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Home > Student Services > Welcome to Gavilan College STEM > STEM Counseling

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. 

Be sure to book an appointment with a specialized STEM counselor

  • Book an Appointment Here

How Do Appointments Work?

In general, STEM Counselors see students based on last name

Last name A - M

    Meet with Vania Parakati - STEM Counselor

Available:

  • In-Person: Tue, 8 AM - 2 PM, Wed 8 AM - 1 PM
  • Remote: Mon and Thu, 8 AM - 2 PM

Last name N - Z

    Meet with Diana Gonzalez - STEM and MESA Counselor (bilingual)

Available:

  • Remote: Mon-Thu, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
All appointments will start off via phone and move to Zoom as needed.
Be sure that your phone number is updated on your MyGav student portal in Self Service Banner.

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Hours and Location

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    Location: MA102

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  • Marla Dresch
    STEM IV Activity Director
    mdresch@gavilan.edu

  • David Argudo
    STEM IV Activity Director
    dargudo@gavilan.edu

  • Diana Gonzalez
    STEM/MESA Counselor (bilingual)
    dgonzalez@gavilan.edu

  • Vania Parakati
    STEM Counselor
    vparakati@gavilan.edu

  • Victoria Masey
    STEM Center Program Specialist
    vmasey@gavilan.edu
    408-634-9903



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5055 Santa Teresa Blvd
Gilroy, CA 95020
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