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: Multicultrual 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
- AA Humanities & Fine Arts, Riverside Community College
- BA Women's Studies, University of California, Los Angeles
- MA Creative Writing, Western Washington University
- First-generation, Community College Graduate
Brayan Astorga
Student Services Coordinator, First Year Forward
- AA Liberal Arts, MiraCosta Community College
- BA Gender Studies, Minor in Education - University of California, Los Angeles
- Speaks Spanish
- First-generation, Community College Graudate
Deans
Freddy Ramirez
Dean of Admissions and Student Support
Wendy Stewart
Dean of Counseling and Student Development
