Dra. Aimee Vaquera
Counselor. Educator. Coach. Advocate.
Hello, hola, welcome!
​I'm your ConseJefa, Dra. Vaquera! As a first-generation everything, because let's be honest, that title carries on even post-graduation, I faced many of the struggles that most first-generation students face when lacking navigational capital. I saw and felt the impacts of the hidden curriculum and learned from the many mistakes I made along the way. I knew I wanted to continue my education but the process was unclear and complex to me. Regardless of the confusion I felt, I made sure to be intentional, strategic and mindful. Every journey was different and life-changing. However, I could not have done it without my support system.
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ConseJefa Consults is a direct result of my desire and passion to support first-generation students navigate advanced degree options and make informed decisions about this journey. The inspiration derived from my strong support system further informs what I know to be true about the positive impacts a strong network of people has on one's educational trajectory.
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Now I not only support students directly but I also work with institutions of higher education and non-profits that are on the same or similar mission. So, whether you are a student aspiring to continue your education or you work for students and wish to support them further, I invite you to see how we can work together!
Experience
Dra. Vaquera has over 10 years of experience in education. Her overall experience ranges from working in the law field, college counseling field, undocumented student support, student leadership training, emotional intelligence training as a certified Ei coach and consultant on topics such as: program evaluations, counseling the undocumented student community, transfer student experience and first-generation student experience. Her academic research focus is on the college student transition and how intersecting identities influence this journey.
ACADEMIC COUNSELING
Supporting students make informed decisions about their academic journey.
CONSULTING
Collaborating with institutions of higher education and non-profits in support of student success.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Leadership training for student mentors and student leaders infused with Emotional Intelligence coaching.
COUNSELOR TRAINING
Supporting the efforts of college counselors by providing comprehensive training on how to effectively support undocumented students navigate their academic journeys.
Dra. Vaquera's Philosophy
Dra. Vaquera's leadership and counseling philosophy is rooted in four major pillars: (1) shared responsibility, (2) authenticity, (3) integrity and (4) ethic of care. These foundational pillars are what guides what ConseJefa Consults is all about, ultimately emitting these core values as the forefront of how our services, communication and support is delivered.
SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
Whether we are providing a coaching or consulting service, this is a partnership and is treated as such to honor the voices, agency and expertise of all involved.
AUTHENTICITY
By leading with authenticity, you can expect realness and transparency that allows for a rich soil for trust and partnership to flourish.
INTEGRITY
Integrity is critical to cultivating a relationship of trust and to ensure the vision does not waver. It is a core value and keeps the mission true.
ETHIC OF CARE
Stemmed from philosopher and educator, Nel Nodding's and psychologist, Carol Gilligan's theory of ethic of care, we focus on providing services, guidance and support with care fixated on meeting individualized needs. The focus is that humanity and individualization is upheld above all else.
