Career Development Facilitator & Provider

Dr. Astro's designation as a Career Services Provider signifies a high level of expertise. This role, formerly known as a Career Development Facilitator, requires the completion of the Facilitating Career Development Training Program, which includes 120+ hours of intensive, nationally-aligned instruction. This extensive training ensures they are fully qualified to deliver comprehensive career development skills and support to individuals across all settings.

Decade of Counseling & Research

Dr. Astro leverages a decade of experience spanning counseling and advanced research. Their background includes specialized knowledge in Strategic Planning, Organizational Effectiveness, and Program Development and Management. Key expertise extends to Social Influences of Behavior, Ethics and Decision Making, and advanced skills in both Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods for effective public and human services leadership.

Career Management Fellow & ICCI Board (2014 - 2020)

Career Management Fellow (pending renewal) demonstrates a high-level commitment and advanced knowledge in the field. Furthermore, serving as a Board Member for ICCI (International Credentialing and Career Institute) reflects leadership and influence in establishing industry standards and best practices. As a trained consultant, these roles are paramount, ensuring clients receive cutting-edge, ethical, and strategically sound career guidance that is aligned with the highest professional and global industry benchmarks.

Cultural Intelligence Lecturer

Certified Cultural Intelligence Consultant, a crucial distinction for navigating today's global landscape. This certification means they are highly skilled in assessing, coaching, and training others to effectively work, lead, and communicate across diverse cultural backgrounds. As a trained consultant, this expertise is vital for improving team effectiveness, fostering inclusion, and driving business results in multicultural environments.

Certified Career Facilitator

NCDA Certified Career Facilitator, a professional designation that highlights extensive training in career development best practices. This certification ensures they are qualified to provide comprehensive support in career planning, exploration, and job search strategies. As a trained consultant, this expertise is key to providing clients with nationally recognized, ethical, and structured guidance to achieve meaningful and sustainable career goals.

Cultural Intelligence Researcher

Certified Cultural Intelligence Consultant, a crucial distinction for navigating today's global landscape. This certification means they are highly skilled in assessing, coaching, and training others to effectively work, lead, and communicate across diverse cultural backgrounds. As a trained consultant, this expertise is vital for improving team effectiveness, fostering inclusion, and driving business results in multicultural environments.

Certified Department of Labor Counselor (since 2015)

Department of Labor (DOL) Certified Counselor, a designation that signifies a deep understanding of government resources, workforce development programs, and employment regulations. This certification ensures they are highly proficient in addressing complex employment barriers and connecting individuals with relevant training and support services. As a trained consultant, this expertise is essential for providing informed, regulatory-compliant advice and maximizing a client's access to public and private employment opportunities.

Master in Business Management & PhD in Counseling

Dr. Astro's expertise is grounded in a unique academic blend: a Master's in Business Organization and a Ph.D. in Counseling. This dual foundation is critical, combining organizational strategy, leadership, and operational efficiency with deep insights into human behavior, development, and effective communication. As a trained consultant, this fusion allows for a comprehensive approach, ensuring clients receive guidance that is personally impactful, ethically sound, and strategically aligned with both individual goals and organizational realities.