Sacramento Chapter

Chapter Chair

Christina Rogers

Christina is a career and school counselor based in Sacramento, CA. She is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision at Oregon State University, and she hopes to be done with the dissertation process in late 2022. Christina received her MS in Career Counseling from Sacramento State in 2007 and added on the Pupil Personnel Services Credential in 2015. She has served as an adjunct instructor teaching graduate counseling courses in the school and career counseling specializations since 2012. She has served as an instructor at University of San Francisco, Brandman University, Sacramento State, and Oregon State University. Christina’s portfolio includes private practice career counselor, curriculum development, career development trainer, K-8 school counselor, and Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) clinician.

Secretary

Alina Quintana

Chapter Chair

Vanessa Rubinfeld

Vanessa currently serves as a co-chair for CCDA OC Chapter. She is an Adjunct Career Counselor and teaches  Career Development courses at Cypress College. Vanessa has also previously worked as a Career Counselor for several years at Soka University of America, Santa Monica College, and in different capacities within higher education. Vanessa received her Masters in Counseling with an emphasis in College Counseling and Student Services from California State University Northridge (CSUN) in 2012 and is currently finishing up her Post-Master's Certificate in Career Counseling from CSUN as well.  

Chapter Chair

Jessica Meshkani

Jessica Meshkani is an adjunct career counselor and faculty at Santa Monica College (SMC). She is currently pursuing the Career Education and Counseling Certificate Program at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). She holds an M.S. in Counseling, specializing in College Counseling and Student Services from CSUN, a B.A. in Sociology from UCLA, and an A.A. in Liberal Arts in Social and Behavioral Science from SMC.

Chapter Co-Chair

Karl Cameron

Karl is a community college counselor/career development professional with 10+ years of experience in higher education (outreach/counseling/advising). His focus has been and continues to be helping students navigate through career and academic pathways--Expertise in general, transfer, career counseling, college event programming, student development, and career assessments--Diversified experience in a broad range of educational settings.

Chapter Co-Chair

Jake Dodderidge

Jake Dodderidge is a counselor providing career and academic counseling services to personnel in the United States Military. His focus involves helping service members in the career development process achieve their academic and career goals. Additionally, Jake specializes in assisting military services members looking to translate their Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) into certifications valued by employers in a civilian work environment.  His expertise is in active duty and veteran counseling, career counseling, personal and professional development, transfer, DSPS, and Athletic counseling services. Prior to serving military personnel, Jake was a counseling intern at Palomar College and served as a coach and recruiting coordinator. His educational background includes a Master’s Degree in Educational Counseling and certifications in the MBTI and Strong Interest Inventory.

Chapter Co-Chair

Juanita Ledesma

Juanita Ledesma works for San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE) providing educational, academic, and career counseling services to students. She’s been a member of the NCDA for over 10 years. She has been in private practice and has taught career counseling courses. She holds a Master’s degree in Counseling from the University of San Diego