Meet the Counselors

Jennifer Coto

Dr. Jennifer Coto, Ed.D
Dean, Counseling & Student Support Services
A.A. - Orange Coast College
B.A., Social Work - CSULB
M.A., Counseling - CSUDH
Ed.D, Educational Leadership - Argosy University
Fun Facts: In my free time, I enjoy traveling and seeking out
memorable culinary experiences.

Counseling Faculty

Leonor Aguilera

Leonor Aguilera, M.S.
Articulation Officer / General Counselor
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.

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!

Rudy Carrion

Rudy Carrion, M.A.
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.

Dr. Maria J. Chaidez, Ed.D
General 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
Fun Facts: Taking various dance classes at a local ballroom, ceramics, traveling whenever possible, and going to theater/musicals, museums, and antique stores.

Christian Chavez

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. 

Phil Crabill

Dr. 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 / Athletics 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.

Dr. 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.

Juana Galvan

Juana Galvan, M.A.
EOPS Counselor
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.

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.

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)

Nick Ho, M.S.
General / International 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.

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.

Allison Maricic, M.S.
Counselor / Coordinator, Apprenticeship
A.A., Liberal Science - Chaffey College
B.A., Communication Studies - CSUSB
M.S., College Counseling - CSUDH
Fun Facts: 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.

James Truong, M.A.
Business & Career Education Counselor
A.A., Liberal Arts - Santiago Canyon College
B.A., Communications - CSUF
M.A. Ed., School and College Counseling - University of Redlands
Fun Facts: I’m a big believer in balance—my go-to ways to reset are yoga, hiking, and strength training.

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