About the Architect
Anne Oja brings a unique combination of business and counseling skills, and over 20 years of practical experience. In Silicon Valley she has held many management positions in high tech companies, including directing a professional services organization, doing training, and even a brief stint in sales. She has also worked in an academic environment at the University of California, and at non-profit organizations. She currently runs her own private practice in Los Altos and counsels alumni at Santa Clara University where she has also been an Adjunct Faculty member.
Anne's academic training started at Cornell University where she earned a BA in French Literature (with a minor in Chemistry). After moving to California, she attended UC Berkeley and obtained MLS and MBA degrees. She capped her education with the MA in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University that has led her into the career development field.
Anne's first serious career ambition (in 7th grade) was to become an architect. While that did not happen, it may explain her admiration for Frank Lloyd Wright, the Guggenheim Museum, and the design of this web site.