Focus - My focus is on educational counseling. Where are you going to college? What are you going to study? How do you decide what road to take? For students, I can help you be more focused, more energized, more confident and more able to benefit fully from what college life has to offer. If you are making a career decision, I tailor my conference with you to reflect your specific aptitudes and personality and work with you to develop and chart your own special course.
Strengths - As a former University Chemistry Professor, I have a unique perspective in understanding college students' needs and can help you navigate to find your own pathway. I can interpret your results of the Highlands Ability Test in the context of choosing the right undergraduate or graduate school and ultimately a career path that can lead to happiness and fulfillment.
Experience - I have been involved in oceanographic scientific research and teaching since 1989 and in 2008 become a Certified Highlands Affiliate. This test changed my life and I would love to empower you to change yours. I enjoy working with clients who want to learn more about themselves and how to channel this incredible insight into making the right choices regarding college and career.
Education
- Ph. D. Chemistry, University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California
- Bachelor of Science (Chemistry and Spanish) Summa Cum Laude , Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar, Virginia
Professional Experience
- Certified Highlands Affiliate
- Assistant Professor, Earth Systems Science and Policy, California State Monterey Bay, Seaside, California
- Post-Doctoral Researcher, Investigating the Biogeochemical Cycling of Trace Metals in the Sea, University of California, Santa Cruz
- Center For Creative Leadership training, Leadership America Class, Raleigh Durham, NC
Clients - My clients include High School students trying to decide if going to college is right for them, or if so, which one, big or small, liberal arts or more technical? My clients include students trying to make the most of their college years, trying to figure out what to major in, what kinds of classes to take, how best to study. My clients also include post-graduate students and others who are just plain "stuck" in their lives, trying to figure out what to do with their lives.
I am available to work in person with those on the central coast of California or by phone (or Skype) with clients elsewhere.