Alumni News

Alumna Spotlight: Janet Padilla

Janet Padilla, who came back for her Masters in Public Health after graduating from the Health Science program with a focus in Community Health, says she owes a significant amount of her motivation to the success stories that keep her hopeful about her field of study. "There are patients who have changed their lifestyle and cry to us and thank us for saving…

Alumna Spotlight: JoAnn Tran

When the COVID-19 outbreak hit the nation, many professionals in the medical field were faced with a challenging shift in their day-to-day duties. JoAnn Tran, graduate of both the Human Development and Health Care Administration programs at CSULB, was no exception to this phenomenon. As a Site Supervisor for Optometry and Vision Essentials by Kaiser…

Alumni Spotlight: Michael You

For Michael You, the aspects of his career that are rewarding and challenging are one and the same: it is about finding passion in helping others achieve their goals. "Life is cyclical," he said. "Being consistent with the people that you are serving specifically, in the areas of listening (being present and understanding), communication (timing and use of…

Alumna Spotlight: Lindsey Liggen

The Kinesiology program at CSULB is a rewarding experience for students in more ways than one. Meet Lindsey Liggen, a graduate of the class of 2009. Through her extra curricular activities and extensive passion and research in the field of physical therapy she has used her educational foundation at The Beach to lauch an impressive career as a…

Alumna Spotlight: Jazmine Martinez

Meet Jazmine Martinez, a recent graduate of CSULB who has completed three degrees in her academic tenure at the university. Like many students in the College of Health and Human Services, one of her core motivating forces during her time at the beach was the desire to help underserved communities and help facilitate the widespread knowledge on the…

Alumna Spotlight: Dr. Rachel Thomson

Dr. Rachel Thomson made her mark at CSULB with her many academic achievements, student leadership, and the colorful, mix-matched outfits she wore at the Rec. center.