Our Counselors

Our counselors provide personal, career and academic counseling for students who are military veterans, reservists or dependents enrolled with the Veteran Services program at De Anza. 

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Our counselors can assist you with

  • Choosing classes to reach your academic goal, such as earning a degree or certificate or transferring to a university
  • Creating an educational plan
  • Finding resources on campus, such as tutoring or other academic assistance
  • Exploring career options
  • And more!

Drop-In Counseling Wednesdays

Drop-by the VRC to see a counselor on Wednesdays between 10AM and 4PM. No appointment needed. 

Make an Appointment!

You can use this online scheduler to speak with a Veteran Resource Counselor in person or via Zoom video.

Online Scheduler

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Manija Ansari
ISP Counselor, VRC Counselor

ansarimanija@deanza.edu

RSS Second Floor
Languages spoken: English, Farsi, German and Russian
Hobbies: History, music and international travel
Favorite quote: "Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." -- Leo Buscaglia

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Matthew Floro
Outreach counselor, VRC Counselor

floromatthew@deanza.edu

RSS Second Floor

Marianna Troy
VRC Counselor

troymarianna@deanza.edu

After 6 years of service excellence with the Veterans Resource Center, Counselor Lan Truong has transferred to De Anza's Disability Support Services.Thank you, Lan!

Veterans, dependants and military-affiliated students who are also DSS students, can still meet with Lan. Not a DSS student yet? Here's you how can apply for services.

Students who aren't eligible to see a Veterans Resource Center counselor can visit the General Counseling and Advising Center, or a counselor within their division or program. 

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