Meet the Staff

Career & Wellness Counseling Library Staff

Chris Garcia, BS

Administrative Lead

Chris Garcia joined the CAPS Career Counseling team in 2011. He received his BS from St. Mary's College of California. His role at UHS includes connecting students with career-related resources and managing personality and interest assessments. He enjoys sports, video games, and graphic art.   
Kate Zuby

Kate Zuby, MS

Career Counseling Outreach Coordinator

Kate Zuby joined the CAPS Career Counseling team in 2018. She received her Master's degree in College Student Personnel Counseling in 2017 from San Francisco State University. Her role at UHS includes working with students, alumni, and community members to provide career exploration support for individuals struggling with career indecision. 

Kate has over six years of experience working in various educational settings as an undergraduate advisor, program coordinator, and career counselor providing one-on-one assistance and resources to individuals seeking career services. 

Career & Wellness Counseling Interns

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Will Headley, MS

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Magdalia Angel-Hurtado, MA 

Magdalia Angel-Hurtado (she/they/ella) is a third-year graduate student attending the University of San Francisco and working towards her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Social Services and a minor in Chicana/o Studies from the University of California, Davis. She has a Master’s degree in Ethnic Studies with an emphasis in Raza Studies from San Francisco State University.  

She identifies as a queer Latinx/Chicanx, a mother of two, and a recovering people-pleasing perfectionist. Magdalia is a community activist who is actively involved in Latinx LGBTQ+ Bay Area organizations and is originally from the Central Valley. She is committed to social justice and addressing healing and wellness within queer communities of color. 

Magdalia is passionate about spending time with her family,  Zumba, and taking power naps. 

Clinical interests: Latinx student mental health, LGBTQIA+ support, anti-racism and cultural humility, self-esteem/body image, unconditional self-love, intersecting identities, and a strengths-based focus. 

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Kenny Purizaga, BA

Kenny Purizaga Orejuela is a second-year graduate student at San Francisco State University specializing in Clinical Mental Health with a focus on college counseling. Originating from Peru, Kenny completed his undergraduate studies in Comparative Ethnic Studies/Disability Studies at UC Berkeley. Kenny is also a proud veteran, which has further enriched his commitment to fostering inclusive environments and providing support to individuals from all walks of life. His academic and personal passions converge at the intersection of higher education and mental health, with a particular focus on the unique challenges faced by first-generation college students. Kenny strongly believes that education should serve as a means of empowerment for everyone, regardless of their background, and he also recognizes the crucial role of mental health support in ensuring students' success. 

In addition to his academic pursuits, Kenny is an advocate for cultural competency and practices that acknowledge and respect the multifaceted experiences of individuals. He is deeply committed to promoting accessibility and understanding in mental health services, with a strong belief in the importance of considering how factors such as disability, race, legal status, LGBTQ+ identities, and class intersect and impact an individual's mental health and career prospects.

Kenny is excited about the opportunities ahead to contribute to the well-being of diverse student populations, advocating for their unique needs and challenges. 
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Omali Senaratna, MS

Omali Senaratna is a fourth-year clinical doctoral trainee at The Wright Institute, PsyD program in Berkeley, CA. She identifies as a queer, first-generation, Sri Lankan- American cis-woman, and advocates heavily for the demystifying of psychology to provide better mental health access and equity to underrepresented populations. As a first-generation college graduate, Omali bears ample awareness of the unique barriers that exist in higher education and the simultaneous empowerment knowledge and community brings. Thus, she strives to support students in navigating personal and academic stressors in order to fuel self-determined success and a positive college experience. Omali completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology B.S. at UC San Diego. She holds six years of clinical experience in ABA home care, school counseling, community mental health, and hospital settings, with predominantly high trauma and diverse patient caseloads. Omali's expertise in behavioral modification, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, relational psychodynamics, trauma-informed, and culturally humble practices streamline into a passionate commitment to promoting student wellness and client-centered care.

She emphasizes multicultural, feminist, and social justice values in therapeutic spaces to honor intersectional lived realities and highlight each individual's power within the greater systems. Omali is deeply excited to cultivate safe spaces for UC Berkeley students to explore their specific needs, navigate challenges, and prioritize self-care and mental health as they continue through their academic journey.