• Ph.D., Higher Education, Indiana University
• M.A., Counseling, University of San Diego
• B.A., Psychology, University of California, Davis
• A.A., Liberal Arts, Santa Rosa Junior College

Michael has worked at Las Positas College since 2006, when he joined the counseling faculty as Transfer Center director, counselor, and instructor. As a former community college student who participated in the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program with UC Davis, he is passionate about helping community college students achieve their educational goals. 

Mike has a doctorate in Higher Education, and focused his research on student engagement outside of the classroom and its impact on transfer student success. When not working, Michael enjoys spending time with his family, sports, outdoor activities, and travel.