Graduate Type: GPS
William Thomas Lim Besson
Master of Arts in Counseling, General Counseling
Hometown
SingaporeMy Greatest Supporters
My loved ones, including family, friends, CILSA staff, and every SMC faculty member I've ever worked with.
Favorite Saint Mary's Memory
Too many to pick one, mostly conversations I've had with students, staff, and faculty.
My Next Chapter
Moving my family to Australia in 2023.
Clubs and Activities
Counseling Department Graduate Student OrganizationAkoben Research Laboratory
Daniel Lopez
Master of Business Administration
Hometown
Reseda CA,My Greatest Supporters
Teresa Lopez (Mom)
Jose Salazar (Dad)
David Lopez (Brother)
Vanessa Lopez (Sister)
Bryan Morales (Brother)
Edward Lopez ( My Son)
Yvonne Dunning
Hymie Glass
Connie Urbana
Caitlin Wire
Mia Foote
Nohan Cruz
Margarete Daniels
Darryl Anderson
Dantrell Slater
Travis Kikugawa
Jenelle Benigno
Korey Pyle
Alyssa Stars Hall
Justine Curtis
Adam Cooper (Saint Mary's Men's D1 Soccer Team Coach)
Jose Salazar (Dad)
David Lopez (Brother)
Vanessa Lopez (Sister)
Bryan Morales (Brother)
Edward Lopez ( My Son)
Yvonne Dunning
Hymie Glass
Connie Urbana
Caitlin Wire
Mia Foote
Nohan Cruz
Margarete Daniels
Darryl Anderson
Dantrell Slater
Travis Kikugawa
Jenelle Benigno
Korey Pyle
Alyssa Stars Hall
Justine Curtis
Adam Cooper (Saint Mary's Men's D1 Soccer Team Coach)
Favorite Saint Mary's Memory
Becoming part of a historic run with the Men's Division 1 Soccer team by going back 2 back West Conference Champions and having an undefeated season in 2018.
My Next Chapter
Using my degree as an example that an individual that comes from a socioeconomically community can achieve anything they put their mind to. The impossible is possible if you believe in yourself and put in the work--the rest will follow.
Clubs and Activities
Director of Soccer Operations For Saint Mary's Men's Division 1 Soccer Team 2018 & 2019 SeasonsSaint Mary's Men's Club Soccer
Favorite Quote
NEVR NEVER NEVER Give Up
Maya Diane Washington
Master of Arts in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counselor
Darling Merilin Zamora
Master of Arts in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counselor
Hometown
San Francisco, CAMy Greatest Supporters
I found strength and courage in my family and friends. When the academic journey became difficult I would seek the support of my colleagues. Completing my masters degree is a great achievement of pride for my parents, siblings and children. I am grateful for my family and peers support.
Favorite Saint Mary's Memory
Building community with my cohort and instructors are some of the fondest memories made at Saint Mary's. The fellowship and the enriching conversation about current events expanded my worldview about cultural humility, social justice and being an ally in my community.
My Next Chapter
I look forward to working as an AMFT in the next months. My long term goal is becoming a licensed therapist and explore other opportunities that lead to private practice.
Clubs and Activities
Grad Students of ColorFavorite Quote
“One isn’t necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can’t be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.”
Chelsea C. Crowe
Master of Arts in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counselor
Favorite Quote
"Hope is that thing inside us that insists, despite all the evidence to the contrary, that something better awaits us if we have the courage to reach for it and to work for it and to fight for it."
Allie Kaelin
Master of Arts in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counselor
Jessica Paola Dominguez
Master of Arts in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counselor
Hometown
Napa, CaliforniaMy Greatest Supporters
My parents, you both worked your whole lives to give me and my brothers the world. Thank you for always believing in me and giving me great advice. I am forever thankful.My family for always rooting for me. My amazing boyfriend who has been very supportive of me and my education- I love you! My incredible professors at SMC and friends who supported me and never let me give up. Thank you all!
Favorite Saint Mary's Memory
My favorite SMC memory was being able to have class in person and doing a meditation before class.
My Next Chapter
I can't wait to start living life! I am very excited to be working full-time in a career that I am completely passionate about. I am excited to spend more time with loved ones, travel, and binge watch TV shows!
Clubs and Activities
Counseling Department Student of Color GroupFavorite Quote
“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.”
Anisha Dhillon Singh
Master of Arts in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counselor