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Belen Torres-Gil
Email:  btorresgil@rh.cc.ca.us
M.A. Counseling Psychology, University of California, Sant Barbara, B.A. Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara, Postgraduate work: C.S.U. Long Beach, C.S.U. Los Angeles , U.C. Berkeley

Specialty area: Academic/career planning & decision-making

As a counselor I have worked at every level of education over the past 20 years-community college for  the last 10 years.  I love the diversity of the student body at this level of education.  Although I am a generalist and feel comfortable working with any type of student, I have a special interest in working with students who are undecided about their majors and/or career goals.

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Martha De LaMora
Email:  mdelamora@rh.cc.ca.us
M.A. Education/Counseling, California State University, Dominguez Hills, B.A. Sociology, University of California, Los Angeles

Specialty areas:  Generalist, Honors program, U.C. transfers

I am a general counselor and have worked with a number of special programs including Honors, E.O.P.S, and Upward Bound.  I advise transfer students, particularly those interested in U.C.L.A  I provide desktop video-counseling and I am bilingual in English and Spanish.

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Lupe Alvarado
(on sabbatical) 
M.S. School Counseling, University LaVerne, B.A. Physical Education, California State University, Long Beach, A.A. General Education, Compton College

Specialty area: Generalist, transfer

As a counselor I view myself as a generalist who specializes in assisting students interested in the transfer process.   I have had the privilage of serving students at Rio Hondo College for the past ten years.  I look forward to helping new students reach their educational and career aspirations.  Si Se Puede!

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John Parra
Email: jparra@rh.cc.ca.us
M.S. Counseling, California State University, Fullerton, M.A. Sociology, California State University, Fullerton, B.A. Sociology, California State University, Fullerton, other: Licensed Marriage, Family & Child counselor

Specialty areas: Social Science majors, transfer programs

I look forward to working with you and helping you to identify your educational and career options.  Come in for an appointment and in 30 minutes we can begin the exciting experience of exploring your future, or e-mail me a question.  I am here to support you with answers to any immediate questions or help in dealing with personal issues.  See you soon!

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Nancy Barcellona
*On leave in Spring 1999
M.A. Counseling Psychology, Loyola Marymount University, B.A. Psychology, California State University, Northridge

Specialty areas: CalWorks; GAIN; career planning

I have been a counselor at Rio Hondo College since the Fall of 1997.  February of 1998 I was assigned the position of CalWorks counselor.  Prior to coming to Rio Hondo College, I worked at East Los Angeles College as the GAIN counselor for five years.

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Troy Olson
Email: tolson@rh.cc.ca.us
M.A. Career Counseling, Chapman University, B.A. Business, California State University, Fullerton

Specialty area: Career planning and decision-making

Assisting students with issues pertaining to career choice and development are my primary areas of expertise.  I am well versed in occupations that are available in the job market and that aid student's in achieving their personal and professional goals.

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Angie McCard
Email: amccard@rh.cc.ca.us
B.A. Physical Education, California State University, Long Beach, M.S. Counseling, National University, M.A. Education, National University

Specialty area: Athletic Advising

I have been working at Rio Hondo College for one year.  It is my job to help athletes with classes, transferring and learning to survive at college.  I believe that every athlete must learn to empower themselves to do what must be done.  It is not going to be done by anyone else.  Feel free to contact me via e-mail or at 562.692.0921 ext. 3969, FAX 562.908.3468.

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Mary Rivera
Email: mrivera@rh.cc.ca.us
M.S. Counseling, California State University, Long Beach, B.A. Psychology, California State University, Long Beach

Specialty areas: Nursing majors, health care careers

I have been working at Rio Hondo College for ten years.  I have been advising nursing students since the Fall of 1991.  I provide Nursing Information Sessions twice a month.  Contact the Counseling Department for more information.

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Henry Sauceda
Email: hsauceda@rh.cc.ca.us
M.S. Counseling, California State University, Fullerton, B.A. Ethnic Studies, California State University, Fullerton. Postgraduate work at U.C.L A. and U.C. Berkeley

Specialty areas : Generalist, Puente Program counselor, transfer

I have been a counselor here at Rio Hondo College for 20 years. I love helping students to empower themselves in pursuing their education goals. I am committed toward assisting students in deciding and planning their dream career. Make an appointment to see me and lets talk about your future.

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Nancy Maffris
Email: nmaffris@rh.cc.ca.us

M.S. Counseling, California State University, Long Beach, B.A. Sociology, University of California, Riverside

Specialty area: Generalist, transfer

I have been at Rio Hondo College for twelve years.  I am a generalist with extensive background in assisting students who are interested in transferring to universities.

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Jennifer Fernandez
Yvette Barber-Garcia
Charles McFarlin
LeRoy Sanchez

Jessica Nguyen (EOPS)
Katie O'Brien (EOPS)
Jose Rodriguez (EOPS)