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I’m Anastasia, a counselor in the Latino Services Network focusing on students majoring in Environmental Sciences & Studies and Sustainability (as well as Project Survive, and Women's & Gender Studies). I am also the counselor for the departments of Biological Science and Earth Sciences. My counseling work at ¾«Ñ¡AV (since 2002) is an expression of my commitment to social justice, and I’m passionate about connecting my students with the resources necessary to help you  achieve your goals.  

I practice academic counseling from a holistic and trauma-informed perspective, which means that I check in about and try to connect you with resources (if needed) about: 

• Your living situation (safe & stable?) 
• Who in your household is working 
• Whether you have enough to eat 
• Your immigration status & safety 
• Whether you need a laptop or access to WiFi 
• Your mental health and social support
• Your physical health and stress levels 
• Your study strategies, time management, test taking & learning styles, need for tutoring 

General academic topics I can help with: 

• Researching transfer & Associate Degree requirements and making accurate, realistic education plans 
• Strategizing about how to improve GPA, including use of academic renewal 
• Preparation for competitive schools and programs 
• Recommending great courses 
• Making sure you’ve applied for financial aid and scholarships (and addressing probation issues)  
• Deconstructing math & science fears 
• Improving applications for scholarships and internships 
• Information about sustainability-related internships 

I prefer to do appointments in-person (both of us masked) or via Zoom so we can see each other’s beautiful human faces and I can share my screen so you can see what I’m discussing. I’m available Mondays (Zoom only), and Tuesdays-Thursdays (Zoom or in-person). To schedule an appointment with me, please send me an email (afiandac@ccsf.edu) with your student ID number, your preferred days/times, and whether you would like an in-person or Zoom appointment.

I have a BA in Psychology from California State University, Fullerton and an MS in Counseling from San Francisco State University. In my free time, I love to hike, run, dance, read, camp, and hang out with my teen sons.