Meet the Staff
Front Office Staff
Dr. DeVon Lamar Scott
DRC and PCC Director
Meetings By Appointment Only
Contact Information:
Email:scottdevon@smccd.edu
Language(s):
- English
Bio:
Throughout my 23 years in the field of special education, I have worked with a diverse range of student populations who face both academic and non-academic barriers to education, whether linguistic, systemic, or cultural in nature. I pride myself on being a strong advocate for multi-modal teaching techniques that respect each student's learning style, culture, and abilities. With a focus on cultural humility, I emphasize the importance of the intersectionality of students with disabilities and Deaf culture—an area close to my heart as a person with sensorineural hearing loss.
Initially as a middle school special education teacher, I was intentional in creating a flexible, culturally responsive, and value-based learning environment that accommodates various learning styles tailored to each student’s strengths and needs.
Upon transitioning to higher education, I focused on promoting inclusive practices and improving services for individuals with disabilities. As part of the Student Services division, including DSPS and Admissions & Records, I worked to streamline services with a culturally relevant, collaborative approach across various departments.
I hold a doctorate degree in Organizational Innovation where my dissertation topic reimagined interpreting service provisions for Deaf students in higher education. I also earned a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from San Diego State University and a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Dominguez Hills.
My passions include travelling, reading and hiking.
Spring 2025:
- Mondays:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Tuesdays: 8:00am - 6:00 pm
- Wednesdays: 8:00 am - 6:00
- Thursdays:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Fridays: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Zoom Info:
Enter Dr.Scott's zoom room here:
Meeting ID: 637 798 4289
Afsaneh Salim
Office Assistant II PCC and Health Center
Contact Information:
Email: salima@smccd.edu
Language(s):
- English
- Farsi
Spring 2025:
- Mondays: 8:45 am to 4:45 pm
- Tuesdays: 8:45 am to 4:45 pm
- Wednesdays: 8:45 am to 4:45 pm
- Thursdays: 8:45 am to 4:45 pm
- Fridays: 8:00 am to 4:00pm Remote
Zoom Info:
Meeting ID: 394 824 9621
Personal Counselors
Marcos Chacon Jr.
Personal Counselor and PCC Coordinator
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
License No. LMFT 103651
Meetings By Appointment Only
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 2025:
- Mondays: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesdays: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Wednesdays: 9:15 am - 4:45 pm
- Thursdays: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Zoom Info:
- Zoom Link: Enter Marcos Chacon's Zoom Room
- Meeting ID: 713 765 7874
Adriana Zuno
Personal Counselor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
License No. LMFT 153126
Meetings By Appointment Only
Contact Information:
Email: zunoa@smccd.edu
Language(s):
- English
- Spanish
Biography:
Hello, my name is Adriana Zuno (Registered AMFT #130561), and I am here to support you in understanding yourself better, feeling more authentic, and developing lifelong skills to replace old defense or coping mechanisms. My role is to guide you through exploring delicate and vulnerable topics at your own pace.
I aim to create a safe and accepting environment where you can process your memories and emotions, providing space for you to delve into whatever you need to address. While I will facilitate change, the power to transform lies within you.
As a therapist, my goal is to help you recognize and embrace your self-worth through your growth and experiences. Life’s challenges impact us but also contribute to our strength as we navigate through them. Taking the step to seek therapy shows your courage and commitment to personal growth.
I bring experience working with children in school settings, adolescents, and adults dealing with trauma, addiction, depression, and anxiety. My therapeutic approach is guided by cultural humility, the significance of relationships, and understanding how past experiences shape present and future behaviors. I am excited about the opportunity to work with you on this journey toward healing and self-discovery. Together, we can explore and address the issues you face, fostering your personal growth and well-being.
Spring 2025:
- Tuesdays: 10:30 am - 3:30 pm (in-person)
- Wednesdays: 10:30 am - 3:30 pm (in-person)
Zoom Info:
- Zoom Link: Enter Adriana Zuno's Zoom Room.
Hedwig de Ocampo
Personal Counselor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
License No. LMFT 46182
Meetings By Appointment Only
Contact Information:
Email: decampoh@smccd.edu
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 2025:
- Wednesday: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm (remote)
Thursday: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm (remote)
Zoom Info:
- Zoom Link: Enter Hedwigs Zoom Room
- Zoom ID: 633 049 2934
Personal Counselor Trainees
Conner Gregorio
MFT/PCC Trainee
Personal Counseling Clinical Intern
Supervised by Marcos Chacon Jr. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
License No. LMFT 103651
Meetings By Appointme Only
Contact Information:
Email: gregorioc@smccd.edu
Language(s):
- English
Biography:
Spring 2025:
- Mondays:10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Tuesdays: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Wednesdays: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Thursdays: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Zoom Info:
Zoom Link: Enter Conner Gregorio's Zoom Room.
Student Assistants
Francesca Re Fraschini
Technical Assistant for PCC & DRC
Meetings By Appointment Only
Contact information:
Email:
Language(s):
- English
- Italian
- Spanish
- French
Biography:
Hello everyone!
My name is Francesca, and I am an international student from Italy. In October 2021,
I graduated in language mediation from the University of Milan, Italy. After that,
I decided to start a new adventure here at Cañada College, where I am pursuing an
associate's in Digital Art and Animation. I am passionate about studying languages
and learning new abilities. Nice to meet you all!
Duties:
- Assist in marketing duties:
- website management
- creating flyers for events
Spring 2025:
- Mondays: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm (in-person)
- Wednesdays: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (in-person)
- Thursdays: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm (in-person)
Zoom Info:
Enter Francesca's Zoom room here.