Edward Pohlert

Director of Retention Services

• A.A., Los Angeles City College
• B.S.W., California State University, Los Angeles
• M.S., San Diego State University
• A.B.D., Alliant International University

Topics

• Multi-Ethnic Identity: Understanding Self-Identity Awareness
• Culture and Leadership: How They Interact to Maximize Public Presentations
• Personal Power and Mentorship: Hand in Hand, They Come Alive
• Establishing Your College Identity
• Personal Learning Styles
• Organizational Development and Effectiveness

Background

• More than 24 years in higher education advocating success for low-income, first-generation college students
• Experience as a counselor, coordinator and administrator
• Member of the San Marcos Unified School District School Site Council
• National trainer for the Department of Education
• Past president, statewide counselors organization
• Past president, Asian Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Association
• Basketball coach for youth groups