Blanca Aguirre is the Dean of Counseling and Student Support Services at Chemeketa. She has experience in counseling, teaching, and student services. She oversees Counseling Services, Student Wellness Room, Student Resources (Basic Needs), Food Pantry, Career Services, and the Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator. In addition, Blanca acts as the lead and evaluator for the College's Academic Standing Review, per College procedure #5030. She serves in the Chemeketa's CARE Team and Threat Assessment Team at the College and co-chairs the Trauma Response Team.   

She earned a master's degree in counseling from Oregon State University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Western Oregon University.

In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with family.