Spring 2026
Section 5730 of COUN7
Identity and Cultural Diversity -- : Feb 09 - May 15 2026
This is a late-start hybrid class that meets once a week on Mondays on the Petaluma campus with the remaining work to be done asynchronously online in Canvas.
Section 6390 of COUN80
Understanding the Transfer Process -- : Jan 28 - Apr 22 2026
This section is a Late Start class and is part of the Puente Learning Community and is linked to ENGL C1001, M/W 12pm-2pm. Students are automatically enrolled in both sections. This class will be in-person on the Petaluma campus.
Fall 2025
Section 0738 of COUN7
Identity and Cultural Diversity -- : Aug 18 - Dec 10 2025
This section is part of the SRJC Petaluma Puente Learning Community. The course is linked to ENGL C1000 (section #2438) Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00am-10:00am and ENGL 50 (section #1458), Mondays and Wednesday's from 11:00am-12:00pm. Students are automatically enrolled in all sections. Please contact Roberto Alvarado at ralvarado@santarosa.edu for more information about joining the Petaluma Puente Learning Community.
Section 2725 of COUN53
Strategies for College Success -- : Sep 08 - Dec 12 2025
This section is a late start hybrid class and will meet Mondays in-person on the Petaluma campus, with additional work assigned weekly in Canvas.
Summer 2025
Section 8008 of COUN53
Strategies for College Success -- : Jun 23 - Aug 10 2025
This course will be taught 100% asynchronously online with no required Zoom component. Please email the instructor with questions.
Bachelors of Arts in Social Welfare with an Emphasis in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley
Masters in Social Work with a Concentration in Children, Youth, and Families from San Jose State University
I am the Puente Counselor at the Petaluma Campus. I was born and raised in Lake County. I graduated from Kelseyville High School in 1994. I attended UC Berkeley and received my Bachelor's degree in Social Welfare with an emphasis in Sociology in 1999. I went back to school in 2010 to get a Masters degree in Social Work from San Jose State University while I was working full time. I am/was a first generation, low-income college student. Being the first in my family to go on to college and coming from a low income background I know what it is like to encounter obstacles and challenges in higher education. I made a lot of mistakes throughout my educational journey which fuels my desire to help students now.
Santa Rosa Junior College, Counselor / Puente Coordinator / Instructor, 2014-Present
Diablo Valley College, Adjunct Counselor / Instructor, 2014
Napa Valley College, Adjunct Instructor / Students Services Specialist, 2003-2014
COP Lead: Transformative Syllabus and Humanizing Yourself
2019 Multicultural Educator of the Year
Outstanding Research Project, San Jose State MSW Program 2013