49er Industry Chats: Professional School Counselors: Difference Makers on a Journey to Excellence
Professional School Counselors: Difference Makers on a Journey to Excellence
![dr._roberta_alba.jpg Dr. Bobbi Alba, MA](/sites/default/files/images/dr._roberta_alba.jpg)
Dr. Bobbi Alba, Ed.D ‘14 (AKA Roberta Clarke)
Assistant Professor, Department of School Counseling and Psychology, Azusa Pacific University
Dr. Bobbi is formerly a school counselor from the Long Beach Unified School District, as well as a K-8 Lead Counselor. While serving as a middle school counselor prior to being a high school counselor, she received the Recognized ASCA (American School Counselor Association) RAMP (Recognized ASCA Model Program) Award. This same year, she was the first semi-finalist for the ASCA School Counselor of the Year. She has presented at numerous state, national and international conferences. Dr. Bobbi recently published her first book, “Seven Boxes, An Inspirational Memoir, Celebrating the Strength to Move On.” She holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership from CSULB.