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- Meet our Counselors
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MEET OUR COUNSELORS
Ayesha King, Director of College Counseling
Ayesha King joined Villanova in 2019 as our Director of College Counseling. Ayesha is a Southern California native, and holds a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Redlands. She is currently completing her Masters in Business Administration at California Lutheran University. Ayesha began her admission work in college, and was drawn to working with students during this pivotal moment in life. After working in law admissions for a few years, in 2014, she moved to California Lutheran University where she served as an admission counselor. Working with students from all over California and the state of Nevada, her main goal is to help students find the right fit and to support students on their path to a college degree. She also has a passion for raising awareness of all the different types of college options available to students.
Jessica Benson, Academic and Guidance Counselor
Jessica Benson joined Villanova in 2006 after working in the college admission office at Mount St. Mary's University in Los Angeles. Jessica holds a bachelor's degree in business and psychology from Mount St. Mary's as well as a master's degree in counseling and guidance from California Lutheran University. She also holds a Pupil Personnel Services credential awarded by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Jessica supports our freshman and sophomore classes, is a member of our Administrative Council, and moderates our Mentor Program for resident students.