Military Outreach Coordinator
Torero Connect Counselor
- M.Ed., Counseling and Development / Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling, Lamar University
Mark Brushwood is a United States Air Force veteran with a professional background dedicated to serving veterans, military-connected individuals, and their families. Before joining the University of San Diego, Mark worked with Veterans Village of San Diego, where he supported veterans experiencing housing instability and built partnerships with community organizations, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other veteran-serving agencies throughout San Diego County.
As the Military Outreach Coordinator with USD’s Epstein Family Military Center, Mark focuses on connecting with prospective and current military-connected students, strengthening relationships throughout the military and veteran community, and helping students identify resources that support their educational and personal success.
Mark earned his Master of Education in Counseling and Development with a concentration in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling from Lamar University. His background in counseling, veteran services, outreach, and his own experience as a veteran shape his commitment to helping service members, veterans, and military-connected families successfully navigate the transition to higher education and feel connected to the USD community.