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STEM Counseling

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Are you a STEM major or interested in becoming one?

Gavilan College offers two specialized STEM counselors who will ensure the support of achieving your academic goals in your STEM field of study. 

Students who utilize our STEM counselors gain the benefit of "being in the know" and are included in email newsletters of internship opportunities, STEM workshops, and conferences and other networking opportunities.

Fall 2026 Counseling

Our two STEM counselors, Elizabeth Flores and Vania Parakati are available on campus, via Zoom, or over the phone. 

Drop-in Counseling

STEM & MESA Drop-in Counseling is available from November 2nd, 2026 - November 10th, 2026. No appointment needed during drop-in counseling hours, students can select preferred modality: via Zoom, in person or phone. To meet with a STEM Counselor via drop-in, please click on the "Join Waiting Room" button on the left side of the page. 

Join Waiting Room

Book a Counseling Appointment

To schedule an appointment, click on a counselor's name below to view appointment availability. Please be aware that STEM Counseling may not always be available to meet in person. Please check your email or phone for updates or requests to change the method of communication.

Please email counselors if you need support with drop-in counseling or making an appointment.

STEM Counselors see students based on last name

Last names A - M

    Meet with Vania Parakati - STEM Counselor
    Contact: vparakati@gavilan.edu
    Location: MA 112
      Times:

    Mondays: 8am - 2pm (virtual) 
    Tuesdays & Thursdays: 8am - 2pm (MA-112) 
Book an Appointment with Vania

Last names N - Z - STEM & MESA

    Meet with Elizabeth Flores (bilingual)  - STEM and MESA Counselor 
    Contact: eflores@gavilan.edu
    Location: MA 111
      Times: 

    Mondays: 8:30am - 4:30pm (Hollister) /6:30pm - 8pm (virtual) 
    Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays: 9am - 4pm (MA-111) 
      Fridays: 9am - 1pm (virtual) 

Book an Appointment with Elizabeth
Select modality preferred: In Person, phone, or Zoom. 
Be sure that your cell phone number is updated on your MyGav student portal in Self Service Banner.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you receive an error message or it appears that our appointments are full:

  • Log yourself out of your Gavilan account.
  • Close your browser.
  • Open a new browser.
  • Log yourself back in to your mygav account.
  • Book your appointment.

 

If you still can't book an appointment using our online link, contact Katie Anderson at kanderson@gavilan.edu or use our kiosk located in MA 115.