Brooke Boeding

Brooke Boeding is a counselor in higher education with nearly 30 years of experience across K-12 and community college settings. Her career path began with teaching preschool before shifting to counseling, including work at her former high school and later at institutions such as Gavilan College and Merced College. As dean of student services at Merced College, she led the development of success teams and an early alert system that boosted student success rates by 27% in the first semester and 62% after one year. She recently stepped down from administration to return to direct student counseling at a new college in Yuba City, California, prioritizing work-life balance and student-focused decision making. Brooke earned her master's degree in counseling from Fresno State in 2003 and her doctorate in educational leadership from CSU Stanislaus in 2017. She is currently pursuing an MFT degree through National University to support a future private practice. Her professional affiliations include the American Counselors Association, and she has supported initiatives such as Wounded Warriors and Special Olympics. She attributes her success to early training in martial arts for focus and dedication, along with the support of women colleagues who share her values. Brooke emphasizes integrity in all decisions, always prioritizing what is best for students over politics or popularity.