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Meet Your Mentor

LaRon Armstead

Mentoring and Life Skills Counseling | Personal Development

Background

A trusted guide for the journey ahead

A trusted guide for growth and transformation

LaRon Armstead specializes in mentorship, life skills coaching, and personal development, helping students and adults overcome obstacles, build confidence, and create meaningful pathways toward success. With more than a decade of experience in counseling, education, and mentorship, he brings both professional expertise and real-world perspective to every individual he serves.

Since beginning his career in education and counseling, LaRon has worked extensively with students, underserved populations, and justice-impacted individuals, helping them navigate academic, personal, and professional challenges. As a community college counselor, educator, and mentor, he has dedicated his work to empowering others through accountability, resilience, and personal growth.

LaRon earned his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Loyola Marymount University, where he attended on an athletic scholarship. He later completed a Master’s degree in Counseling, strengthening his ability to guide individuals through life’s most important decisions and transitions.

His areas of expertise include leadership development, life skills coaching, career readiness, personal accountability, confidence building, goal achievement, and personal transformation. Whether someone is preparing for college, entering the workforce, overcoming setbacks, or pursuing a new direction, LaRon helps them develop practical strategies for success.

As an author, entrepreneur, speaker, and life coach, LaRon combines professional knowledge with lived experience to help individuals transform obstacles into opportunities. His mission is to empower people to discover purpose, build resilience, and create a future defined by growth, achievement, and impact.

Areas of Expertise

Specialized support across every decision

Student Mentoring

Career Development

Leadership Development

Professional Communication

Goal Setting

Interview Preparation

Personal Branding

Student Success Coaching

LaRon's Philosophy

Success begins with clarity, confidence, and intentional action.

Every student has strengths worth developing and opportunities worth pursuing.

Meet the rest of the team

Cory Rikard

Career and Academic Counseling

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