Student Profiles
Meet some of the students who are studying — on campus or online — in the SJSU Health Science Department!
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Tracy Nakamura will graduate with her MPH degree in May 2012. |
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Matt Demarest works as a Non-invasive Cardiovascular Technician at Kaiser Permanente and is on track to complete his B.S. in Health Science in December 2012. Matt has been able to employ a broad view of communal influences on health as an Option 2, minoring in Sociology. He has also incorporated the health promotion tools into his role as VP of COUGH @ SJSU, a student organization to advocate for a healthier campus. |
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Tayler Flowers |
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Jeff lives in Los Angeles but is in our MPH program – in its online format! |
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Maziel Giron came to the US from Peru for love and to enroll in our MPH program. |
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Julia Klems is a first year MPH student with a background in harm reduction strategies and a deep commitment to mental health. She intends to go on to contribute to the study, prevention, and treatment of HIV and other communicable diseases. Ms. Klems is also a musician and a “drag king” performer, and speculates that the pursuit of creative outlets promotes self-care and improved health. |
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Jerrick Caballero is the Chair of our undergraduate honorary society Eta Sigma Gamma. |
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Kayla Martinez is putting herself through school by working at Starbucks. |
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Maureen Killoran returned to college when her children were beginning their own college careers. She loves being a student at SJSU in the Gerontology program, and truly enjoys working with older adults at John XXIII. Older adults offer a look forward as well as a look back--at lives well-spent collecting amazing amounts of knowledge, wisdom, and experiences to share with us! She is proud to be a part of their lives. Maureen loves creating pottery and enjoys swimming and biking at the beach. |

