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.
Alumna Trena Hudson, M.A., learned quickly that an education at Pacific Oaks would teach her more than anything measured simply by a test.
Alumna Norma Mtume witnessed history fighting for civil rights—then made it organizing for communitybased health care.
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.
Imagine attending an elementary or secondary school where the students have as much of a say as the teachers. No more “because I said so,” or a mandatory syllabus, or needing permission to do something as simple as use the restroom.
Human Development alumna, Rebecca Maloof, hopes to make the arts more accessible through “wearable works.”
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.
Q & A With Dr. Andrew Kami, M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy, Class of 2008
Among her many achievements, alumna Ruth Anne Hammond was recently appointed to Families Forward Board of Directors.
Pacific Oaks alumna Mindy Doan, M.A., MFT, discusses her educational journey.
Alumna Kaya Plansker is helping to strengthen a community network at the helm of Leadership Pasadena.
Alumna and current student Tonya Carline believes her time at Pacific Oaks has strengthened the work she was already doing in the community.
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