The First Year Forward (FYF) team is here to support you! For questions regarding First Year Forward, please email fyf@miracosta.edu.
FYF Counselors
Daniela McIntosh, FYF Counselor Coordinator
- B.A. Ethnic Studies & International Studies, University of California, San Diego
- M.A. Multicultural Counseling, San Diego State University
- Spanish Native Speaker
- First-generation, Mexican Immigrant
Laura Hayek, Counselor
- B.A. Sociology, Cal State Long Beach
- M.A. Education: Multicultural Counseling, San Diego State University
- Speaks Arabic
- First-generation Graduate
Arti Dua, Counselor
- B.S. Communication, San Diego State University
- M.A. Educational Counseling, National University
- First-generation Graduate
Jamie Pemble, Counselor
- B.A. Communication, University of Washington
- M.S. Counseling, University of San Diego
- First-generation Graduate, Gates Millennium Scholar
FYF Staff
Elle Smith
Program Manager, First Year Forward
- A.A. Humanities & Fine Arts, Riverside Community College
- B.A. Women's Studies, University of California, Los Angeles
- M.A. Creative Writing, Western Washington University
- First-generation, Community College Graduate
Sara Constantinescu
Student Services Coordinator, First Year Forward
- A.S. Business Administration, Mt. San Jacinto College
- B.A. Sociology, California State University San Marcos
- M.S. Student Affairs in Higher Education, Colorado State University
- Ed.D. Educational Leadership, California State University, Fresno (in progress)
- First-generation Lao-American
- Community College Graduate
Deans
Freddy Ramirez
Dean of Admissions and Student Support
Wendy Stewart
Dean of Counseling and Student Development
