M.Ed, Managing Director, Career Development Coach

Pronouns used: They/Them

Margarita was born in Colombia. Margarita has a B.A. in Creative Writing and a Masters in Education for Counseling and Development from George Mason University.  Margarita is very active in the professional counseling field serving in national, state, and regional leadership positions.  

Margarita specializes in advocacy, social justice, multiculturalism, cross-cultural competency, inclusivity and equity.  Margarita has worked in higher education for twenty-two years in Admissions, Financial Aid, Multicultural Research and Diversity Initiatives, Curriculum Development and Creation, Counseling, Advising, and reached tenure as a Professor. Margarita has career switched and is now  working as an HR Manager with a focus, JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion), management training and employee wellness.

As a Career Coach Margarita can help you navigate challenging work situations, effectively communication with your supervisor or supervisees, process management/accessible styles and help you career switch or find your new job.  Margarita is well versed in ADA and Accommodations requests and self advocacy and the usages of different company policies.  Margarita can also help you practice intentional self care to better your work-life balance.

Individual Recognition

2021: Compadrazgo/Comadrazgo Award recognized by the Association of Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD)

2020: Diversity Award recognized by the American College Counseling Association   

Collective Recognition

2022: Chapter of the Year- Northern Virginia Counselors Association (NVCA) recognized by the Virginia Counselors Association (VCA)

2021: Small Chapter of the Year- Northern Virginia Counselors Association (NVCA) recognized by the Virginia Counselors Association               (VCA)