Employee

Driven by a deep commitment to student well-being and holistic support, Juztino Panella (he/him/él) began his journey at Chabot College as a mental health intern and was later hired as a full-time Counselor/Instructor. Before coming to the college, Juztino taught Italian language through cooking and folkloric music, facilitated meditation and yoga groups in the San Francisco County Jail, and worked as a mental health intern in a low-fee counseling clinic. Once at Chabot, Juztino became a licensed mental health counselor and co-founded CARES Mental Health Services and Peer Guide Support Services. Currently, his work focuses on providing mental health counseling and support groups through CARES and teaching Psychology–Counseling courses. Fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, Juztino offers services in multiple languages. When he’s not at work, you might find him playing congas in the park or cooking delicious Italian food.