Building Systems of Hope for Postsecondary Access (Webinar)

  • November 12, 2026
  • 9:00 AM
  • Zoom

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Through real-world stories, replicable strategies, and leadership insights, this webinar offers strategies for school counselors, counselor educators, and graduate students who are committed to ensuring every student—especially those historically underserved—has access to meaningful postsecondary pathways. 

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  •  Create a dynamic postsecondary college and career counseling program to support equitable outcomes for each and every student. 
  • Establish meaningful partnerships with community and educational partners. 
  • Celebrate student success in ways that foster belonging and hope. 

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

   

Priscilla A. Grijalva is a high school counselor, educational leader, and advocate with more than 20 years of experience supporting students at the middle and high school levels. Guided by a commitment to equity, access, and student success, she develops comprehensive, data-driven school counseling programs that expand postsecondary opportunities and create lasting systemic change. 

Throughout her career, Priscilla has led two schools to earn their first Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation and helped lead nationally recognized initiatives promoting college access, civic engagement, and inclusive school communities. 

She has served as an American School Counselor Association Board Director, university adjunct instructor, University of California application reader, TN Achieves mentor, high school basketball coach, and host of the educational podcast Reach Higher Riverside. She is also a sought-after presenter who has spoken at state and national conferences, including serving as a main-stage speaker at the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) Conference. 

Priscilla’s work has earned national and state recognition, including being named the 2022 National Life Changer of the Year, the 2023 California Woman of the Year, an American Counseling Association Counselors for Social Justice Ohana Award recipient, and a 2025 Bezos Scholar Educator. 
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