Connie Morales Guiterrez
Administrator
Rio Hondo Community College
Whittier, CA USA
“I had to learn that it was ok to not know things and ask!”
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
I went to community college and discovered I wanted to major in Anthropology.
Then I transferred to California State University Fullerton.
I was able to make important connections that would help me discover my true passions.
I became fluent in sign language and was able to help deaf students and freelanced as a translator.
Graduated from California State University Fullerton and now work at Rio Hondo Community College.
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
San Pedro High School
San Pedro High School
Career
Administrator
I currently serve as the Director / Administrator of disabled student services program (DSPS) at Rio Hondo College.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Non-Profit Organizations
Education
Helping People
Day to Day
There is no specific routine that each of my days follow. Each day at my job as administrator is always different and busy. I am content with this aspect of my job because it keeps me on my toes and adds some spice into every day. There are days with meetings and deadlines and so much more but every day is made better since I have managed to get along with my coworkers and even superiors.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
Push through and continue with their major if they know that it's what they love to do, and if it is not, that is OK too!!
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"The noise that I heard through my journey to where I am now was that my major, Anthropology, was one of the worst majors to pursue. It was said that people who pursued this major would not succeed, but I persevered. "
Challenges I Overcame
Family Stress
First-Generation College Student
Q&A
Why did you attend CSUF?
Asked by Anonymous StudentShe said that she had applied to several universities but ultimately it came down to San Francisco State and California State University, Fullerton.
