Below you will find the names and email addresses of alumni who have graciously agreed to be contacted by current students with career or education questions.

Adriana Aguilar-Mares, BS in HD (1991)
hazeleyes_411@yahoo.com

Goodwill of Central Arizona - Career Advisor for CNA Program. Works for a non-profit organization that enables people from all backgrounds to find work. The concentration is to get low-income persons into the medical field beginning as Certified Nursing Assistants.

Dana (Miller) Allen , BS in HD (1998)
danaallen@hotmail.com

Currently the Program Coordinator of the Tribal STAR Program at the Research Foundation of San Diego State University. Works with the statewide child welfare system and the Tribal community to provide training for those serving Tribal foster youth.

Alyson (Carter) Allison, BS in PSY (2000)
Alyson78@charter.net

Behavior Therapist with Behavior Consultant Services in SLO County and also working on a M.A. in Special Education at Chapman College.

Luralyn Bailey, BS in PSY (2004)
lurabailey@yahoo.com

Began a masters and Ph.D. programs in Educational Psychology at the University of South Dakota in Fall 2006.

Jeanette Banakus, BS in CD (2000), Multiple Subject Credential, MS in Teaching Theories
jbanakus@yahoo.com

1st Grade Teacher at Lompoc Unified.

Melissa Bayne, BS in PSY (2003)
Mbayne@ucsc.edu

Research assistant and teaching assistant at UC Santa Cruz where pursuing a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology. Research interests include the development of self-efficacy and its mediating affects on group behavior.

Michelle Berger, BS in PSY (2000)
shellberg@hotmail.com

Full time graduate student at University of the Pacific in Speech Language Pathology.

Kristen Berry, BS in PSY (1998), M.A. in Counseling

Graduate Research Assistant at University of Nevada, Reno.

Kristen Bluhm (Lawson), BS in PSY (2001), Teaching Credential

Special Education Teacher in an intensive Day Treatment Program.

Brenna Borelli, BS in PSY (2003)
brennabird@aol.com

Currently a psychology intern therapist and neuropsychological testing officer working with the elderly at the Institute on Aging. Will obtain her Psy.D. in June 2007.

Matt Boyd, BS in PSY (2001)
mattboyd@hotmail.com

National Sales Manager
Sells and manages advertising programs with Fortune 500 companies.

Clarke Brogger, BS in PSY (1995), Masters in Divinity
cbrogger@gracefellowshipchurch.org

Pastor to Children and Young Families. Directs all ministries for families
and their children, from newborns through sixth grades at Grace Fellowship
Church. The completion of a Master's degree in theology is pending June,
2007.

Lisa Bruce, BS in PSY (1998), MA in Education, Counseling & Guidance
lbruce@calpoly.edu

Assistant Coordinator of Orientation Programs at Cal Poly Student Life & Leadership.
Works with committee of students planning and implementing Open House. In addition, assists with the Summer Advising Program, and Week of Welcome.

Natalie Bushman, BS in PSY (2005), Teaching credentials in December 2006

Kindergarden teacher at RUSD

Michelle Campbell, BS in HD (1999)
shellcampbell21@yahoo.com

Works at Campbell Union School District. Has taught for seven years in the Bay Area - Kindergarten and First Grades. Is currently taking a leave of absence to obtain a Maters in Education at Standford University. Plans to apply to doctoral programs in the future.

Katharine Campsey, BS in CD (2004),
kcampsey@scu.edu

Works at Anderson Elementary Moreland School District in San Jose, CA, as Teacher Special Day Class, Pre-K. Is currently pursuing a masters and teaching credentials in special education

Christine Alison Cirovic, BS in PSY (1999), currently in a Ph.D. program at the Institute of Cancer in London.
chrissie@gmail.com

Gene Courtner, BS in PSY (1996), MA, MSW,LCSW

Clinical Social Worker.
Provides psychotherapy. Performs discharge and planning, diagnose and treatment - Sex offender treatment program.

Andrea Crosby, BS in CD (2000), Clear Credential, Masters in Litteracy Instruction for Children.
cece1girl@aol.com

6th grade Teacher for Delano Union Elementary School District, at Almond Tree Middle School.

Missy Dannenberg, BS (1976), MA

College Instructor and Child Development Training Consortium Coordinator at Santa Rosa Junior College
Teaches community college classes and administers a grant that provides funding for students working toward a child development permit.

Fiona Day, BS in PSY (1997)
fday@gstc.org

Program and Membership Specialist at Girl Scouts.

Judy deRegt, BS in CD (1979)
JudydeRegt@aol.com

Currently involved with children affected with dyslexia and home schooling her 11 year old daughter.

Michelle Dollenmayer, BS in PSY (2005)
Michelle-Dollenmayer@Pepperdine.edu

Currently pursuing a M.A. in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University. Will graduate in May 2007 and plans to purse a Ph.D.

Amy Stuckey Donner, BS in PSY (1996), Social Welfare, UCLA

Social Worker.
Is a social worker in a medical setting. Provides social services to patients and families on the Maternal & Child Health units, including crisis intervention, bereavement counseling, advocacy and resource referral.

Michelle Doucette, BS in PSY (1998), MSW

Director, North City Project for Harmonium, Inc.

Jo Ann M. Dougherty, BS in PSY (2000), MS in Psychology
jmdmFT@SURFARI.net

Social Worker for San Luis Obispo County.

Allison Evans, BS (1997), MA
aevans@csub.edu

Full-time entitled lecturer at CSU, Bakersfield
Teaches 8 different upper division psychology courses since Fall 1999. Advises and counsels students. Is currently working on her dissertation.

Patricia Fernandez, BS in PSY (1997), MS in Psychology
patricia4fer@yahoo.com

Bilingual Counselor for Santa Maria Valley Youth Family Center.

Regina Fulks, BS in PSY (1998)
RLFULKS@yahoo.com

Adams County Social Services
Case Manager with adults who have been diagnosed with emotional/mental and/or physical disabilities (including drug addictions and domestic violence victims). It is her goal to lead them to a place of self sufficiency.

Ignacio Gallardo, BS in PSY (1998), UCSB Career Services
ig_star@yahoo.com

Job Developer.

Judy Parsons Gaugh, BS in CD (1978)
jpgaugh@chartwell.org

Dean of Students, Language Teacher at Chartwell School.
Teaches language training/language arts to learning disable students. Handles student and family concerns.

Kimberly Gibson, BS in PSY (2001),
kgibson@p-i.org

Intake Coordinator for Project Independence.

Shana Goldberg, BS in PSY (1999)
shana-goldberg@hotmail.com

Application Support Manager
Provides support for meeting and event planners software, as well as training and application support.

Amy Gonta, BS in PSY (1998)
amygonta@hotmail.com

3rd grade bilingual Teacher at LAUSD.

Jill Gray, BS in PSY (2000)
jillgray@charter.net

Early Interventionist/Home Visitor.
Provides early intervention/play therapy based in-home services for babies 0-3 with developmental delays.

Jessica Hammes, BS in CD (2004)
jessicahammes@hotmail.com

Earned a teaching credential in June 2006. Currently a substitute teacher with the Marin & Sonoma County of Education. Also, working on an M.S. in Education at Dominican University of California that will be completed in May 2007.  

Briana Hansen, BS in PSY (2001), Master in Occupational Therapy

Diane Harkins, BS (1981), MSW
dharkins@unexmail.ucdavis.edu

Program Director at UC Davis Extension, Center for Excellence in Child Development
Designs and manages the continuing education programs in human services.

Paula Hausman, BS in HD (1984)
slobikegirl@hotmail.com

Substitute Teacher at San Luis Coastal Unified School District.
Substitutes at the Elementary level, K-6 grades.

James Healy, BS in PSY (2000), MS in Psychology
jhealy@calpoly.edu

Drug & Alcohol Specialist I for SLO Drug & Alcohol Services.

Suzanne Heim-Bowen, BS (1980), MS Special Education- Severely Handicapped, MS Counseling & Clinical Child Psychology, Multiple Subject Credential, Pupil Personnel Services Credential
sheim@ecis.com

School Psychologist, Contra Costa County Office of Education
Works with students who are developmentally disabled and have pervasive needs.

Summer (Lokken) and Bob Henderson, BS in HD (1988, 1991)

Oak Grove School District (Summer), City of Santa Clara (Bob) .

Rob Holaway, BS in PSY (1999), Graduate student in Clinical Psychology at Temple University.
rholaway@temple.edu

Kelly Holbrook, BS in PSY (1999), Teaching Credential
holbrookkelly@hotmail.com

Teacher at San Mateo/Foster City School District.

Natalie Holmes, BS in PSY (2005)
nataliebholmes@hotmail.com

Starting up a program in Santa Cruz County, offering an enrichment class to preschools and child care facilities, where she goes once a week and teach the preschoolers a new sport or physical activity.

Lisa Huet, BS in PSY (1998), MSW

Social Worker at Family Care Network.
Her work consists of case management, clinical and crisis intervention with families with "at risk" children.

Kathryn M. Kassis, BS in CD (2000), Multiple subject credential
ktkassis@yahoo.com

Kindergarden Teacher
Teaches 22 children 6 hours a day in San Francisco.

Nicole Keener, BS in PSY (1999), MA

Recreation Coordinator-Teen & Senior Programs
Organizes and implements programs for teens and seniors with emphasis in wellness of mind, body and spirit.

Kathleen Klein, BS in PSY (2000), MSW
kathleenklein@earthlink.net

Geriatric Case Manager at UC Davis Medical Center.

Kathleen Klein, BS in PSY (2000), MSW
kathleenklein@earthlink.net

Geriatric Case Manager at UC Davis Medical Center.

Bradley Kyker, BS in HD (1992)
bkyker@calpoly.edu

Earned an M.S. in Counseling, specializing in Student Development in Higher Education. Currently an Advising Resource Specialist at Cal Poly's College of Agriculture, Food & Environmental Sciences.  

Jennifer Lane, BS in PSY (1999), MSW

Infant Adoption Social Worker for Holy Family Services Adoption and Foster Care.

Kristen Lawon, BS in PSY (2001)

Mental Health Assistant at Stanford Home.

Melissa Levering, BS in PSY (1997), MSW
melisslev75@aol.com

Service Coordinator at Alta California Regional Center.

Emily Lindsey (Sorensen), BS in PSY (2005), Lactation education and consultant
Emily4768@aol.com

Provide breastfeeding education and consultations for families that do not qualify for government assistance. Also, chair of County Breastfeeding Coalition. Married to a Cal Poly graduate and has a 2 year old son.

Gina Lombardi, BS in PSY (1998)
glombardi@ci.antioch.ca.us

Recreation Specialist.
Plans, organizes and implements Teen and Youth programming, and coordinates special events.

Amelia Raquel Lopez, BS in PSY (1997), MA in Education
aclplopez@aol.com

4th grade Teacher at Jurupa USD.

Michelle Lozano , BS in HD (1996), MD
michlozano@yahoo.com

Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow at Stonybrook Hospital. Did a residency in adult psychiatry, and is currently in a fellowship for child psychiatry.

Laurie Kathleen MacBayne, BS in PSY (1997), MSW

Social Work Case Manager.
Provides individual, group and family therapy; utilization review, community resources, and out of home placements.

Benny Martin, BS in PSY
bmartin@antiochseattle.edu

Obtained a Ph.D. in 2004 from UC Santa Barbara. Recently completed a two-year Post-Doc at the University of Washington in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Currently, has a core faculty position at Antioch University and is starting a private clinical practice.   Also a member of the department's Advisory Board.

Shannon McGovern (Hames), BS in CD (2001)
shanyqueen@yahoo.com

Currently a preschool teacher with Robin's Rugrats.   Also is running a countywide support group for Type 1 diabetics and is working to restart the Children's Diabetes Network in SLO County.

Jennifer McGrath Lane, BS in PSY (1999), MSW

Birth Parent Social Worker.
Provides adoption planning.

Kimberly McFadden, BS in PSY (2000), Education Specialist Credential, Mild to Moderate, MA Special Education
good_karma75@yahoo.com

Currently working as a Behavioral Consultant in the San Francisco Bay Area

Pamela Meyer (Styles) , BS in CD (1989), MS in Psychology
Pam4@ci.berleley.ca.us

Senior Health Specialist with the Social Services & Public Health Department for the City of Berkeley. Works with children and adults with tuberculosis, oral health problems and on bioterrorism preparedness.

Matthew J. Mimiaga, BS in PSY (2001), MPH, Boston University
mmimiaga@fenwayhealth.org

Senior Research Associate.
Assists in the design and implementation of effective data flow systems. Coordinates the Medication Adherence Study. Coordinates the MSM Chart Review Study. Coordinates the MSM Project Partner CFAR. Proposed, drafted and coordinates an ancillary study to HIVNET 015. Assists with the coordination of the HIV Depression Study. Conducts ongoing pre and post-test HIV counseling and education. Arranges, coordinates and oversees intake appointments with new clients; assesses and documents eligibility and participation status of candidates; arranges follow-up appointments.

Carey Moyles, BS in PSY (1998)
careymoyles@yahoo.com

High school Math Teacher at Bellamine College Prep.

Janet Murphy (Revtyak), BS (1984), MA, K-8 Teaching Credential
jmurphy@calpoly.edu

Part-time Lecturer at Cal Poly
Teaches infant and toddler development class and shares lab preschool position.

Janet Neilson (Womack), BS (1988)
janetandjim@sbcglobal.net

Had been Director of the Village Children's Center in Los Osos for nine years. Has stepped down to be the Toddler Teacher in order to pursue other aspects of the field.

Jodi Nerell, BS

Case Worker at Xanthos, Inc.

Jocelyn Odle, BS in CD (2000)
jocelynodle@hotmail.com

Program Assistant Researcher.
Coordinates civic education program for District of Columbia public and private schools. Assists director of government relations.

Lorraine Pacholski (Stewart), BS in PSY (1999), BSW, PHW, MSA-HCM
ldesantiago@sbcglobal.net

Works for the California Department of Corrections as an RN - Clinical Coordinator/Staff Department.

Teresa Pardini, BS in PSY (1997), MS, pursuing a Ph.D.
teresapardini@yahoo.com

MFT, school Counselor for Santa Maria Valley Youth & Family.

Juliana Parker, BS in PSY (1996), M.S. in Counseling
juliana_ekedal@hotmail.com

Counselor at Santa Monica College.

Kris Peterson, BS in PSY (1997), MS in Clinical Psychology
kriscott@mail.com

School Counselor Intern at Franklin-McKinley School District.
To complete her pre-degree hours for her master's degree, she is working 2 days a week counseling children with issues such as depression, ADHD, behavior problems, etc.

Zheila Pouraghabagher, BS in PSY (2000), MA

Associate Professor at Allan Hancock College.

Jamie Radley, BS in CD (2002)
JJoompa@aol.com

Floater Master Teacher with the Alameda Head Start Program.

Jennifer Rose, BS in PSY (1997), Pre-Med Post Bac Program, UCSF
jennifer.rose@med.va.gov

Clinical Research Coordinator.
Coordinates clinical trial research on liver disease and women's health issues and more recently the field of weight loss surgery and the hormones of obesity.

Erin Ross, BS in PSY (1998)

Human Resources Manager.

Melanie Bechmann Samples , BS in PSY (1998), MA
mela7sb@yahoo.com

Went on to earn an M.A. in psychology from Azusa Pacific Univesity. Works for Oxnard Union High School Disctrict as a School Psychologist. After getting married in April 2002 with Adam Samples, she had a daughter, Rihanna, in July 2007.

Karen Louise Scheiner, BS in PSY/Nutrition (2001)
KarenLouise75@yahoo.com

Went on to earn an M.A. after completing a double major in Nutrition Science and Psychology at Cal Poly. Registered Dietician specializing in eating disorders. Currently works at the Center for Discovery and has recently started her private practice.

Jennifer Schmidt, BS in PSY (2000)

Social Worker I
Works with the mentally ill and elderly. Represents the county conservators and works with the county as well.

Brandy Schumann, BS in PSY (1997), MS, Ph.D. University of North Texas.

Assistant Director of Center for Play Therapy.
Provides child counseling, and professional resources. Plans conference production.

Celeste Scott, BS in PSY (1999)

Human Resources Generalist for Environment Occupational Risk Management (EORM).

Jose A. Segura, BS in PSY (1999), Teaching Credential
jomo411@yahoo.com

5th grade Teacher at Santa Maria/Bonita School District.

Amy Shafer, BS in CD (2005)
amy.slo@gmail.com

Planning on beginning the Multiple Subject Credential program in Winter 2007. Currently working for RRM Design Group.

Kat Slonecker, BS in PSY (1999)
kattsmeow13@yahoo.com

Sales Account Manager.

Nikki Smith, BS in PSY (1996), MA

Protective Social Worker.
Investigates and assesses referrals of child abuse and neglect. Takes children into protective custody if needed and files appropriate court papers.

Heidi Someus (Wydler), BS in HD (1997), M.A. in Clinical Counseling Psychology
hsomeuscounseling@bresnan.net

Is now a MFT in Jackson, Wyoming. Heidi and her husband Matthew have a daughter, Hanne.

Shanon Sousa (Price), BS in CD (1999)
sdsousa@hotmail.com

Teacher at Milpitas Unified School District.

Lisa Stull, BS in PSY. M.S. in Clinical Psychology (1995).
lisadawnstull@msn.com

Psychotherapist and the owner of Comprehensive Counseling Solutions in Colorado.

Traci Sturgeon, BS in PSY. (2001).
tsturgeon@hotmail.com

Sufficiency Specialist and Program Coordinator for the Housing Authority of SLO (HASLO). A case manager for HASLO's Family Self-Sufficiency Program and also coordinator of the after-school children's program for Public Housing residents.

Jamie Renée Suschnick, BS in PSY (1998), General Herbalist Certification, Kuniakati Tsulawi School of Herbal Traditions

Community Support Specialist.
Assisted individuals with disabilities. Taught basic living skills to help these individuals back to independent living and to enhance their quality of life.

Sue Tarter, BS in PSY (1996), M.S.
starter@sheridan.edu

Returned to her home town in Wyoming after living in Lake Tahoe, CA, for 17 years and graduating from Cal Poly. Works at Sheridan College as the main Career Counselor at the local college.

Nicole R. Thompson, BS in PSY (2000)
pnuttynikki@yahoo.com

Graduate student in Clinical Psychology-Psy D Program. Currently working on her doctorate degree in Psychology (as a predoctoral intern) at the University of Rochester, NY. She is looking for a postdoctoral position in her area of expertise.

Anna Trujillo, BS in PSY (2006), M.A. in Counseling/Industrial Psychology
trujillo_anna@yahoo.com

Program Manager for the National Kidney Foundation.

Melissa Udell, BS in PSY (1998)
mkmudell@hotmail.com

Received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Alliant International University, formerly known as the California School of Professional Psychology, in 2004. Completed her post-doc at a non-profit agency in Pasadena providing services specifically to a geriatric population.She has passed the first of the licensing exams (EPPP) and is studying for the California Psychology Supplemental Examination. After her first child is born and things get settled, she will shift her focus to organizational psychology as she has taken a part-time position as a marketing consultant. Also has hopes of teaching psychology at the university level.

Carrie Virtue, BS in PSY (2000)
carrievirtue@hotmail.com

Along with the past serving as a Campus Minister for Campus Crusade for Christ in Mexico City, also worked two years as a substitute teacher and part time at a church. Currently, though, is working for a non-profit organization in Orange County called Olive Crest, working to help abused and foster children as a Care Coordinator with the Wraparound program.

Amanda Werner, BS in PSY (1999)
emwerner@hotmail.com

Currently working for Templeton Unified School District as an Autism
Technician and supervisor of autism programs at Templeton Elementary School..

Carolyn (Lillo) Weyel, BS in PSY (1999) MA

Faculty, Student Life and Leadership Department at Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo.
Works as an instructor for leadership classes at Cuesta and advises their students government group.

Kim Williams, BS in PSY (1996), M.S. in Psychology

Individual and Family Therapist for Family Care Network.

Wesley Witherspoon, BS in PSY (1998)
wesleywitherspoon@hotmail.com

Volunteer for LA County DMH assisting with the implementation on Prop 63.

Carrie Witt, BS in PSY (1999), MSW

Protective Service Worker II for Child Protective Services.

Kimberly Gayle Wong, BS in PSY (2001) Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, CSU Sacramento.
kimiwong@hotmail.com

For the last 2 years, lived on Guam and taught kindergarten and 3rd grade at the Andersen Airforce Base Elementary School. Currently back in California but not working. Will be moving around frequently since her husband is a Navy Civil Engineer (also a Cal Poly grad).

Kim Wolfram, BS in PSY (2006)
kimwolfram@gmail.com

Currently a student teacher in a 5 th grade class. Will complete her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential at CSU East Bay in June 2007.