Meet Your Career Counselors!

To schedule an appointment with a career counselor, please contact Karl Cameron or Tina Gov directly.

Karl Cameron at kcameron@sdccd.edu

Karl Cameron, M.A., MBA

I am a career counselor with over a decade of experience in higher education, specializing in outreach, counseling, and advising. My journey began as a long-time community college counselor and career development professional. I’ve worked with diverse student populations at the San Diego College of Continuing Education.

My passion lies in helping students navigate their career and academic pathways. With expertise in general, transfer, and career counseling, I’ve also played a key role in college event programming, student development, and career assessments. My professional background spans multiple industries, including telecommunications, professional placement, account management, pharmaceuticals, and academia.

I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Economics from San Diego State University. I later completed my Master of Business Administration with an emphasis on Technology and Innovation from Walden University. Additionally, I hold a Master of Arts in Education, focusing on Counseling and Guidance, with an emphasis on College Counseling and Student Development from Point Loma Nazarene University.

In my career, I served as the president of the San Diego Education Consortium from March 2016 to September 2017. I was honored to be selected for the SDICCCA internship program in 2016, and I completed my counseling internship at San Diego City College in May 2017. As a career counselor, I began my journey with the San Diego Community College District at San Diego Miramar College. During that time, I also served as a career and general counselor at Grossmont Community College.

I am a lifelong learner and a dedicated mentor, deeply committed to inspiring others to discover their unique gifts and talents. My role in academia is to create the conditions necessary for students to succeed, and I am passionate about empowering them to achieve their goals.

I am available for students currently attending classes or those who have less than a year since their last course at San Diego College of Continuing Education.

Tina Gov at tgov@sdccd.edu

Tina Gov, M.S.

I am a career counselor with over a decade of experience in higher education, dedicated to supporting diverse student populations in their personal, career, and academic journeys. Throughout my career, I have worked at a University of California campus, a California State University, a private liberal arts institution, a private faith-based university, and currently at San Diego College of Continuing Education and MiraCosta College. My professional background spans multiple areas of student services, including Career Services, Student Disability Services, LGBTQIA+ Student Success, Judicial Affairs, the Women’s Center, and Residential Education.

My passion lies in empowering students to explore their career and academic pathways with confidence. I provide counseling in areas such as career exploration, internship and job search strategies, networking, resume and cover letter review, interview preparation, salary negotiation, and professional branding through LinkedIn. With a background in psychology and lived experience as a first-generation college student, I am especially dedicated to supporting students’ holistic well-being, understanding the importance of mental health and personal resilience in achieving success.

I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and later completed my Master of Science in College Counseling and Student Development at Azusa Pacific University.

Born to refugee parents from Cambodia, I am proud to represent my family’s journey of resilience and perseverance through my work in higher education. My personal experiences continue to inspire me to create equitable access and supportive environments for students navigating college and career pathways.

Beyond my professional life, I enjoy spending time with my two children and my dog, Yumi, who was rescued from a dog meat market in Korea. I am committed to lifelong learning, mentorship, and fostering opportunities that allow students to discover and develop their unique strengths and goals.

I am available for students currently attending classes or those who have less than a year since their last course at San Diego College of Continuing Education.