Local area activities give CCDA members a chance to to build a network of contacts and become better acquainted with CCDA. They also offer opportunities for personal and professional growth and to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or National Board for Certified Counselors Continuing Education Credit. Local chapters provide visibility for the state organization as a whole and attract prospective members.
Members are welcome to participate in and plan all chapter activities. Chapter participation is not restricted by location. Members can reactivate a chapter by contacting the CCDA Regional Coordinator.
Local Chapter Policies, Guidelines, and ExpectationsStarting a Chapter or Planning Events:
Use this google form to fill out information about your event therefore we can promote, track registration, provide CEUs, email membership, and push content on all CCDA Social Media platforms:
Event and Social Media Request Form
The Regional Coordinator is your point person for all chapter activity, event planning, calendaring, funding and publicizing.
Chapter Chairs are your contacts for chapter activities and events nearest you. Our deepest thanks to all of our dedicated members who have served and are serving in leadership roles throughout CCDA's network of Local Chapters.
Southern California Regional Coordinator
Northern California Regional Coordinator
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Chapter Chair | Secretary | Treasurer / Chapter Contact |
East Bay Chapter
ccdaeastbay@gmail.com
Chapter Co-Chair Deborah Sanchez | Chapter Co-Chair Anne Chan |
Please contact the Regional Coordinator to help activate Chapters in your area
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Orange County Area Chapter
| Chapter Chair 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. |
West Los Angeles Area Chapter
| Chapter Chair 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. |
San Diego Chapter
| Chapter Co-Chair 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 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 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 |
Please contact the Regional Coordinator to help activate Chapters in your area
For information on upcoming chapter activities and events, visit our events calendar.
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