Episode 53: Finding Our People: The Power of Affinity Groups in School Counseling
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This episode features a discussion on the importance of affinity groups in school counseling, highlighting personal journeys and the support they provide to counselors.
<img class="wp-image-4691 aligncenter" src="https://videos.schoolcounselor.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ep53_social_media_1080x0180.jpg" alt="" width="376" height="376" /> In this special live episode of I Hear You Say, recorded at the 2025 Navigate and Innovate ASCA Annual Conference in Long Beach, host Qisti Gitosuputro, ASCA’s member engagement coordinator, brings together leaders from several of ASCA’s affinity groups for a heartfelt conversation about connection, community, and representation in the school counseling profession. Guests Angie Pereida, Annie Goldberg, Rebecca Edelman, Ph.D., and Brandon Gernux share their personal journeys into leadership and the vital role affinity groups play in supporting school counselors—especially those working in rural areas or navigating professional isolation. They reflect on meaningful moments within their groups, the power of finding people with shared identities and experiences, and how affinity spaces help counselors better serve their students. This inspiring discussion highlights how ASCA’s affinity groups foster belonging, cultivate leadership, and provide an essential…
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