Rejoicing in our views, visions, and variety
Respect, diversity, social justice, and inclusion are core values at Pacific Oaks. Enjoy highlights below from events this year that celebrate the unique voices of our shared community.
Dr. Paduntin Addresses Thai American Leaders
In his keynote address to the attendees of the Samakkee Summit, Pacific Oaks’ president calls for minorities to celebrate their successes.
How a helping hand created a humanitarian
Meet the Pacific Oaks College alumnus whose personal experience fleeing Vietnam as a child refugee inspired him to become a mentor and advocate for those experiencing homelessness.
Where Can an Ed.D. Take You? 6 Careers To Consider
Explore careers to pursue with a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Early Childhood Education, from program leadership to nonprofit advocacy.
75 Years of Respect
One of the founders of Voices magazine shares her reflections nearly 30 years later.
Leading the way
Alumna Kaya Plansker is helping to strengthen a community network at the helm of Leadership Pasadena.
Broken Bootstraps
Along with financial hardship, people living in poverty face physical, mental, and emotional trauma. Social workers are uniquely positioned to help overcome it.
My American identity
Diversity is what makes America great. At a time when the country is increasingly divided, we embrace our differences in perspective.
The next generation social worker
In times of critical need—and now more than ever before—social workers remain present, finding creative ways to positively impact their communities.
Rooted in values
Yoland Treviño, a Marriage & Family Therapy alumna and former board member at Pacific Oaks, brings a unique perspective to education and social justice in America due to her indigenous background.
Vision: A word from President Jack Paduntin
This year's theme from Voices magazine shows how Pacific Oaks is looking ahead in these trying times.
On the Shoulders of Giants
Since the founding of Pacific Oaks Children's School, visionaries have passed the torch from one generation to the next. Their legacy endures.
