A journey in helping others
Pacific Oaks alumna Mindy Doan, M.A., MFT, discusses her educational journey.
A lifetime dedicated to human development
Among her many achievements, alumna Ruth Anne Hammond was recently appointed to Families Forward Board of Directors.
Alumna adding value to early childhood classrooms, multiculturalism in every room
Pacific Oaks graduate La’Kisha Simpson is helping to inspire Early Childhood Development leaders to execute three e’s in their careers: educate, equip, and empower. This motto helped her develop a career as an ECE instructor and a public speaker.
Beating all odds
Alumna Sarah Crane is honored as Woman of the Year.
Breaking New Ground
Alumna, former administrator, and faculty member Barbara Daniels, Ed.D., recalls how Pacific Oaks inspired her mission for early childhood education driven by social justice ideals.
Bringing the campus experience online
The unique culture Pacific Oaks has worked to develop can be felt far beyond the campus classrooms. It is a culture of community reflected in the online programs, too.
Dr. Andrew Kami, M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy, Class of 2008
Q & A With Dr. Andrew Kami, M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy, Class of 2008
Forging a Healthy Future
Alumna Norma Mtume witnessed history fighting for civil rights—then made it organizing for communitybased health care.
How Pacific Oaks changed the life of Pasadena’s Stark Spirits owner
Stark Spirits distillery co-owner Karen Robinson-Stark reflects on how Pacific Oaks influenced her career path—from childhood development expert to entrepreneur. Discover the "spirit" she found through her work.
Leading the way
Alumna Kaya Plansker is helping to strengthen a community network at the helm of Leadership Pasadena.
Lucy Clark: The epitome of a Pacific Oaks College graduate invested in social justice
Lucy Clark grew up in the 1940s and 1950s in West Texas. She was a bright, inquisitive teen who was encouraged by her biology teacher to pursue math and science as a career.
Making a difference in early childhood education beyond the classroom
Alumna Lark Sontag started as a special education expert for preschool teachers and found a way to share her expertise on a larger scale with the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
