Ms. Ly earned a B.S. in Human Services from California State University, Fullerton, an M.S. in Social Welfare from UCLA, and a second M.S. in Educational Counseling with a Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential from Concordia University. She began her career as a therapist and social worker, supporting foster youth involved in child protective services. She later transitioned into education, where she found the perfect opportunity to combine her background in mental health with her passion for supporting students. Outside of work, Ms. Ly is an adventure enthusiast who enjoys skydiving, whitewater rafting, powerlifting, and traveling.

Ms. Evans earned her BA degree in Communications from Manhattan College and her M. Ed. degree in School Counseling with PPS Credential from USC. She is a La Salle alumni, Class of 2012, and is excited to be at her alma mater. Ms. Evans has served in numerous roles as an academic support instructor, instructional aid, substitute teacher, and now as our school counselor and learning specialist. To unwind, Ms. Evans enjoys taking her dog on outdoor adventures and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

Ms. Baltazar earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of California, Davis, and her Master’s degree in School Counseling with her Pupil Personnel Services Credential from California State University, San Bernardino. She brings over eight years of experience working in the school setting as a behavioral therapist, bilingual instructional assistant, general instructional aide, and high school counselor. Ms. Baltazar finds joy in nature, whether it’s relaxing at the park with her two dogs, embarking on road trips, or challenging herself with strenuous hikes.

Ms. Jimenez earned her BA degree in Psychology from Cal Poly Pomona and her Master’s in Educational Counseling with PPS Credential from Azusa Pacific University. She is a La Salle alum, Class of 2003, and is home at her alma mater. Her time at La Salle made such a huge difference and she is excited to help make a difference with current Lancers. Ms. Jimenez has over 16 years of educational experience in various roles from substitute teaching, teaching in middle school and early education, to counseling. In her spare time, Ms. Jimenez enjoys spending time with her children at Disneyland and supporting their baseball teams.

Xiangyi (Ivy) Wang earned her BA in Psychological Science from the University of California, Irvine, and her M.Ed. in Educational Counseling from the University of Southern California. She has experience in college access advising, career readiness programming, and student mental health support. Ivy previously served as a career advisor at the USC Career Center and worked at a psychological counseling center in China, where she supported adolescents and families. Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese, Ivy brings a global and inclusive perspective to her counseling work. In her free time, she enjoys dance and choreography as a creative outlet.

Ms. Kwon earned her B.A. degree in Psychology from the University of California, Irvine, and her M.S./P.P.S credential in School Counseling from Cal State University, Long Beach. Ms.Kwon has found her passion for education and has served students through her positions as a USC College Advisor, Educational Talent Search (ETS) Program Coordinator, and substitute teacher. Her favorite part of being a school counselor is getting to know her students and all of their unique life experiences. In her personal time, Ms. Kwon enjoys playing pickleball, cafe hopping to find the best matcha, going to concerts, and traveling the world.