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- 1. Saturday, October 6, 2012 Student Leadership Conference Welcome SJSU Student Leaders Welcome to the 2012 Student Leadership Conference. Today’s event is organized for you to engage in various workshops and sessions that will help you enhance your individual experience with leadership and improve the organizations that you work with. The conference is the perfect opportunity to network and build connections with other campus leaders at San José State University. I hope that you gain valuable life lessons from this conference that are not only beneficial to your own organization, but also to your individual journey in becoming an established leader. For today, it is suggested that you attend all three workshop blocks in order to get the most out of your experience at this year’s conference. By the end of the experience, I hope you will gain valuable tools that you need in order to work towards your personal goals as leaders. I want you to have a meaningful and memorable experience at the Student Leadership Conference. Our mission is “to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities on topics of leadership and organizational development and to strengthen the San José State University student organization community.” Tony Robbins said, “Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give something back by becoming more.” Have fun and thank you for all that you do for the San José State University Community. Sincerely, Marques V. Mallare - Student Leadership Assistant, Student Involvement Welcome New Member Experience Attendees A very special welcome to you, the newest members of our SJSU fraternal community! We are excited that you have decided to join our time honored family, united by a common set of values. The New Member Experience is a tradition that serves to introduce you to the foundations of fraternal life and to equip you with the knowledge and connections that you need to be successful, proud, and well prepared for the experience of a lifetime. As such you will learn about the history of the fraternal movement, our common values, strategies for success as a new member, and the ability to begin bonding with the other members of your Fall 2012 class! We encourage you to make the most of this day while enjoying yourselves in the process. The best of luck on your new member journey and the warmest of welcomes to our family! Fraternally, Fraternity and Sorority Life Student Leaders & Staff Keynote Speaker René Shimada Siegel René Shimada Siegel is president and founder of High Tech Connect, a consulting firm for high-tech marketing and communications. She earned a Public Relations degree from SJSU and worked for high-tech companies in Silicon Valley before starting her company 15 years ago. René created High Tech Connect to match expert consultants with overworked corporate marketing managers -- and built a multimillion-dollar business from home while raising three children. High Tech Connect now represents more than 1000 consultants and works with clients like Cisco, Intel, Kaiser Permanente, McAfee, NetApp, Brocade, Seagate, and hundreds more throughout the country. René is also a contributing writer for Inc.com on topics relating to entrepreneurship and marketing, and has been featured in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek Japan and CNBC. Not only is she a proud Spartan, she is also the proud mother of a Spartan! Program Schedule 8:00–9:00am 9:00–9:30am 9:30–10:00am 10:15–11:00am 11:10–11:55am 12:10–12:55pm 1:00–1:30pm 1:30pm Check-In & Coffee Welcome & Conference Info Keynote Speaker Education Session Block #1 & New Member Experience Education Session Block #2 Education Session Block #3 & New Member Experience Closing Remarks Lunch & Networking Schedule Morris Dailey Auditorium Morris Dailey Auditorium Tower Lawn Morris Dailey Auditorium Tower Lawn
- 2. Connecting with Communities As a Community Based Organization, CommUniverCity has looked forward to connecting students with San Jose residents every semester for the past 6 years. When the semester is out, CUC project coordinators continue mingling with residents and want to share what works best to make a positive connection when working with communities! Elizabeth Figueroa, Project Coordinator Working Effectively in Groups: An Interactive Workshop Working in groups is a vital aspect of our personal and professional lives. In this workshop, we will discuss fac- tors that influence the quality of group work, different leadership styles when working in groups, and share best practices for future group work. Katherine Casey, Engineering Pathways to Success Coordinator Body Image 101: I Own It Body Image 101 allows college students to learn more about how society distorts natural beauty. We also dis- cuss common body image issues that men and women face. It is a very interactive presentation that allows stu- dents to find something that they love about themselves and how we can promote change on campus! Monique McClanahan, Lead Peer Health Educator for Body Image specialty P.G. Alcohol 101 To provide education on alcohol awareness and the risks and consequences related to alcohol consumption. Raelene Jimenez, Peer Health Educator- Alcohol, Tobacco, & Other Drugs Lead Specialist Identity Matters: Exploring Diversity in Organization Leadership This is an interactive workshop in which participants will explore the importance of understanding identity in regards to leadership roles. Participants will engage in introspective activities while developing an understand- ing of diversity and inclusiveness. Caz Salamanca, Assistant Director of MOSAIC A.L.I.C.E. Active Shooter Training An active shooter situations happens very quickly, and often happens before law enforcement arrives on scene. Faculty, students and staff should prepare themselves both mentally and physically for an active shooter situa- tion by attending this workshop. Yvette Phillips, Emergency Coordinator, U.P.D. Student Org Funding: How the Heck Does it Work? A look at how the online Funding Request Form works while answering any questions student organizations have about requesting funds from the Associated Students. Aaron Tsang & Leroy Madarang, Current & Former A.S. Controller; Rich Kelley, Director of Student Involvement An Action Plan to Develop Your Action Plan Being a leader is more than holding a position or role. It is being intentional about your own development and the choices you make. Participants will leave this workshop with a process to not only identify goals but also to develop realistic and specific action plans to achieve them. Jared Tuberty, Executive Director, Engineering Student Success Programs Encouraging Academic and Personal Success for Your Organization Learn tools and strategies to help your organization members better their success skills and navigate com- mon pitfalls on the road to graduation. Specifically, we will focus on new online workshops, how to spot a member that may need assistance and the wide array of support that exists on campus. Emily Bauer, Associate Director of Student Involvement K.I.S.S. Keeping It Safer & Sexier The K.I.S.S. Presentation will help students iden- tify methods to prevent unintended pregnancy. This presentation will initiate discussion on various birth control methods and correct misconceptions about birth control. By the end of this presentation, all participants will be able to indentify various contraception methods, Be able to identify the 3 Cs of Contraception and iden- tify sexual health servicesoffered by the SJSU Student Health Center. Minh-Tam Dang, Sharon Dosanjh, Karen Jarnagin, Mauricio Reyes, Jacqueline Ventura, Peer Health Educators Spotlight on Consent: Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships In order to encourage healthy dating among college students, this presentation will promote the importance of consensual agreements between partners before en- gaging in sexual activities. Additionally, characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships will be defined in order to solidify personal expectations and serve as markers for intimate partner violence for themselves and/or their peers. Jesus Garcia, Lead Peer Health Educator-Violence Prevention Beauty in the Creative: Messy Brainstorm Leaders often believe they have to be the only one who comes up with creative ideas for the group or organiza- tion. Why not share that creative space with everyone else in the group? This workshop will provide student organization leaders with strategies on how to lead an effective brainstorming session, discover members’ strengths and ideas, and to provide a space for members to feel ownership in the organization and creative process. Pauline Le, Brianna Driggs, Jessica Pinales, Nichole Yang, Assistant Director of Peer Coonections & Peer Mentors Eating From A Global Plate We will be learning about traditional foods around the world, and how they serve as the core of a nutritious diet. Julia Mickinnie, Anna Dong, Tisha Bartolome, Morgan Drummond, Kyle Campbell, Sports & Global Nutrition, N.E.A.T. DescriptionsWorkshops & Locations Organizational Development: Communication & Policy Enforcement, Empowerment & Delegation, Decision MakingEducation Session Block 1 10:15 am - 11:00 am CCB 101 - Encouraging Academic and Personal Success for Your Org CCB 102 - An Action Plan to Develop Your Action Plan CL 117 - Student Org Funding - How the Heck Does It Work CL 202 - Managing Change in Student Orgs: Models, Myths, & Strategery CL 204 - Communication Rescue 911 CL 205 - Good - to - Go with Spartan Shops! CL 218 - How to Reserve Rooms and Plan for Events On Campus CL 222 - Leadership Development at Target CL 224 - Eating From a Global Plate CL 225 - Body Image 101: I Own It CL 226 - Utilizing Social Media: Helping Others Help You CL 229 - Sustainability at SJSU CL 231 - Beauty in the Creative, Messy Brainstorm CL 234 - Working Effectively in Groups: An Interactive Workshop CL 238 - Spotlight on Consent: Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships CL 243 - Alcohol 101 CL 303 - Stress 101 CL 306 - Nutrition 101: Portion Distortion CL 308 - Creating the Right Environment with Team Building CL 310 - What Does it Mean to Have HSI Status from the Federal Govt. CL 316 - Campus & Community: A Partnership That Can Raise Your GPA CL 318 - A.L.I.C.E. - Active Shooter Training CL 324 - Build Your Base: How to Increase Memebership in Your Org MOSAIC Center - Identity Matters: Exploring Diversity in Org Leadership CCB 101 - Encouraging Academic and Personal Success for Your Org CCB 102 - An Action Plan to Develop Your Action Plan CL 117 - Student Org Funding - How the Heck Does It Work CL 202 - Creating a Supportive Environment: Mental Health & Peer Prevention CL 204 - Time Management for the 21st Century Leader CL 205 - Good - to - Go with Spartan Shops! CL 216 - K.I.S.S. -Keeping It Safer & Sexier CL 218 - How to Reserve Rooms and Plan for Events On Campus CL 222 - Leadership Development at Target CL 224 - I Can’t Believe I Did That! CL 225 - Body Image 101: I Own It CL 226 - Utilizing Social Media: Helping Others Help You CL 229 - Sustainability at SJSU CL 231 - Beauty in the Creative, Messy Brainstorm CL 234 - Working Effectively in Groups: An Interactive Workshop CL 238 - Spotlight on Consent: Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships CL 243 - Alcohol 101 CL 303 - Stress 101 CL 306 - Nutrition 101: Portion Distortion CL 308 - Creating the Right Environment with Team Building CL 310 - What Does it Mean to Have HSI Status from the Federal Govt. CL 316 - Campus & Community: A Partnership That Can Raise Your GPA CL 318 - Connecting with Communities CL 324 - Build Your Base: How to Increase Memebership in Your Org MOSAIC Center - Identity Matters: Exploring Diversity in Org Leadership CL 117 - Student Org Funding - How the Heck Does It Work CL 202 - Creating a Supportive Environment: Mental Health & Peer Prevention CL 204 - Time Management for the 21st Century Leader CL 205 - Good - to - Go with Spartan Shops! CL 218 - How to Reserve Rooms and Plan for Events On Campus CL 222 - Leadership Development at Target CL 224 - I Can’t Believe I Did That! CL 225 - Body Image 101: I Own It CL 229 - Sustainability at SJSU CL 231 - Beauty in the Creative, Messy Brainstorm CL 234 - Working Effectively in Groups: An Interactive Workshop CL 238 - Spotlight on Consent: Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships CL 306 - Strategies for Success CL 308 - Creating the Right Environment with Team Building CL 316 - Campus & Community: A Partnership That Can Raise Your GPA CL 318 - Connecting with Communities MOSAIC Center - Identity Matters: Exploring Diversity in Org Leadership Education Session Block 2 11:10 am - 11:55 am Education Session Block 3 12:10 pm - 12:55 pm All Education Block Sessions are located in: Clark Hall = CL Central Classroom Building = CCB MOSAIC Center = Second Floor, Student Union Assistance is available throughout the conference: Student Involvement - Clark Hall 140
- 3. Nutrition 101: Portion Distortion Discover how portion sizes have become distorted in American society and learn some tips and tools on how you can eat what you love, but stay healthy while doing it. Tracey Nguyen & Tyler Hirasawa, N.E.A.T. What Does It Mean To Have Hispanic Serving Institution Status from the Federal Government Come learn how you as student leaders can help SJSU can gain Hispanic Serving Insititution (HSI) Status. Reaching Hispanic Serving Status then gives SJSU the ability to apply for specific grants to aid the Hispanic community and the university community at-large. Cathy Busalacchi, Associate Vice President for Campus Life; Tracey Richardson, Financial Manager for University Housing Services Good-to-Go with Spartan Shops! Looking for refreshments at your next event or meeting? We have something just for you! “Good-to-Go” features affordable options from delicious pizzas to gourmet sandwiches, Panda Express to Subway and even Jamba Juice! We can put together a quick and affordable menu that will have you “Good-to-Go” in no time! Stephanie Fabian, Marketing Manager Creating a Supportive Environment: Mental Health Services and Peer Prevention Programs There are many misconceptions about mental health and the mental health services system that has lead to stigmatization. This is especially detrimental on college campuses as there are many environmental stressors. SJSU offers counseling services that would be beneficial to many students on campus, and help our school by providing a more understanding campus community when it comes to mental health issues Aron Martinez & Lindsey Glovin, Mental Health Ambassadors I Can’t Believe I Did That! Awareness of the significance of mindfulness as an aid in reducing stress and developing greater attentive- ness in relationships can influence academic success. Through compassion, we are able to refuel, while build- ing meaningful relationships. Staying connected with oneself and those around us can benefit oneself and the organizations we serve. Gabriela Alshafie & Ralph Rueda, Mental Health Ambassadors Stress 101 This presentation will review the effects of stress on the body and techniques to manage stress. Students will become more aware of possible stressors in their lives and learn ways to manage them. Kimberly Grimes, Lead Peer Health Educator, Stress and Suicide Prevention Specialty Time Management for the 21st Century Leader Balancing your time can be difficult. Fortunately, there are tools out there that can help you manage your time effortlessly. This workshop is about helping you imple- ment time management strategies and integrate them with the technology you can use everyday. Katie Minks, Assistant Coordinator Student Engage- ment and Developing Community Strategies for Success This workshop is designed to present individuals with effective strategies, which can be implemented NOW in preparation for your future. Make a plan for academic success. Qiana London, Student Involvement Managing Change in Student Organizations: Models, Myths and Strategery Change is the only constant, whether in new members, student organization officers and/or direction. This interactive session will share strategies which can help student organization officers lead change rather than be led by the change. Top down versus bottom up, col- laborative versus directive and stories of success will be the basis of dialogue. Sharon Willey, Ed.D., Associate VP for Administrative & Enrollment Services Sustainability at SJSU Students have been instrumental in pushing sustain- ability along at SJSU--for example, the AS resolution on sustainability, GROW, and native landscaping projects. The Sustainability Board promotes sustainability at SJSU at all levels, but students are our greatest allies. The Board can help student groups identify green projects to do or help you make your green project a reality. We have faculty and staff resources to help you--and groups that partner with us on projects can seek fund- ing for their work from AS! Let’s think green and make our campus a better place! Lynne Trulio, Chair of Environmental Studies Department and Co-Chair of University Sustainability Board; Candice Carbonell, Sustainability Director for Spartan Shops, Chair of University Sustainability Board Build Your Base: How to increase membership in your organization Discover the strategies community organizers use to outreach and build their membership. In this workshop, we’ll discuss developing your organization’s “message” to increase positive public attention, and we’ll learn the tips and tricks to recruiting that improve upon skills you already have. Quotas, quarter-sheets and classroom raps? Learn how to make these tools work for you! Adrienne Hypolite, Transition Programs Coordinator Leadership Development at Target Leadership development starts with what you learn in school and is something that you will continue to grow and develop throughout your professional career. We will discuss the four pillars of leadership that you will experience throughout your career: Personal, Team, Thought and Results leadership. Vic Kalata, Store Team Leader, TARGET, Inc. How to Reserve Rooms and Plan for Events on Campus Learn about the different services available at the Student Union and the steps you must follow to reserve rooms for regular meetings and/or events. We will be discussing our policies, reservation process, food and beverage options, and equipment available. At the conclusion of the session, there will be a drawing for a complementary rental of the Ballroom (valued at $200). Diego Vazquez, Event Services Manager, Student Union Communication Rescue 911 Communication in conflict can be difficult. In this workshop, Participants will learn how to manage interpersonal conflict by learning to engage in behaviors that can help deescalate tensions as well as facilitate effective listening for improving relationships. David Galan, Mental Health Ambassador Utilizing Social Media: Helping Others Help You Social media is a strong component of a successful organization at SJSU. In this session you will learn how to: * use various components of social media * promote your organization and the activities you are producing. * create packaged messages that are easy to re-distribute * empower your membership and community partners * create social media guidelines for your organization Bonnie Sugiyama, Assistant Director, LGBT & Women’s Resource Center Campus and Community: A Partnership That Can Raise Your G.P.A. This presentation is about the multiple opportunities that students have to be role models in their com- munities by engaging in campus initiatives and classes with service learning components. Learn how these op- portunities can raise your G.P.A., increase your network of friends and colleagues and be a first step for a job or a future career. When did you know that you were going to college? Did your family talked to you about the importance of getting a college degree? Did you have someone in high school who encouraged you to go to college? Fernanda Perdomo A. Karp, Director, Student Affairs Campus and Community Relations Creating the Right Environment with Team Building Looking for an effective way to pull your organization together? Team building is the answer! Come, interact, and learn different team building activities you can do with your organization “on the cheap.” Not only does team building aid in pulling your organi- zation together, you can use specific exercises to address any challenging areas your team may be having. Areas such as communication, trust, varied personalities, and leadership. Samantha Edelman, Assistant Manager, Sports Club Community Engagement: Celebrating Difference, Civic Responsibility, Social Justice & Advocacy Personal Growth: Health & Wellness, Self-Confidence & Role-Modeling, Risk Taking/Initiative Professionalism: Problem Solving, Reporting & Accountability, Understanding of Values & Ethics
- 4. Thanks to... Presenter BiographiesAaron Tsang and Leroy Madarang Aaron Tsang is the 2012-2013 A.S. Controller who is pursuing a carrer in Corporate Financial Management. Leroy Madarang was the 2011-2012 A.S. Controller who chaired the A.S. Finance Committee and ran this session last year. Adrienne Hypolite Adrienne currently works as the Transition Programs Coordinator for the Student Involvement office, developing the Frosh Orientation programs. Prior to coming to San Jose State, Adrienne spent time working as a community organizer on a variety of educational and political campaigns. She received her B.A. in Community Studies with an emphasis on Youth and Schooling Inequalities from UCSC, and an M.A. in Education from San Jose State. Aron Martinez and Lindsey Glovin Aron Martinez is a senior standing student at San Jose State University. Psychology/Behavioral Science double major. Mental Health Ambassador at Counseling Services and a Peer Mentor on campus. Lindsey Glovin is a senior at SJSU. Psychology major & minor in Child & Adolescent Development. I am a Mental Health Ambassador at Counseling Services, President of Psi Chi SJSU Chapter and a Peer Mentor on campus. Bonnie Sugiyama Bonnie Sugiyama has a MS in Educational Technology from CSU Sacramento. Her research examined the effectiveness of teaching the collaborative tools of Google Apps to an organization’s membership. She has implemented the use of Google Apps, Facebook, Twitter, blogs, etc., to promote the LGBT and Women’s Resource Centers since 2008. Cathy Busalacchi and Tracey Richarson Cathy Busalacchi has been a member of the campus community since 1989 holding various position with in the Student Union, Inc., an then in 2006 was promoted to the Associate Vice President for Campus Life. Today, Cathy’s portfolio includes the LGBT Center, Women’s Resource Center, Student Conduct and Ethical Development, Associated Students, Student Union, Housing, MOSAIC Cross Cultural Center, and Student Involvement. Cathy is an alumni of San Jose State graduating in Recre- ation, and received her Master in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix. Tracey Richardson has been the Financial Manager for University Housing Services at SJSU since 2010. Prior to SJSU, Tracey worked for 8 years at California State University, San Marcos (CSUSM) where she was involved in the achievement of the CSUSM HSI designation. CSUSM achieved its HSI status in 2010. Caz Salamanca Caz Salamana is the newly appointed Assistant Director of the MOSAIC Cross Cultural Center at SJSU. He has coordinated campus-wide diversity and social justice programs, such as Tunnel of Oppression and the Hip Hop 4 Change Conference 2012. David Galan David Galan is a Senior Mental Health Ambassador, A volunteer mediator for the Santa Clara County Department of Human Relations Dispute Resolution Program and a 2011 & 2012 Dean’s Scholar at San Jose State University. Diego Vazquez Diego has been involved in the events business for over 7 years, which has given me the pleasure to work with celebrities like George Lopez, the 2008 U.S. Olympic team, and Michelle Obama, to name a few. As a former member of several orgs at SJSU, his goal is to work with students and help them organize successful events on a budget. Elizabeth Figueroa Elizabeth has been a CommUniverCity Project Coordinator for the past 3 years and has worked with 5 neighborhood associations and various types of residents on several types of projects. Emily Bauer Emily has spent the past five years at SJSU working with Student Involvement and Orientation and Transition. She has partnered with campus on new success initiatives and is hoping to give org leaders some helpful tips and tools that can be of benefit. Fernanda Perdomo Karp Fernanda Perdomo A. Karp is a SJSU alumna with experience in public administration, communications, web content, social media, community connections and partnerships. Through her job, Ms. Karp develops partnerships designed to promote college access and success for under- represented, first generation and veteran student populations. Ms. Karp holds a Bachelor in Mathematics/Statistics and a Master of Public Administration. Gabriela Alshafie and Ralph Rueda Gabriela is pursuing her BS in Psychology and minor in Philosophy at SJSU. Since transferring from Palomar College, she has become President of NSCS, McNair Scholar, Mental Health Ambassadors, and peer-mentor. She believes involvement outside of classroom’s make more fruitful experiences, as well as a vital role of student development. Ralph is pursuing his BA in Psychology. He is a member of the Mental Health Ambassadors and is an officer for Psi Chi, the national honor society in Psychology. Jared Tuberty Jared oversees a range of programs and staff advancing student success in the College of Engineering here at SJSU. He has held previous posi- tions in academic advising and student affairs at Northwestern University and Bowling Green State University where he is a doctoral candidate in higher education administration. Jesus Garcia Jesus Garcia is a third year student studying Health Science (major) and Business (minor). He works as a lead peer health educator who specializes in violence prevention. He has collaborated with numerous organizations around campus and has provided in class workshops. He is also certified in the BACCHUS Network Peer Health Educator, Mental Health First Aid USA, and QPR Suicide Prevention. Julia Mickinnie, Anna Dong, Tisha Bartolome, Morgan Drummond, and Kyle Campbell Sports & Global Nutrition is a specialty in the Nutrition Education Action Team. We specialize on two separate topics, sports and global nutrition. Our sports nutrition is designed for active students to make the most of their physical activity. Our global nutrition presentations increase aware- ness about the diversity of nutritious diets found around the world. Katherine Casey Katherine Casey works in the Dean’s Office in the College of Engineering as Engineering Pathways to Success Coordinator. Her job includes sup- porting 50 K-12 schools in the Bay Area that offer Project Lead the Way (PLTW) engineering courses, supporting the EXcellence in your Engineer- ing EDucation (EXCEED) program for incoming freshmen to the College of Engineering, and matching engineering service learners to PLTW school sites to be mentors to high school and middle school engineering students. Katherine graduated with a B.A. in Psychology from SJSU and is working toward a M.A. degree in Experimental Psychology at SJSU. Katie Minks Katie Minks is currently the Assistant Coordinator for Student Engage- ment and Developing Community in Student Involvement. She got her BA in English and Anthropology from the University of Iowa and is cur- rently pursuing her MFA in Creative Writing her at San Jose State. Kimberly Grimes Kimberly Grimes is a junior and this is her third semester as a peer health educator. She is majoring in RTVF, but has a passion for wellness and health promotion. She enjoys working with other peer health educators and loves helping others as the stress and suicide prevention specialty lead. Lynne Trulio and Candice Carbonell Lynne Trulio is Chair of the Environmental Studies Department and Co-Chair of the Sustainability Board. A graduate of UC Davis with a PhD in Ecology, Dr. Trulio currently conducts research that promotes the long-term sustainability of biological resources in human dominated environments. Candice Carbonell is a recent Environmental Studies graduate from SJSU and currently works as Sustainability director for Spartan Shops and is Co-Chairs the Sustainability board with Dr. Trulio. Minh-Tam Dang, Sharon Dosanjh, Karen Jarnagin, Mauricio Reyes and Jacqueline Ventura We are Peer Health Educators part of the Wellness & Health Promotion Department of the SJSU Student Health Center. The goal of the Peer Health Education Program is to enhance emotional and physical well- being among SJSU students. Our primary objective is to recruit, train and organize students to conduct health outreach. We aim to increase students’ awareness and responsible decision-making regarding health and wellness. Monique McClanahan Monique McClanahan is the lead Peer Health Educator for the Body Im- age specialty. Her major is Psychology with a minor in African American studies. For fun, she enjoys hanging out with friends and educating students on various health topics. Pauline Le, Brianna Driggs, Jessica Pinales, and Nichole Yang Pauline Le works as one of the Assistant Directors with Peer Connections, the new department offering campus-wide mentoring and tutoring. When she’s not brainstorming with her staff, she’s enjoying a Philz coffee. Brianna Driggs, Jessica Pinales, and Nichole Yang work as Peer Mentors, and contribute to the program’s creative growth. Qiana London Qiana graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts. She earned her Master’s of Business Administration from the Keller Graduate School of Management. Her experience includes student activities, freshman and student success, and student services. Raelene Jimenez Raelene Jimenez is a 3rd year residential advisor in housing, the team lead for Alcohol Tobacco and other Drugs specialty, a member of NRHH, and a conference chairperson for PACURH Conference 2012. She is a 5th year Health Science major and Child and Adolescent Development minor pursuing to become a Maternal and Child Health professional. Sharon Willey, Ed.D. Sharon Willey serves as the Associate VP for Administrative & Enroll- ment Services at SJSU. She has been on campus for nearly 20 years and received her doctorate in International & Multicultural Education from the University of San Francisco. She is also the proud mother of Alexandra & Isabella. Stephanie Fabian Stephanie Fabian has been with Spartan Shops since 2004 and has been the Marketing Manager since 2009. She graduated from SJSU with a degree in Advertising and minored in Graphic Design. At Spartan Shops, she oversees all social media marketing, print marketing, marketing campaigns, events and special programs. Tracey Nguyen and Tyler Hirasawa The Nutrition 101 specialty focuses on the basics of nutrition. Other presentations include Healthy Eats at SJSU, Portion Distortion, and Reading Food Labels. Vic Kalata Vic began his career with Target in 1993 as an Executive Team Leader in Logistics. He was promoted to Store Team Leader in 1999, and now oversees one of the high volume stores in San Jose. Vic is the Campus Captain for his district, and has developed strong relationships at SJSU to source great talent for Target stores. Yvette Phillips Yvette Phillip’s activities and responsibilities include the design, man- agement and updates of the University’s Emergency Operations Plan. She also trains and educates faculty, students and staff in emergency preparedness. Applications available soon at getinvolved.sjsu.edu January 9 - 11, 2013