Elizabeth Venegas Hernández

Elizabeth Venegas Hernández is an experienced Academic School Counselor at Newark Unified School District since February 2019, managing a caseload of over 400 high school students and overseeing college connections and dual enrollment processes. With expertise in academic data tracking, student support for college applications, and facilitating workshops, Elizabeth plays a crucial role in student success and crisis intervention. Previous positions include College Counselor at KIPP San Jose Collegiate and extensive translation services within educational settings. Elizabeth holds a Master of Education in Counselor Education from the University of Southern California and dual Bachelor's degrees in Sociology and Spanish Language and Literature from Saint Mary's College of California.