Meet the Counselors

Leonor Aguilera, M.S.
Co-Chair/General Counselor/Articulation Officer
A.A., Liberal Arts - East Los Angeles College
B.A., Social Welfare - UCB
M.S., Academic Counseling - National University
Fun Facts: I enjoy traveling and going to concerts and theatre productions.

Lacy Hedenberg, M.S.
General/Honors Counselor
B.S., Human Services (Mental Health) - CSUF
M.S., Counseling - CSUF
Fun Facts: I enjoy gardening, cooking, and I am a taxi driver (for my kids)

Maria Chaidez, Ed.D
General/International Counselor
A.A., Liberal Studies - Fullerton College
B.S., Human Services - CSUF
M.S., College Counseling & Student Services - University of La Verne
Ed.D., Educational Leadership - CSULB
Hobbies: Taking various dance classes at a local ballroom, ceramics, traveling whenever possible, and going to theater/musicals, museums, and antique stores.

Song Le Graham, M.S.
General/Veterans Counselor 
B.A., Psychology - UCI
M.S., Counseling (SDHE) - CSULB
Fun Facts: I’m learning how to play the guitar because it’s never too late to learn something new.

Christian Chavez, M.S.
General Counselor 
A.A., Social and Behavior Science - Orange Coast College 
B.A., Political Science / Minor in Spanish - UCI
M.A., Education in Postsecondary Administration & Student Affairs - USC 
M.S., Counseling - CSUDH
Fun Facts: My global adventures kicked off with a study abroad program and a month-long backpacking trip through Europe, hitting hotspots like Italy, France, Spain, just to name a few! I have also sailed the world with Semester at Sea, taking part in voyages during Sp’12, Sp’19, and most recently in the Fall’24 voyage. 

Vivien Vu, M.S.
DSPS Counselor
B.S., Human Services - CSUF
M.S., Counseling (SDHE) - CSULB
Fun Facts: My hobbies are soul cycling and floral arrangements.

Macey Lachman, M.S.
General Counselor
A.A., Social and Behavioral Sciences - Golden West College  
B.A., History - UCB
M.S., Counseling (SDHE) - CSULB
Fun Facts: I love to paint, draw, sew, or do any crafty DIY project.

Juana Galvan, M.A.
EOPS Counselor
A.A., Santa Ana College
B.S., CSUF
M.A., Counseling Psychology - Argosy University
Fun Facts: Active mother to 3 boys, during my free time I enjoy relaxing while watching Netflix and exploring new shows/movies.

Dora Escobar, Ed.D
General Counselor
Assessment Coordination
A.A., Orange Coast College
B.A., Business Administration (Marketing) - CSUF
M.S., Counseling - Marriage and Family Therapy - CSUF
Ed.D., Higher Education (Community College Leadership) - Northern Illinois University
Fun Facts: I like to travel, spend time with my family, and run.

Rudy Carrion, M.A.
Co-Chair/General Counselor
B.A., Political Science - UCI
M.A., Educational Counseling, with PPS Credential in School & Career Counseling - National University
Fun Facts: I enjoy playing squash and padel.  I enjoy hiking, the beach and watching futbol - have attended three live World Cups.

Amanda Campbell , M.S.
General Counselor  
A.A., Liberal Arts - Orange Coast College  (Mu Alpha Theta & Phi Theta Kappa Member)
B.S., Human Resource Management, Operations Management - CSULB
M.S., Counseling (SDHE) - CSULB
Fun Facts: I enjoy spending time exploring new places, restaurants, and going outdoors. You can also usually find me working on some type of project or helping/volunteering!

Allison Maricic, M.S.
Counselor/Coordinator, Apprenticeship 
A.A., Liberal Science - Chaffey College
B.A., Communication Studies - CSUSB
M.S., College Counseling - CSUDH
Interests: I love spending time outdoors and soaking up all the beauty nature has to offer! Going to the beach with my family, taking peaceful walks in nature... I’m also an adventurer at heart—I enjoy exploring new places and discovering hidden gems along the way. These moments keep me grounded and inspire my work with students.

Phil Crabill, Ed.D
General/STEM Counselor
A.A., Liberal Arts - Santiago Canyon College
B.A., Psychology - CSUF
M.S., Counseling - CSUF
Ed.D., Counseling Psychology - Argosy University
Fun Facts: Full-time Dad & Husband, part-time musician, lover of live music, family Mario Kart nights, and a World Cup fanatic.

Jeff Cutkomp, M.S.
General Counselor
A.A., Architectural Drafting - Saddleback College
B.S., Psychology - University of Oregon
M.S., Counseling (SDHE) - CSULB
Fun Facts: In my free time I enjoy going to sporting events, playing golf, and traveling.

Nick Ho, M.S.
General/Athletics Counselor
A.S., Mathematics - Golden West College
B.S., Statistics - UCB
M.S., Educational Counseling - National University
Fun Facts: I enjoy playing volleyball, surfing, and fishing.

James Truong
Business & Career Education Counselor 
A.A., Santiago Canyon College 
B.A., California State University, Fullerton 
M.A., University of Redlands 

Nena Baldizon-Rios
EOPS/CARE/CalWORKs Program Director
B.S., California State University, Fullerton
M.A., Chapman University
Ed.D., Argosy University

Paige Crossland
FYSC Counselor

Susie Duarte
TRiO Counselor​

Cynthia Ferrufino
Business & Career Education Counselor

Karen Hersom
General/FYSC Counselor

Marcela Mendoza
TRiO Counselor

Skyler Phamle
DSPS

Maria Rodriguez
STEM/TRiO for Teachers Counselor

Pamela Skiles
General Counselor

Alex Vega
Veterans Counselor 

Cecilia Diaz
Student Program Specialist

Student Program Specialist