Our Team

Brina Tatz

Director of College Counseling and Testing Services

I am a Certified College Counselor and the Standardized Testing Coordinator with The College Blueprint, LLC. I received my Bachelor’s Degree from Chapman University (Go Panthers!) and my College Counseling Credential from The University of California, San Diego. I enjoy working with high school students of all ages in planning and preparing for college. The journey through high school and transition to college is such an exciting time for students, and their parents, and I love being able to help. I believe, “if you dream it, you can achieve it,” and encourage all of my students to set goals for themselves, and work toward reaching them. My favorite part of the college counseling process is watching students take what they have learned in our program and apply it in their lives as they grow and mature.

Leslie Bettino

College Counselor / Career Exploration Coordinator

As a College Counselor for The College Blueprint, LLC, I believe students and parents need the one-on-one support, guidance and encouragement we provide to ensure the students’ successful and meaningful high school and, eventually, collegiate experience. When I work with a student, I witness their growth as an individual as they accomplish goals, discover their strengths and abilities, identify the right collegiate options for themselves and, most importantly, successfully transition from high school to college. My job is very rewarding and it is a privilege working with our students and families.

I received my undergraduate degree in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Psychology from Point Loma Nazarene University and received receive my Master’s Degree in Educational Counseling and Pupil Personnel Services Credential from Azusa Pacific University. I have been married for over five years to my husband, Matt, and just recently had my first child, Jack, who is six months old and a bundle of joy.

Jose Gutierrez

College Counselor

I have been a College Counselor for over 7 years working with high school, undergraduate and graduate students. At The College Blueprint, LLC, I specialize in counseling transfer students. As a former transfer student, myself, I understand the complexities and challenges of transferring and enjoy helping students and parents navigate the process. I also work for College Summit, in Washington D.C., as Director of College Counseling and as a Research Support Associate for the César E. Chávez Research Institute at San Francisco State University. I received my Masters Degree in Counseling from San Francisco State where I was awarded the Hispanic Scholarship Fund Award.

Gwen Stacy

Standardized Testing Coordinator

This is my third year working with students at The College Blueprint. As the Standardized Testing Coordinator and Essay Specialist, I help students make sure they are on target for their SAT/ACT test and help students maximize their potential for beautiful college essays. I received my degrees, magna cum laude, from the University of California, Irvine, majoring in Cognitive Science and Anthropology with certificates in Global Studies, Economic Policy, and Horticultural Science. I plan to pursue my Graduate Degree in Natural Resources and continue to teach. I enjoy working with our students and look forward to seeing them mature into young adults as they transition from high school to college.