About us

Pathway2Career Consulting is founded by Yeraz Benlian, a higher education consultant who works closely with prospective college/university students, current undergraduate students, and continuing education students to help them achieve their goals.


With the ever-evolving changes of the higher education industry, finding the right degree program or certificate program has become a major challenge for many. We provide one-on-one personalized academic advising and college counseling to current high school, college and university students, as well as lifelong learners to help them achieve their goals. Our goal is to help students and professionals navigate through the college acceptance, transfer, and career competencies.

Our Mission

Pathway2Career Consulting is an virtual consultation service. We work with current high school, college, and university students in the transition process as well as continuing education learners who are working towards advancing their career goals.

Our Philosophy

At Pathway2Career Consulting, we believe in preparing high school students, transfer students, graduate students for successful employment and instilling life-long learning habits to assist in career advancement. We encourage our students to challenge themselves in their educational endeavors, while pursuing personal growth and development through their chosen career path. By implementing our SUCCESS values model, we help students in developing an individualized academic plan to achieve personal and professional goals. As a result, we strive to be the trusted mentors that students seek guidance from to succeed in life and explore resources that maximize their learning opportunities.

Our Values

  • Support students to fulfill their potential 
  • Understand students’ expectations and needs 
  • Challenge students in helping them accomplish mutually defined goals
  • Captivate students in the advising process by helping them pursue their passions and dreams
  • Empower students to take ownership of their own educational journey
  • Skills students need to strive for their future
  • Success for students pursuing a high level of personal and academic integrity

About
Yeraz Benlian , M.Ed.

Yeraz Benlian is the founder of Pathway2Career Consulting. She earned her B.S. in Hospitality Management at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (CPP), and M.Ed. in Postsecondary Administration & Student Affairs at University of Southern California (USC). As a passionate lifelong learner, she founded Pathway2Career Consulting because she strongly believes that the power of education can transform the lives of many individuals. With seven years of hands-on industry experience at various postsecondary institutions in Southern California, she developed exceptional service skills. Through her professional experiences she gained great depth of knowledge for cultural awareness. With this unique skill, she looks to expand its application to create a greater impact on both traditional and nontraditional college students.

Professional Affiliations

Yeraz Benlian

2029 Verdugo Blvd., Suite 728 Montrose,CA 91020
Hours: Monday-Friday (9:00 am- 6:00pm)
yeraz@pathway2careerconsulting.com
(818) 913-9919