Biography

Nanci has over 15 years of experience in serving diverse students and families in various educational settings such as public and private K-12 schools, nonprofits and community organizations as well as postsecondary institutions. With a deep passion for being a student and family advocate, Nanci’s professional and scholarly work focuses on the challenges that students face in navigating the K-12 school system and the impact it has on their postsecondary goals and outcomes. In addition to being a lecturer in CAD, she is also a Head School Counselor in Oakland, CA. 

Educational Background

  • M.A. Education with Pupil Personnel Services Credential, San Jose State University 
  • B.A. Ethnic Studies, Minor: Education, University of California, Berkeley