New Partnerships

Interested in creating a new partnership with our program for counseling interns? Learn more about the process and requirements for our site partnerships on our Internship Supervisors & Partnerships page of our website.

Student Organizations

Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society

• Our Chi Sigma Sigma chapter of Chi Sigma Iota includes students, alumni, and faculty. Our aim is to provide members with oppurtunities for counseling advocacy, professional development, community service, and research.
• Faculty Advisors: Dr. Rachael Marshall & Dr. Daniel Cisneros
• For more information follow us on instagram at @chisigmasigma_csi or contact coe-csi@csus.edu

Student Counseling Society

Want to get involved in the program? Want fun activities to create connections with all the students in the program? Want to stay up to date on events in the field? Join the Student Counseling Society!

• The Student Counseling Society (SCS) is the student-led organization dedicated to fostering strong connections between peers, creating professional development oppurtunities, and increasing engagement in the Sacramento State and larger Sacramento community. SCS works with faculty and other student leaders to offer social events, a peer mentor program, professional development workshops, and a graduation ceremony.
• Faculty Advisor: Dr. Ebony Williams
• For more information follow us on Instagram @scs.sacstatecounselored or contact coe-scs@csus.edu

Community Advisory Board

• Our Community Advisory Board (CAB) works to ensure program quality and that stakeholder needs are being met. It is made up of adjunct faculty, site supervisors, alumni, and graduate students. We have representation for all four specializations
• Faculty Coordinator: Dr. Ebony Williams
• If you are interested in joining our CAB, please email us at coe-counselored@csus.edu.

Community Advisory Board Graduate Student Representatives:

My name is Elijah and I am a first-year student in our M.S. in Counseling Program here at Sac State. My concentration is Career, but I hope to also earn my LPCC after graduation. I am a graduate from Sac State, receiving my B.A. in Psychology in 2022. While a student, I had a variety of student serving roles such as being an Instructional Assistant, Prospects Peer Mentor, and DEGREES Project Coach. I've also conducted university-wide research regarding student retention. After graduation, I landed a full-time gig at Sac State as an Outreach Coordinator. I currently facilitate community partnerships and recruit students to our university and Black Honors College. In my free time, I am a big car guy and have owned 8 cars since graduating. I frequent car meets and love to drive. I also love to box and did so up until I graduated college.

Lastly, I am a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. and am actively serving the community alongside the Sacramento Alumni Chapter. I look forward to being involved with our counseling community and serving as a member of the Community Advisory Board.

Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling Representative: Flona

Hello! My name is Flona (she/her). I am currently a graduate student in the MS in Counseling program, as part of the Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling (MCFC) concentration. I graduated from Saint Mary’s College of California with a degree in Health Science and minors in Psychology and Biology. While I initially sought out a path in medicine, I came to realize that my true passion lies in counseling and improving access to mental health services. After finishing my undergraduate studies, I spent about a year working in Human Resources while simultaneously applying for this master's program. That experience gave me insight into the importance of creating supportive environments for personal and professional growth, which further fuels my passion for counseling. I am grateful to be part of this program and excited to collaborate with the Sacramento State community through my involvement in the Community Advisory Board.

Hello! My name is Sam (she/her), and I am currently pursuing my M.S. in Counseling with a Rehabilitation Counseling concentration at Sacramento State. My academic journey began at Sacramento City College, where I earned my A.A. in Psychology and Behavioral & Social Sciences. I continued my education at Sacramento State, completing my B.A. in Sociology in May 2024. Throughout my undergraduate experience, I was actively involved as a peer mentor in Soc Circle, an organization initiated by the Sociology Faculty at Sac State. This role allowed me to support my fellow students in creating community and fostering connections both during college and beyond, highlighting the importance of social support systems in academia. With well over a decade of experience in Special Education, I have dedicated my career to providing students with academic, socio-emotional, and behavioral support in and out of the classroom. My work has reinforced my passion for multicultural and social justice competencies, as I have witnessed firsthand how systemic inequities affect intentionally underserved students' access to resources and mental health. As I continue to grow and learn throughout this program, I hope to be able to collaborate and create more connections with my fellow classmates and faculty within the MS in Counseling Program. I look forward to serving on the Community Advisory Board as your Student Representative!

Hello everyone! My name is Joe, and I am currently a first-year student in our amazing MS in Counseling Program here at Sacramento State. I completed my bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies, also at Sac State. My passion has always been working with students and through my experiences working as an Instructional Assistant, Substitute Teacher, and Intervention teacher, has helped guide me into making the decision to follow my dream to be a counselor. As a counselor in training, my concentration is in School Counseling. I am dedicated to empowering students by harnessing their strengths and guiding them in academic and social-emotional growth. My goal is to be able to provide students a safe space and environment for them to flourish. Some of my self-care routines include walking my dogs, playing basketball, and trying new places to eat. I’m thrilled to be a part of this counseling community and super excited to continue to learn and see through the different lenses of my friends, classmates, instructors, and communities!

Thank you to our Community Advisory Board Members:

Next Counselor Education Community Advisory Board Meeting is November 6, 2025

Alumni Network

Our Alumni Network has two liaisons that work with our program and the Alumni Association. This network also collaborates to organize events, fundraisers, networking, and mixers. They support the Counselor Education Scholarship and Program funds and provide an avenue for our alumni to stay in touch post-graduation. Connect with our Alumni Network!

Email: counselor-ed.alumni@csus.edu

Instagram: @sacstatecounseloralumni

Counseling Ambassadors

The Counseling Ambassadors are an arm of our program outreach and admissions processes. The ambassadors work with our MS in Counseling Program Coordinator on outreach and admissions. In addition, they facilitate the annual Information Night and help with the February Interview Day. The admission cycle is each October through January and our ambassadors hold individual advising appointments to support prospective applicants. For more information about our Counseling Ambassadors, please see our Counseling Ambassadors page.

Ambassador Faculty Advisor: Dr. Bita Rivas, MS in Counseling

Program Coordinator, b.rivas@csus.edu

Information: coe-csa@csus.edu