Professor Homero M. Magaña, M.A., M.S., PPS is a tenure-track instructor and Fieldwork Coordinator in the Graduate Counselor Education Program at California Lutheran University, where he's pursuing his doctorate and coaching the CHESS Male Initiative supporting Hispanic male students.
Over 18 years, he has guided students at all education levels, spending 14 years at Moorpark Unified School District championing English language learners, leading the AVID program, and coordinating 504 and diversity initiatives—managing caseloads up to 1,200 students while shaping educational policies and school culture.
As Founder/CEO of Magaña Education Consulting, LLC, he empowers educators and families through signature presentations including "From El Rancho to the White House," drawing from his experience overcoming poverty as an immigrant, migrant farmworker, first-generation college student, and English Language Learner. His consulting provides comprehensive Tier 1-3 services instilling resilience, passion, and advocacy.
Homero immigrated from El Rincón De Don Pedro, Michoacán, Mexico at age 12 without English, working seven summers harvesting alongside his father before earning degrees from UC Berkeley, San Diego State (M.S. Counseling), and CSU Northridge (M.A. Educational Administration), with study abroad in Spain and Morocco.
A bilingual K-12 counselor since 2006 and consultant for California's College Access Initiative, his advocacy led him to introduce First Lady Michelle Obama at the 2014 White House College Opportunity Summit. He's addressed thousands at state and national conferences including the California Association of School Counselors.
His recognition includes Nissan's "Hispanics Who Dominate" campaign, the California SPARC Award, and "Champion of Education" Award. He lives with wife Paola, sons Diego and Milán, and golden retriever Coko.
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Professor Homero M. Magaña, M.A., M.S., PPS is a tenure-track instructor at California Lutheran University.
Immigrating from Michoacán, Mexico at age 12 without English, he worked seven summers in the fields before earning degrees from UC Berkeley, San Diego State, and CSU Northridge. With 18+ years in education—including introducing First Lady Michelle Obama at the 2014 White House College Opportunity Summit—he's a nationally recognized bilingual keynote speaker and "Champion of Education" Award recipient advocating for equity and higher education access.
Homero immigrated from Michoacán, Mexico at age twelve without knowing English, worked alongside his father in the fields for seven summers, and went on to earn degrees from UC Berkeley, San Diego State University, and CSU Northridge, with study abroad experience in Spain and Morocco.
A nationally recognized speaker, he introduced First Lady Michelle Obama at the 2014 White House College Opportunity Summit and has received honors including the "Champion of Education" Award and recognition in Nissan's "Hispanics Who Dominate" campaign. He lives with his wife Paola, their two sons, and their golden retriever Coko.
Student Assemblies & Programs
Elementary School Assemblies
Middle School Assemblies
High School Assemblies
College & University Convocations
Student Leadership Conferences
New Student Orientation
Graduation Ceremonies
AVID Program Events
College Signing Days
Educator & Staff Events
Teacher Convocations
Faculty & Staff Professional Development
Back-to-School Kickoffs
School Counselor Conferences
Administrator Leadership Training
Counselor Education Programs
District-Wide Staff Meetings
Parent & Family Events
Parent Engagement Nights
Family College & Career Workshops
Parent University Programs
Bilingual Family Events
Title I Parent Meetings
Migrant Education Family Conferences
School Counseling Events
School Counselor Association Conferences (State & National)
Counselor Professional Development
Counselor Education Graduate Programs
ASCA National Conference
CASC State Conference
College Access & Readiness Events
College Access Conferences
TRIO & Upward Bound Programs
Gear Up Events
College Application Workshops
Financial Aid & Scholarship Nights
Transfer Student Events
Cultural & Heritage Celebrations
Hispanic Heritage Month
Latino Leadership Summits
Immigrant Heritage Events
Día de los Muertos Programs
Cinco de Mayo Celebrations
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Events
DEI Professional Development
Cultural Proficiency Training
Anti-Bullying Programs
Inclusive Campus Initiatives
Equity Summits
Higher Education Events
University Convocations
Graduate Student Orientations
Hispanic Male Initiative Programs
First-Generation Student Conferences
Study Abroad Programs
Community & Nonprofit Events
Community Education Days
Nonprofit Galas & Fundraisers
Migrant Education Conferences
Workforce Development Programs
Library & Community Center Events
Mental Health & Wellness Events
Student Mental Health Conferences
Latinx Family Wellness Programs
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Training
Counselor Wellness Workshops
Conference & Association Events
California Association of Bilingual Education (CABE)
California Association of School Counselors (CASC)
National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
Supporting Immigrant & Undocumented Students Conferences
Education Equity Conferences
Office location
Los Angeles, California