Our Counseling Team
At IVA High, we believe every student deserves care, connection, & support. Our counseling team brings curiosity, compassion, & commitment to everything we do—helping students navigate challenges, set goals, & grow into the best version of themselves. We’re here for the questions, the breakthroughs, the hard days, & the big dreams. Drop in & say hi!
Marisol Marquez
School Counselor,
Outreach Team
Rooted in care & attentiveness, Ms. Marquez brings both heart & structure to her role. Her years at IVA have deepened her belief in student potential & she’s proud to help guide teens through big questions & future goals.
● Supports facilitation of our academic, college, & career counseling programs
● Former IVA Spanish teacher & longtime Long Beach community member
● Passionate about developing students’ academic & social-emotional skills & excited to help students explore their college & career goals
● Master’s in School Counseling & PPS Credential – CSU Dominguez Hills
● Bilingual in Spanish & English
Darlin Ortiz
School Counselor,
Community School
& Homeless Liaison
With warmth & wisdom, Ms. Darlin walks alongside students through both sunny & stormy days. She leads with empathy, believes in the power of progress, & finds joy in building a school community rooted in trust & equity.
● Supervises facilitation of our academic, college, & career counseling programs
● Passionate about supporting families of color & promoting student belonging
● Loves organizing events that bring our community together
● Drawn to IVA’s commitment to diversity, intellectual virtues, & safe spaces for all
● Master’s in School Counseling & PPS Credential – University of Southern California
● Bilingual in Spanish & English
Alice Oueijan
Marriage & Family Therapy
School Counseling Intern,
Marketing Clerk
Creative, compassionate, & curious, Ms. Alice supports students as they grow through life’s questions & transitions. She believes that art can be a tool for healing & that every young person has the power to shape their own story.
● Focuses on therapy-based support: social-emotional wellness, behavioral health, & self-regulation, & art-based therapy activities as a pathway to healing & expression
● Passionate about helping teens navigate identity, emotions, & growth with creativity & care
● Supervised by Summer Sanders, LMFT, PPSC, & Darlin Ortiz, PPSC
● Master’s Student, School-Based Family Counseling – CSU Los Angeles
● A.A. in Studio Art, A.A. in Psychology, Long Beach City College; B.A. in Communication Studies, B.A. in Theater Design, California Baptist University
● Bilingual in Arabic & English