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The Art of Calculated Risk: Guiding Clients Towards Confidence and Success

During my time working predominantly with low-income, first-generation Americans, one recurring theme in our sessions was the struggle my clients faced when…

April 27, 2024 · 2 min read0

A Million Miles Away (2023): A Cinematic Journey of Inspiration for Career Development

In the tapestry of my public school years, one of the key threads woven into my personal and academic development came from films that portrayed the Chicano…

February 10, 2024 · 3 min read0

The Changing Landscape of Work: A Career Counselor Explores the 'Careers are Dying' Trend on TikTok"

The "Careers are dying" trend on TikTok has sparked an important conversation around the changing landscape of work and the values of younger generations. As a…

March 27, 2023 · 2 min read0

Tools for Achieving Upward Social Mobility for Low-Income Families

Achieving upward social mobility can seem like an impossible dream for low-income families. As a first-generation college graduate, I understand the power of higher…

March 9, 2023 · 1 min read0

10 Tips for Career Alignment as a NBCC Fellow

Alina Quintana, M.S. 2022, B.A. 2016 She/Ella. 2020-2021 Master's Fellow, National Board of Certified Counselors/Association for Addiction Professionals. Current…

March 9, 2023 · 6 min read0