Kelson Pamarang (he/him) is a creator, counselor, and parent who has been with CIIS since the summer of 2022. As an Admissions Counselor, Kelson supports students on their journey and has always had a passion for serving others. In previous roles, he has developed youth into leaders and has led violence prevention workshops for students and professionals. Kelson has also been an advocate and peer counselor for sexual assault survivors and their loved ones. In the Fall of 2023, Kelson started his own journey at CIIS and enrolled in the Integrative Health Studies program. He hopes to become a certified NBC-HWC coach and specialize in helping same-sex, foster/adopt parents and parents of transracial adoptees. Kelson loves music and attends concerts and festivals with his husband and son. He also likes to create things whether is food, art, crafts, rugs, or clothes.

Education

BA in Sociology, Chapman University