Meet the Staff

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Email:leeb@smccd.edu

 

LANGUAGE(S):

• English

 

BIOGRAPHY:

Dr. B joined Cañada College on July 1^st, 2020. Her career in education spans two decades of teaching and leadership in a variety of educational settings (e.g. charter school, high schools, hospital schools, group homes, home schools). She co-created a literacy program at UCLA Hospital, developed salary-point courses for faculty in the Los Angeles Unified School District, and started a nonprofit organization called Fors Humanitas in 2012 to mentor students and future educators.

Her experience in post-secondary settings include being an instructional specialist and professor at two community colleges in California – Mount San Antonio College and Oxnard College.  Most recently, she was the Director of Accessibility and Disability Services at Dominican University of California.  In addition to a doctorate in Educational Leadership and a master’s degree in Special Education, she is also studying to become a Certified Access Specialist. As a lifelong learner, she is dedicated to learning skills that will enhance her ability to play a positive role in social justice and accessibility. 

 

PCC DUTIES:

Supervises staff, advises for DRCSA, and assists with DRC Counseling duties.

Spring 2023 Work Schedule:

Out through May 1st.

• • Mondays:  7am to 3pm (virtual)
  • Tuesdays: 11am to 8pm (in person)
  • Wednesdays: 11am to 8pm (in person)
  • Thursdays: 7am to 6pm (virtual)
  • Fridays: 9am to 5pm (in person)

 

Zoom Info:

• Zoom Link: https://smccd-hipaa.zoom.us/j/96122988509?pwd=QkJCOHhoakNJWnVvWjV5c2F3ZzlRdz09
• Meeting ID: 961 2298 8509
• Passcode: 280706

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Email: martinezi@smccd.edu

 

LANGUAGE(S):

• English
• Spanish

 

BIOGRAPHY:

 

 

Spring 2023 Work Schedule:

• Monday: 8:30 am-5pm 
• Tuesday: 8:30 am-5 pm
• Wednesday: 8:30 am-5 pm
• Thursday: 8:30 am-5 pm
• Friday: 8:30 am-2:30pm

Zoom Info:

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

Email: chaconm@smccd.edu 

 

LANGUAGE(S):

• English
• Spanish

 

BIOGRAPHY:

Marcos Chacon Jr. is a Licensed and Marriage and Family Therapist. For the past 15 years, Marcos has provided mental health services to youth and families in San Mateo County and Alameda County through his work at different community-based organizations. For the past years 8 years Marcos has worked at San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services providing services to justice related youth and their families in both the community and the Youth Services Center including individual and family therapy. 

Marcos's clinical interests include trauma treatment, attachment and delivering trauma-informed and culturally respectful mental health services. Marcos is a trainer of the Neurosequential model of Therapeutics created by Dr. Bruce Perry. The Neurosequential model of therapeutics is a developmentally-informed, biologically-respectful approach to working with at-risk youth. 

Marcos obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from San Francisco State University and a Masters in Counseling from California State University East Bay.   
Marcos is looking forward to joining the personal counseling staff and being a resource to the students at Canada.

In his free time, Marcos enjoys cooking, playing piano/keyboards, drumming and attending Jazz Concerts. Marcos was born and raised in San Francisco to parents from El Salvador. Marcos speaks both English and Spanish has provided therapy in both languages. 

Spring 2023 Work Schedule:  

• Monday :10am-5pm (in-person)
• Tuesday: 10am-5pm (in-person)
• Wednesday: 9am-5pm (in-person)
• Thursday: 9am-5pm (in-person)

Zoom Info:

• Zoom Link: https://smccd-hipaa.zoom.us/j/7137657874 
• Meeting ID: 713 765 7874

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Email: decampoh@smcc.dedu

 

LANGUAGE(S):

• English

 

BIOGRAPHY:

Hedwig de Ocampo, ( She/ her/ sa kanya)

Hedwig de Ocampo is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in Expressive Art from John F. Kennedy. Hedwig then continued to procure her Pupil Personnel Services Certification at San Jose State University. For the past 20 years, Hedwig has provided mental health services to 0-5 and parents, children, youth, and youth transition to adults, adults, and families throughout California from school-based, community-based, home visits and clinics.

Hedwig’s clinical training and experiences have taught her how to embrace the importance of cultural humility, relationships, and connection. Her work with children, families, and adults who've struggled with depression, anxiety, developmental issues/challenges, transitions, losses, daily stressors, regulatory issues, sensory issues, learning differences, behavioral challenges, and special needs continues to have an openness and humility to work with many diverse populations.

 

“When we are presented with challenging transitions like work, school, relationships, parenting, identity, and loss in every phase of life. These experiences may create a feeling of stuckness, depression, anxiety, and fear. It’s not easy to manage these transitions; sometimes we need some support to regulate and relation. “

Hedwig’s therapeutic approach is eclectic from Humanistic, reflective listening, mindfulness, practical coaching, coping skills, directive, DBT, CBT, attachment, behavioral, narrative, play therapy, expressive art, and movement.

 

Hedwig is an alumnus of Canada College and is excited to join to Canada College Personal Counseling Team to assist the students in their journey.

In her free time, Hedwig enjoys spending time with her three children, husband, family, and friends, dancing, and exploring new places. Spending quality time with her elder parents she continues to practice her native culture at home

Spring 2023 Work Schedule:

• Mondays: 9:45 to 2:15 pm  and  5-7pm (in person)

• Tuesdays: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm (virtual)

• Wednesdays.  5:30 to 6:30pm (virtual)

Zoom Info:

• Zoom Link:https://smccd.zoom.us/j/6330492934
• Zoom ID:  633 049 2934