Jacob Samples

Jacob Samples possesses extensive experience in counseling and administration within educational and nonprofit settings. Currently serving as a School Counselor at Compass Charter Schools and a Counselor at the Academy of Arts & Sciences, Jacob is well-versed in providing academic and personal/social counseling to K-8 students. Previously, Jacob completed an internship at Edison Academy of Differentiated Learning, further enhancing skills in group and one-on-one counseling. Jacob’s background also includes roles as Operations Manager for Equality California and Executive Administrator at The LGBT Community Center of the Desert, where responsibilities included grant management, fundraising, and staff support. Educational qualifications encompass a Pupil Personnel Services Credential from the University of Redlands, a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Antioch University-Los Angeles, and a Bachelor's degree from California State University, Fullerton.