Amanda is a university & careers counselor and teacher with more than thirty years of experience across disciplines and continents. With a BA in History from the University of California at San Diego, a MS in Geography from the University of Nevada, Reno, Amanda completed her teacher training at San Francisco State University and is also certified to teach English as a Second Language (TESOL/TEFL). Amanda received her certification in College Admissions and Career Planning from the Univeristy of California, Berkeley.

Focusing on a holistic approach to nurturing each student’s self-awareness and aligning their academic pursuits with meaningful and joyous long-term career aspirations, Amanda believes every student’s journey is unique and should be approached with a personalized framework, which lends itself to creating a culture of academic excellence, character development, and global citizenship. In addition to individual counseling, she is committed to fostering an environment where students feel empowered to explore and pursue their goals by inspiring their innate curiosity, critical thinking, and resilience.   

Always a unique voice within any group, Amanda understands the fundamental importance of not only finding one’s voice but embracing it with confidence and clarity – especially in a world often overwhelmed by a chorus of conformity.