Faculty
She/Her/Ella
Faculty Counselor/Coordinator
Dr. Rocío D. Hernández is a Counseling Faculty member at Ventura College and the Coordinator of the CalWORKs program. She is a first-generation Chicana/Latina professional who was born and raised in Ventura County and is deeply committed to supporting students and families in her community.
Dr. Hernández has nearly 20 years of experience in higher education and works closely with CalWORKs students to support their academic, career, and personal goals while balancing school, work, and family responsibilities. She takes a holistic, student-centered approach and is dedicated to helping students navigate college systems, build confidence, and move toward long-term success.
She is a certified Social Emotional Intelligence Coach and holds MBTI and Strong Interest Inventory (SII) certifications, which she uses to help students explore career paths, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about their future.
Dr. Hernández earned her B.A. in Chicana/o Studies and Spanish from the University of California, Santa Barbara, an M.S. in Counseling with an emphasis in College Counseling and Student Services from California State University, Northridge, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership with a focus on Higher Education Administration from the University of Southern California.