CUASP BOARD 2019-2020

CUASP would like to give a special thank you to Ryan Minford (@RyanRobertMinford) for taking some of the board's photos this year!

Ashley Wallace

President

My name is Ashley Wallace and I am a third-year student in the school psychology program with an emphasis in Professional Clinical Counseling. I am completing my internship hours with Los Alamitos Unified School District and I completed my practicum at Huntington Beach Union High School District. I also do alternative hours with the FAST team at The Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Within the field, I am passionate about supporting mental health as well as advocating for least restrictive environment  and inclusion practices. In my free time I enjoy yoga, hanging out with friends, going to the beach, trying new foods, and playing with my kitten, Tuna. I am honored to be serving as CUASP president and I am looking forward to a great year filled with fun and positive experiences for all students in our program!
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Lila Elmished

Vice President 

Hello all! My name is Lila Elmished and I am in my third year in the program.  I am interning at La Habra City School District at three levels: middle school, elementary school, and a preschool.  Last year, I completed my practicum at Huntington Beach Union High School District; I also completed some of my LPCC hours at my practicum site.  I am passionate about issues of culture and culturally responsible practices, as well as increasing trauma-informed care approaches in schools.  This year, my goals include continuing to broaden my knowledge in working with students with diverse needs, DIS and crisis counseling, and collaborating with teachers and administrators to promote MTSS best practices.  During my free time, I enjoy spending time with my cohort, cooking, eating out, and traveling whenever I can!  
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Grace Rose

Treasurer

My name is Grace Rose and I am a third-year student in the school psychology program. I completed my practicum in the Huntington Beach Union High School district and I am now doing my internship at Saddleback Valley Unified School District. I have chosen to pursue the LPCC license because I am passionate about providing mental health support to students in schools, as well as to individuals outside of the schools. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, as well as hot yoga, living near the Orange Circle, trying new foods and spending time with my two dogs. 
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Claudia Huerta

Secretary

Hi! My name is Claudia Huerta and I am a third-year student in the school psychology program. I am completing my internship with Ocean View School District. Within the field, I am passionate about advocating for inclusion, mindfulness-based practices, and positive behavioral supports. Outside of the program I enjoy yoga, running at the beach, hanging out with loved ones, binge watching Netflix (mostly The Office), eating yummy foods, and traveling! 
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Alex Bell

Social Chair

My name is Alex Bell and I am a 2nd-year student in the School Psychology program with an emphasis in Professional Clinical Counseling. Currently, I am completing my practicum hours at Marina High school in Huntington Beach Union High School District. Also, I work part-time as the Department Assistant Coordinator at Chapman University's Psychological and Counseling Services. In the field, I am passionate supporting all students with mental health services and about helping students who are at risk with early intervention and prevention. In my free time, I enjoy yoga, hanging out with friends, going to concerts, painting, and volunteering. I am thankful to be serving as the CUASP Social Chair and can't wait to have celebrations and gatherings this year with our cohorts!

Will McGonagill

Fundraising Coordinator

My name is Will McGonagill and I am a third-year student in the school psychology program with an LPCC emphasis.  I’m completing my internship at Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD).  My professional interests include post-secondary transition planning, supporting the social inclusion of students with disabilities, and increasing access to mental health supports for all students.  When away from work and school, I enjoy hockey, camping, and visiting friends and family on the Central Coast. 
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Princess Montemayor

Community Liaison

My name is Princess Montemayor and I am a third-year student in the School Psychology program with an emphasis in Professional Clinical Counseling. I completed my practicum at Anaheim Union High School District and am currently completing my internship hours at Bonita Unified School District. Within the field, I am passionate about promoting mental wellness in the schools and supporting students and families from different backgrounds. For the last five years, I have worked with families and children with various disabilities and look forward to being of service to them in an education setting. In my free time, I enjoy exploring new restaurants, traveling, and quality time with my loved ones and my dog, Tobi. 

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Brittani Richard 

Historian

Hello there! I'm Brittani Richard. I'm a second-year student in the school psychology program and like many, am pursuing the LPCC emphasis. You will find me in the Los Alamitos School District where I'm completing my practicum field hours as well as working part-time in their after-school programming. My professional interests include positive behavioral interventions and supports and supporting mental health in schools through trauma informed care. In my off time, I enjoy playing softball, going off-roading, doing DIY projects (and actually finishing them), and swimming. As historian, I'll be the one behind the camera documenting our activities for the year, so get your best smile, smize, or smirk ready! I'll also be providing newsletters throughout the year with useful information and updates. Looking forward to a great year! 

Christina Phabsomphou

Webpage Editor

Hi everyone! My name is Christina Phabsomphou. I am a third-year in the school psychology program with an emphasis in Professional Clinical Counseling. I am currently fulfilling my internship hours at Anaheim Union High School District. I completed my practicum at Santa Ana Unified School District and  fulfilled counseling hours through the Compass Center in  Huntington Beach Union High School District. I am passionate about providing mental health supports and services at schools, supporting diverse learners, and collaborating with educators and families. When I am not busy with school or work, I enjoy trying new foods, going to concerts, spending time with friends and family, and hanging with my two Shiba Inus. 

Gracie Gutierrez

Social Media Chair

Hello! My name is Gracie Gutierrez and I am a second-year in the School Psychology Program. I am currently doing my practicum at Adams Elementary in the Santa Ana Unified School District. Within the field, I am passionate about mindfulness, PBIS, working with lower  SES communities, and educating families and students about disabilities and mental health. During my free time, I enjoy reading, watching movies, spending time with family and friends, photography, and going on road trips.

Jasmine Romero 

First Year Representative 

​Hi! My name is Jasmine Romero and I am brand new to the program! I am so excited to learn and grow along side my amazing cohort! I currently work at Irvine Unified School District as a Behavior Interventionist and hope to continue gaining experience there throughout the program, while I can. I am most interested in mental health and preventative strategies within the field. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends or family (either relaxing at home or out at a restaurant), watching Netflix (usually Friends, even though I’ve seen the series 10+ times), and most of all hanging out with my Yorkie-Poo, Milly!

Ivette Merced

NASP Student Leader

My name is Ivette Merced and I am a third-year student in the school psychology program with an emphasis in Professional Clinical Counseling. I am currently an intern for the Garden Grove Unified School District and I completed my practicum hours at the Irvine Unified School District. Within the field I am focused on promoting access to mental health services for children and their families.  My area of specialty is the assessment of culturally and linguistically diverse learners and culturally responsive interventions. In my free time I enjoy playing tennis, riding my bike, going to the beach and spending time with friends and family. I am excited to be serving as a NASP student leader for the second year in a row and I look forward to keeping everyone up to date on the latest information coming out of NASP.  

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Sarah Bae

NASP Student Leader

My name is Sarah Bae and I am a third-year student in the school psychology program with an emphasis in professional clinical counseling. I completed my practicum at Fullerton Joint Union High School District and am currently completing my internship with Downey Unified School District. I am passionate about advocating for culturally responsive practices, providing mental health supports for students, and expanding the field of school psychology internationally. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, trying new foods, traveling, and going to the beach!