Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, 2009
Master's Degree: M.A., Marital and Family Therapy, California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, 2006
Undergraduate Degree: B.A., Psychology and Social Behavior, Minor in Criminology, University of California, Irvine, 2003
Professional Interests: integrative counseling; multicultural issues; LBGT affirmative counseling; identity; attachment; couples counseling; interpersonal neurobiology; trauma; spirituality; global nomad
Past-time Activities: Reading, writing, hiphop, salsa, traveling, languages, and yoga.
Jane Duong, Program Assistant Coordinator
Degree Program: M.S.
Graduate Institution: California State University, Long Beach
Specialization: Student Development in Higher EducationUndergraduate Degree: B.S., Microbiology, Minor in Chemistry, California State University, Long Beach, 2010
Professional Interests: Student Services-- Student Governance, Students with Disabilities, and Student Life and Development.
Past-time Activities: Reflecting and journaling about my thoughts, spending time with my family, listening to country music, eating peanut butter and chocolate Haagen Daz ice cream while watching movies with extremely predictable endings designed to appeal to a large female audience, aka 'chick flicks'.
Our Graduate Peer Educators
Edith Arevalo
Degree Program: M.A.
Graduate Institution: California State University, Long Beach
Specialization: Social WorkUndergraduate Degree: B.S., Community and Public Health California State University, Los Angeles, 2009
Professional Interests: Children, Youth, and Families; Chemical Dependency; Medical Social Work; Mental Health; Brief Treatment; Community Health
Past-time Activities: Listening to music, having pets, watching movies, and dancing.
Julio Fregoso
Degree Program: M.S.
Graduate Institution: California State University, Long Beach
Specialization: Counseling with an Option in Student Development in Higher EducationUndergraduate Degree: B.A., Sociology, Minor in International Migration Studies, University of California, San Diego, 2012
Professional Interests: Programs assisting students who are underprepared academically in the community college system and providing the holistic support with my fellow colleagues to our diverse student population within higher education.
Past-time Activities: Surrounding myself with peers and family, watching movies, baseball, and taking power-naps.
Nancy K. Trinh
Degree Program: M.A.
Graduate Institution: California State University, Long Beach
Specialization: Social WorkUndergraduate Degree: B.A., Social Work, California State University, Los Angeles, 2008
Professional Interests: Children, Youth, and Families (CYF); Community Mental Health within the Asian American community; Substance Abuse Prevention; Suicide Prevention; Public Child Welfare; School Social Work; Probation; Mentoring
Past-time Activities: Arts & Crafts; Volunteering at community events and community projects
Crystal M. Vartanian
Degree Program: M.A.
Graduate Institution: California State University, Long Beach
Specialization: Marriage and Family TherapyUndergraduate Degree: B.A., Psychology, Minor in Business Management and Philosophy, University of San Diego, 2012
Professional Interest: To own a private practice working with couples, individuals, and family dynamics.
Past-time Activities: I love being active by doing outdoor activities and playing sports, especially soccer. I go to Disneyland every chance I get; my favorite rides are Indiana Jones Adventure, Matterhorn, and Space Mountain. I have to eat ice cream at least once a day and I love watching movies with my family.
