Who We Are

Mrs. Analisa Valenzuela was born and raised in Orange County, California. In addition to growing up in a family of educators, Analisa discovered her passion for serving others while leading a high school Life Group at Mariners Church in Irvine. There, she cultivated a strong commitment to supporting students and fostering their spiritual growth in Christ. She finds great joy in encouraging student development and is dedicated to integrating faith-based values into her educational practice. Serving the Pacifica community as an Academic Counselor is a role she considers both an honor and a calling.

Her academic journey began at Concordia University Irvine, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology. As a student-athlete, she played on the soccer team all four years and served as president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee during her senior year. She continued her education at Concordia, completing a Master’s Degree in School Counseling and earning a Pupil Personnel Services Credential. While in graduate school, she also gained classroom experience as a substitute teacher across all grade levels. As a member of the American School Counselor Association, Analisa actively pursues opportunities to expand her expertise in counseling practices and student support.

Mrs. Valenzuela enjoys spending her free time with her husband in their new home. Together, they find joy in leading their House Church, taking walks, traveling, relaxing by the ocean, and spending time with family and friends.

Credentials

M.A. School Counseling/PPS Credential — Concordia University Irvine
B.S. Kinesiology; Psychology Minor — Concordia University Irvine