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Meet
The Team

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Founder & CEO

Narda Mamou

Narda is a tri-lingual (Spanish, English, and American Sign Language), highly effective Certified Career Coach, Recruiter, Diversity Consultant, and Job Placement professional dedicated to matching talent to employers' needs. She has been successfully coaching and inspiring individuals to succeed in careers aligned with the 21st-century job market since 2005.

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COO

Mary Di Stasio Hoffman

With 30+ years of experience in the staffing/recruiting arena, Mary is well-grounded and knowledgeable. She has had the pleasure of working with many of the larger Fortune 500 companies and has learned a great deal along the way. She also enjoys managing staff and is proud to say that her teams, over the years, are known for their tenure.

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Career Counselor

Kristina Ervin

Kristina is a graduate of CSU Eastbay with a Master of Social Work for Community Mental Health and her  Baccalaureate in Psychology with a minor in Human Development.  She is currently working on hours as a clinical social worker (LCSW) as well as performing career coaching with Trends. She is a legally blind mother of 3 wonderful girls, has a guinea pig, two cats, a pet dog, and a guide dog named Gretsky. In her free time, she enjoys exercising outdoors and playing online games.

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Career Counselor

Mike Palmieri

Mike has been helping clients set

and achieve their goals for over

16 years, with a focus on listening,

guiding, and developing

self-advocacy. He's worked with

college students, adults in career transitions, and people of all ages.

Mike has a background in college

student affairs, disability services,

advising, and foster care social

work. Mike earned a Bachelor's

degree in Psychology from New

College of Florida, and a Master's

of Education plus a graduate

Career Counseling certificate from University of South Florida.

Mike's always up for discussions

about books, TV, or movies

(especially: sci-fi, fantasy, horror,

comedy), and anything related to food!

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Career Counselor

Mehrnaz Hada

Mehrnaz holds a bachelor’s degree

in Electrical Engineering and is a

lifelong learning enthusiast and

has formal training in  business development, coaching, diversity, leadership, and mentorship.

She is an experienced high-tech professional having held roles in

marketing, business development, strategy, leadership, management,

career counseling and

recruiting in Silicon Valley for

over 25 years. She is highly

enthusiastic and motivational

with clear concise communication

style. Her experience in coaching, recruiting and career guidance to

potential candidates with various backgrounds, as well as her

passion in helping others succeed

is a great asset in offering sound

advice and career path assistance.

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Career Counselor

Jackie Clark

Jackie is a recent undergraduate

with a BA degree in sociology with

an emphasis in Human Service

from Holy Names University.

Her interests are helping those

in need of support. She has

worked in community outreach

for 5+ years and sits on the

International Faith Center

Ministries board of directors

as a trustee. Her spiritual gifts

are in giving my time, talents, and treasures. She loves singing

gospel music, traveling, and

hanging out with family and friends.

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Director of Special Programs

Joel Ojeda

Joel's interest in people of different abilities, human behavior, and the thought processes, mental illnesses, and development of mental health led him to pursue a B.A. in Psychology and a Masters in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. He focuses on assisting marginalized people of color and/or people with disabilities through professional and personal development to bridge the gap of opportunities in the workforce, diversify businesses, and create tangible change in our communities. When he's not on the job, he loves hiking, spending time with his dogs and family, and staying active at the gym.

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Career Counselor

Aja Airola

For almost a decade, Aja has worked within the special populations community, both as a registered addiction specialist and an independent living skills worker. Her main passion is to help individuals overcome adversity by advocating for those who may not always be able to advocate for themselves. Being neurodivergent herself, Aja uses both compassion and empathy to ensure that individuals she works with will always be heard. Outside of her professional life, Aja spends time advocating for women's rights, raising her daughter, and writing poetry.

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Career Counselor

Casey Gaston

Casey continues to bring her vast experience and success of over 20+ years in the recruiting and staffing arena to our clients. She is dedicated to providing her knowledge and expertise to our clients to support them in their career goals and achieve success. Casey has worked with individuals with different abilities for over 15+ years and finds the work enriching. When Casey isn't helping our clients, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family.

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Career Counselor

Shoshana Beitchman

Shoshana has been working in the field of social work for six years. She has worked with individuals of all ages, from elementary school-aged children to adults. She loves using an individualized approach to get to know her clients and empower them to achieve their goals. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, and baking sweet treats.

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Career Counselor

Jodel Wolfe

Jodel is a very involved Mom of four teenagers, three of whom are neurodiverse. She holds a Bachelors degree in Psychology with an emphasis in early childhood development. Throughout her life, she has been passionate about working with individuals of all abilities. Currently, she is an advocate for neurodiversity, aiming to open minds and hearts to the beauty in our differences. Jodel has gained years of experience coaching and mentoring teens and young adults. In her free time, she enjoys traveling the world, watching movies, gaming, camping, swimming, yoga, and coastal getaways.  

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Career Counselor

Sofia Bodniza

As a dedicated Career Counselor with a background in social work and youth mentorship, Sofia brings a holistic approach to career guidance. With years of experience in supporting youth and adults in building life skills and navigating career transitions, she is committed to fostering each client’s growth. She specializes in social-emotional skills and career readiness, offering empathetic guidance rooted in practical experience. In her free time, Sofia enjoys exploring creative projects, going on hikes, and curating the best Spotify playlists for any and every mood.

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Career Counselor

Trisha Tran

Trisha is a creative career counselor with over 10 years of experience providing career development services to students, clients, and the community. She is devoted to supporting clients to reach their true academic and career potential. She has a Master’s degree in Educational Counseling and a Bachelor’s degree with double majors in Psychology and Sociology from San Jose State University.

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