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Speech pathology & Audiology White water and waves Alumna Laura (Waters) Horn (B.S. Audiology 2002; M.S. Speech Language Pathology 2005) can see the ocean from her front door. That close proximity has fueled her latest passion: surfing. Laura and Clayton Horn chose to locate their home in Crescent City to be better able to enjoy a lifestyle founded on fresh air, exercise and adventure sports. Since they met nine years ago, the couple has snorkeled in Hawaii, skied at Sugarbowl and Alpine Meadows, fished for steelhead trout, kayaked through class-five white water, biked up mountains and backpacked through wilderness—and that is the short list. “People at Sac State would probably remember me from my injuries,” says Horn. “At the start of my master’s program, I came to class with my shoulder strapped up and 11 stitches across my eyebrow.” While kayaking in the white water of the Tuolumne River, she flipped over and struck the rocks. It took her more than three hours in 90-degree heat to hike out of the deep canyon. She dislocated that same shoulder three more times before getting it surgically repaired. None of her injuries has daunted her zest for the great outdoors, however. 8 Update Spring 2007 On the cOver HHS Faculty On Wheels Many HHS faculty and staff ride bicycles to campus on a regular basis. When asked why they choose to ride two wheels instead of driving the usual four, their responses were all variations on the same themes: easier on the environment and the wallet, easier to park on campus, and healthier. Most cyclists have long histories riding, but RLS lecturer Kathy Martinez recently completed her first Century Ride, America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride, which was 100 miles around Lake Tahoe; Martinez’ RLS colleague Jennifer Piatt was also riding in that group. Both professors have been involved in the Team-In-Training Cycle Program which benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Says Martinez, who will ride with the Program again this year: “I believe that each of us CAN make a difference.” RLS professor Kath Pinch’s ten-day tour along the southern coastline of her native Australia wins the most unusual ride designation. Daryl Parker, KHS professor and a competitive cyclist since he was 15, says he had one of his best rides when he got lost in a rural area outside Quebec, after coaching a junior cycling team for an international race. Parker currently rides for the Specialized/Bicycles Plus racing club. KHS colleague Akbar Davami notes that one reason he rides is for the sheer joy of it. When asked what he would tell others, he says “Give it a chance, you’ll love it.” n She was working in the Rio Linda Unified School District almost two years ago when the opportunity arose to work for Del Norte County Unified School District in Crescent City. Says Horn, “My husband and I love the area here. Life is slower, simpler, healthier, and there are so many great outdoor activities available. And I just love working with children.” She adds that her school district has an opening for another speech pathologist and audiologist—in case one of her fellow alumni is interested. Horn credits Sacramento State for the education and support that has enabled her to work in the field she loves while living in a locale that allows her and her family to enjoy the outdoors. Laura horn Left to right: Bryan coleman- Salgado, Kathy Martinez, Jennifer Piatt, Beth Kivel and Joyce Mikal-Flynn On a PerSOnaL nOte: Laura and Clayton Horn’s daughter Kaeli Ann was born in August 2007. Laura says that when she was three months pregnant with Kaeli, she briefly kayaked a class 3 river, introducing her daughter to adventure before she was even born. n photo courtesy of laura Horn
class notes Criminal Justice 2000–present MarcO BaUtISta. B.A. Criminal Justice, Sacramento State 2000. Bautista is an investigator with the Statewide Investigative Fraud Team (SWIFT), California Contractors State License Board. With his primary focus on unlicensed construction activity and violations of both criminal and administrative law, his duties take him across Northern California, performing investigations, construction site sweeps, and undercover operations. anDrea (hOFer) SIStO. B.A. Criminal Justice, Sacramento State 2002. An investigator with the Statewide Investigative Fraud Team (SWIFT), California Contractors State License Board, Sisto investigates unlicensed construction activity and violations of both criminal and administrative law. She may be contacted at amhofer@ hotmail.com. Kinesiology and Health Science 2000–present StaceY anKer. B.S. Kinesiology/ Exercise Science, Sacramento State 2002. Anker will be graduating from San Francisco State this spring with a degree in graphic design, with emphasis on industrial design. She notes that while it is not using her kinesiology degree, it is something about which she is passionate. staceya@sfsu.edu ShaUntaY DavIS. B.S. Health Science, Sacramento State 2000. Davis is being honored as one of Sacramento’s Thirty under 30 for 2007 by the Observer Newspaper, which annually recognizes 30 young men and women under the age of 30 who exemplify accomplishment, leadership, dedication and commitment in academic settings and professional environments. JOY MarIe J. GerManeLO. B.S. Health Science/Healthcare Administration, Sacramento State 2001. Germanelo is a project manager with Johnson & Johnson ALZA Corporation. Living in Monterey, CA, she serves as public relations officer and social activities director for the Filipino-American Community Club of the Monterey Peninsula, and is an active member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and the local PMI-Monterey Bay Chapter. You can contact her at jgermanelo@ yahoo.com. 1980–1989 cherYL (Parrett) GLaISer. B.S. Health and Safety, Sacramento State 1985. Earning her certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Sutter Memorial Hospital, Glaiser took a position at Alta Bates Medical Center where she worked for 10 years. During her tenure there, she also became certified in bone density. Presently a stay-at-home mom, Glaiser says that she is applying her education to caring for one of her children who was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes. She plans to return to school to earn her advanced degree and teach. Glaiser would be happy to talk to any student interested in nuclear medicine as a career: TheGlaisers@rcn.com. Nursing 2000–present nIcK aLLen. R.N., B.S.N., Sacramento State 2004. Working in the pediatrics unit of UC Davis Medical Center for the past two years, Allen has had the opportunity to mentor students from Sac State’s nursing program. Allen hopes to someday work at the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford University Hospital. Living in downtown Sacramento, he spends his free time coaching basketball at his former grade school, St. Ignatius. He can be reached at nicksonallen@ sbcglobal.net What are you up to? if you would like to publish news about your important life changes and professional accomplishments in an upcoming HHS Update magazine, submit items to the dean’s Office at (916) 278-7255. 1990–1999 MarY MarGaret BaKer. R.N., F.N.P. M.S.N., Sacramento State 1993. Baker, former owner of Chicken- SoupPlus, currently does cosmetic procedures in addition to being an artist who works in metal sculptures. Currently living in Maui, Hawaii, she travels frequently to Sacramento. DeBra BraDY. B.S.N., Sacramento State 1990; M.S.N., Sacramento State 1996. Brady worked for Catholic Healthcare West after earning her nursing degree, eventually heading their regional bio-ethics project on end-of-life care. She began teaching part time at Sac State in 2002 and was hired full time in 2003. Her teaching focus is advanced medical surgical nursing. She is working on her doctorate through the Case Western Reserve University. 1970–1979 JUne InUzUKa. B.S.N., Sacramento State 1978. After working as a nurse for 5 years, Inuzuka earned her J.D. from the University of Maryland Law School. She worked for the Maryland Attorney General, and then did a fellowship in women’s rights in Washington, D.C. Moving to Denver, CO, she stayed home raising her three children. In 2005, she obtained her real estate license and has been involved in real estate investment and property management. Currently she is also training to work in immigration law. Her hobby is documentary filmmaking which she is studying at the Colorado Film School. She may be contacted at jinuzuka2000@yahoo.com. photo by Mary weikert KathY (StePhenS) thOMaS. R.N., P.H.N., B.S.N., Sacramento State. Moving to San Francisco recently after 12 years in Crescent City where she worked as a CA State Public Health Nurse, Thomas is expand- ing her Wellness Coach/Consultant business nationally and is passionately interested in creating a more proactive and preventative healthcare system. She invites people to contact her at www.5pillars.com/atlast. Social Work 2000–present nIna DYBa. M.S.W., Sacramento State 2006. Dyba is currently working for Sacramento County as a social worker, working locally to engage youth with mentors in their community. She also serves on the SETA Head Start Board of Directors and the Sacramento Valley Regional Care Coalition Board of Directors. Let your fellow alums know what’s going on in your life 1960–1969 aLeJanDrO GarcIa. B.A. Social Work, University of Texas at Austin 1963; M.S.W., Sacramento State 1969; Ph.D. Social Welfare Policy, Brandeis University 1980. Garcia, a Social Work professor at Syracuse University in New York, has been appointed director of the School of Social Work. He has also been selected Outstanding Teacher of the Year by the Syracuse University Alumni Association and was appointed to chair AARP’s National Policy Council, the major body responsible for creating AARP’s Policy Book. n Update Spring 2007
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