About Us
Aspire Pathways Counseling is a comprehensive resource center offering services and resources to students seeking to attend college in California and current California students seeking to attend out-of-state colleges. Our Career, Basic Needs, LGBTQIA2S+, and Workshops resources are designed to benefit both college students and individuals from all walks of life. Our extensive library of resources and tools provides you with access to top-quality information to help you succeed.
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All the information, resources, and tools at our center are available to our students at no cost. To keep these services current and accessible, we rely on your generous donations. Your contribution allows us to continue helping students and communities. Consider making your contribution today.
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We also recognize that every academic and career journey is unique and complex. That is why we offer personalized support through counseling appointments. Our experienced counselors will guide you every step of the way to help you achieve your academic and career goals with confidence. Whether you are navigating a turning point or facing challenges, we are here to guide you and provide the support you need to find, enter, stay, and flourish on your chosen path. We are big on accessibility, which is why we keep our counseling appointments affordable for all.
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Our Lead Counselor & Founder
Luis Jr Munguia Rivera, M.S.
My counseling philosophy is inspired by my personal experiences and theoretical framework, which drives my passion for working with diverse students. As a first-generation, queer, immigrant student of color, the core of my vocation is serving diverse populations with a holistic approach, ensuring intellectual, emotional, and social growth in a fostering and safe learning environment. In my practice, I believe it is essential that counselors holistically understand the student as a whole, including their state of emotion, relationships, skills, and expectations of self, higher education, and career. This holistic approach ensures growth in a wide range of areas. ​
I frequently use Sanford's theory of Challenge and Support as a framework when helping many of my students. My approach is to recognize the unique place each student is at and actively motivate and push them towards growth while lending a helping hand along their developmental journey.
Education
Azusa Pacific University
Master of Science, College Counseling and Student Development ​
California State University, Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Concentration: Social Inequalities
Norco College
Associate of Arts, Sociology for Transfer
Associate of Arts, Communication, Media & Languages
Associate of Arts, Social & Behavioral Studies
Associate of Arts, Humanities, Philosophy & Arts ​​​​​​​​​
Certifications
Azusa Pacific University
​Strengths-Oriented Higher Education Certificate
Los Angeles Community College District
Approved to Teach Online Using Canvas
Introduction to Online Teaching & Learning in Canvas
Introduction to Teaching with Canvas
Chaffey College
Chaffey College Online Teaching Certification
Experience
Aspire Pathways Counseling
Founder & Lead Counselor
Calbright College
Workforce Career Readiness Faculty
MiraCosta College
LGBTQ+ Counselor/Instructor & Program Coordinator
Santiago Canyon College
Continuing Education Counselor
Chaffey College
Career Counselor
Counseling Instructor
Basic Needs & Dual Enrollment Success Coach
Counseling Apprentice
Rio Hondo College
Career and Re-entry
Student Success Coach
Los Angeles Habor College
Transfer Counselor Assistant
California State University,
Fullerton
Career Coach
NextGen America
Campus Organizer, Cal State Fullerton & Cal Poly Pomona