Counseling Services

Meet the Staff

Marsha Ramezane
Title: Dean of Counseling, Advising and Matriculation
Responsibilities: Manages department's programs, services and instruction
Years at CSM: Since 2004 (Since 1975 in the San Mateo County Community College District)
Education: Master's Degree, JFK University; Bachelor's Degree, University of Utah; and Associate's Degree, Cañada College
Other Interests: Reading, yoga and playing with friends and family




Gary Booker
Title: Counseling Division Assistant
Responsibilities: Managing division budgets, purchasing, class scheduling, departmental coordination, student assistance, and occasional space planning
Years at CSM: Since 2004
Education: Bachelor's Degree, English, Indiana University
Other Interests: Sinking his teeth deep into the anatomical study of nascent cryptolythic morphosis, or how vampires come into being, an array of music, wine and keeping up-to-date with astronomy and cosmos



Roger Perez-Vaughn
Title: Counseling Assistant (Bilingual Spanish)









Joyce Griswold
Title: Office Assistant ll, Counseling Services
Responsibilities: Provides information to staff, faculty and community; provides students with forms and services for matriculation support; schedules counselor appointments; and develops and maintains filing systems
Years at CSM: Since 2001
Education: Associate's Degree from College of San Mateo
Other Interests: Spending time with family, going to theme parks, taking classes and shopping



Mike Mitchell
Title: Program Services Coordinator, Transfer Services
Responsibilities: assist students in the transfer process from CSM to a four-year university (UC, CSU and Private Universities) through workshops, events, and one-on-one consultation
Years at CSM: Since 1990
Education: Bachelor's Degree, English with emphasis in Journalism, San Francisco State University and Associate's Degree from College of San Mateo
Other Interests: Enjoys running (participated in several 10K and one half marathon run), playing tennis, working out in a gym, reading, going to movies, traveling when I get the chance and teaching as a volunteer Sunday School to 4th and 5th graders


Krystal Romero
Title: Counseling Services Program Services Coordinator, Student Success
Responsibilities: Works with new students and their transition from high school to college; works closely with instructors who teach pre-transfer level courses to ensure that their students are fully aware of the programs and services here on campus to help them succeed; and meets with students who are striving to improve their grades to attain good academic standing
Years at CSM: Since 1999
Education: Bachelor's Degree, Human Development, CSU, San Luis Obispo
Other Interests: Hangs out with family and friends, watches her youngest child explore the world and has fascinating conversations with her older one, camping with her husband