Charter High School and is scheduled to graduate in the Spring of 2021.

Denise Villa

As a daughter of immigrants and first generation graduate, Denise has always been passionate about helping students like herself. This helped shape her path and brought her to where she is today. As a future school counselor it brings her much joy being able to help students and show them that, sí se puede!

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