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Counselors

Mercedes Sapien
Counselor- Homeless Liaison
  • Bachelor of Arts, Social Science, California State University, Stanislaus
  • Master of Arts, Educational Counseling, University of Redlands

When we surrender when we do not fight with life when it calls upon us we are lifted and the strength to do what needs to be done finds us.
—Oriah Mountain Dreamer, The Invitation

Andrea Puente
Counselor
  • Bachelor of Arts, U.S. History and Native American History Studies, University of California, Riverside
  • Master of Education and PPS Credential, Azusa Pacific University

Always remember, your focus determines your reality.
—George Lucas

Sarai Velasquez
Counselor
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA), Spanish, Biola University, La Mirada, CA.
  • Masters of Science (MS), Counseling, Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential / Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA.

Nothing is impossible, the word itself says “I’m possible”! 

-Audrey Hepburn