Jewelisa De’Bradie Harrison

Master of Arts in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counselor

Hometown

Modesto, CA

My Greatest Supporters

My greatest supporters have been my family. My mother, Suzette, has been a steadfast person in my life supporting my dreams and cheering me on. My fiancé, Phazon, has also been my rock during this process reminding that I CAN accomplish my goals and loving me every step of the way. The countless prayers and well wishes from all my friends and family have been the foundation for my success.

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

My favorite memories at Saint Mary's were the lunches I would have with my friends our first year while we spent our Saturdays in Counseling Skills Class. My colleagues shared snacks, laughs, and love. The deepest secrets and tears we shared inside and outside the classroom have informed the therapist I will be tomorrow.

My Next Chapter

I will be marrying the love of my life in 2022! The next twelve months will be dedicated to planning my wedding, applying to doctorate programs, and moving to Las Vegas, NV! My next steps will include narrowing my focus on social justice and providing equitable mental health services to underserved communities.

Favorite Quote

I want to be remembered as someone who used herself and anything she could touch to work for justice and freedom... I want to be remembered as one who tried.
— Dorothy Height
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Reginald Grimes

Bachelor of Science: Business Administration: Finance

Hometown

Los Banos, California
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Maya Diane Washington

Master of Arts in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counselor

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Tiffany Michele McCoy

Special Education Teaching Credential

Stephanie Nonyelum Atuegbu

Master of Education in Special Education

Hometown

Bay Area Native

My Greatest Supporters

My twin sister, my little brother, my mother, and my friends

My Next Chapter

Continuing to teach and helping as many students as I can

Favorite Quote

"You never know how high you are until you are called to rise."
— Emily Dickinson
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Erin Michelle Johnson Kelly

Master of Arts in Teaching With a Single Subject Teaching Credential

Joycelynn Gage

Master of Arts in Leadership

Hometown

Oakland, CA

My Greatest Supporters

My greatest supporters are my husband and three daughters. They know my heart and know what this degree means to me. Without them and their continuous love and support I don't think I would be on this path and having the confidence to go after my dreams.

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

My favorite memory of Saint Mary's is the first day that I stepped foot on campus, which happened to be my first day of graduate school. Tears of happiness ran down my face as I couldn't believe that I finally made the decision to continue my education. It was a dream come true.

My Next Chapter

The next chapter for me is to not only dream big, but live big in life and every day that I am here on earth. My passion and desire is to help other people see their full protentional and be it! I plan to find a career that will give me the space to share my gifts with the world and to contribute to making it a better place.

Favorite Quote

"Waiting for someone to tell you your value will have you waiting for a lifetime. Be the one to know your value and share it with the world" - Joy Gage
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Cherri Y. Wright-Taylor

Master of Arts in Leadership

Pharaoh LaMont Stone

Master of Arts in Leadership

Hometown

Oakland, California

My Greatest Supporters

My family!

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

My cohort 42, and the faculty in the Leadership program.

My Next Chapter

Teaching and living life in action.

Clubs and Activities

BSU/BLM

Favorite Quote

“None of Us is as Good as All of Us.”
— Ron Kroc

BriYana Linda NeShelle Butler

Master of Arts in Leadership

Hometown

San Francisco, CA

My Greatest Supporters

I am eternally grateful for My Tribe, Waka 42, and those who extended a little extra love and patience to me along the way. I love you all, deeply! This journey, this wisdom, this degree is in honor of my ancestors. I am them, they are me.

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

Every moment spent in healing, growing, and sacred bonding with my new family, Cohort 42.

My Next Chapter

My journey forward remains deeply rooted in the equity and liberation work among my community. Most importantly, I will continue my personal journey, full of healing, growing, and learning. Self-love and preservation are my sacred priorities. Keeping my cup full, so that I may pour into others.

Favorite Quote

“If grief can be a doorway to love, then let us all weep for the world we are breaking apart so we can love it back to wholeness again.”

— Robin Wall Kimmerer