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Victoria Jones

Bachelor of Science: Psychology: Child/Adolescent Development

Honors

Summa Cum Laude

Hometown

Livermore, California
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Sidney Salazar

Bachelor of Science: Psychology: Child/Adolescent Development

Hometown

Modesto, California

Marilyn Sosa

Bachelor of Science: Psychology: Child/Adolescent Development

Minor

Women's and Gender Studies

Hometown

Lathrop, California

My Greatest Supporters

My greatest supporters have been my family. I'd like to give a shout out to my parents who helped me get to the point that I am and have sacrificed so much for me to pursue a higher education. I'd also like to thank all my friends and professors who have helped me through hard times and have encouraged me to continue the hard work!

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

My favorite Saint Mary's memory has got to be pre covid, when I spent every day with Bria Fletcher and Sonali Lalwani during Jan Term of 2019 when we did 0% work and 100% fun. Ageno A 207B will never forget us, literally.

My Next Chapter

After falling in love with Spain during study abroad, I am moving back to Madrid with my best friends that I met while abroad and teaching English at a school with the Spanish government. After this I plan to attend grad school to obtain my PhD in Child Psychology!

Clubs and Activities

- Hermanas (President)
-Psychology Club
- Ignite

Favorite Quote

"When someone who loves you hugs you, hug them back with two arms—don’t do the one-arm hug, because when you hug someone with two arms, it allows you to lean on somebody, and we all need someone to lean on."
— Sandra Bullock

Mae-Breanna Salinas

Bachelor of Science: Psychology: Child/Adolescent Development

Honors

Summa Cum Laude
Arthur S. Campbell
Frederick Whelan

Hometown

Milpitas, California

Award Bio

Breanna Salinas is from Milpitas, California. She is graduating with a BS in Psychology with a concentration in Child/Adolescent Development. She served as a STEM tutor, co-president and secretary of the Psychology Club, member of Psi Chi, member of a research team, and Psychology Departmental assistant. She’ll be attending Chapman's EdS School Psychology Program (with an LPCC emphasis) next fall.

My Greatest Supporters

I’m forever grateful for my family, friends, and professors at the Psychology department who supported me throughout the past 4 years! I am blessed to have such an amazing support system and I wouldn’t be the person I am today without having them in my life.

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

All of my favorite memories at Saint Mary's were with my amazing and supportive friends who I’ve been with since day one. Thank you for the adventures from the late-night boba runs to the Walnut Creek, SF, and Berkeley trips. You were truly my home away from home.

My Next Chapter

I am extremely excited to be attending graduate school at Chapman University! I will earn my MA in Educational Psychology and EdS in School Psychology with an emphasis in LPCC.

Clubs and Activities

Psychology Departmental Assistant
Research Assistant
STEM Tutor
Psi Chi Inductee
Phi Kappa Phi Member
Psychology Club Secretary and Co-President
Pacific Islander Cultural Night Co-Set Director and Co-Chair

Favorite Quote

“I trust the next chapter in my life because I know the author”
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Kristen Williams

Bachelor of Science: Psychology: Child/Adolescent Development

Honors

Cum Laude

Hometown

Inglewood, California

My Greatest Supporters

My greatest supporters are my family members, friends, and professors at SMC. Thank you so much for motivating me during the bad times and being there to celebrate with me during the good times! I would also like to thank my sisters who have been incredible role models in my life. Thank you for always encouraging me to use my voice and pushing me past my comfort zone.

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

Many of my favorite memories at SMC involve spending time with my roommates. From meeting up in the living room to talk about our day and watch tv to going to late night on Sundays for sundaes and nachos! Even though we only lived together for a short amount of time, I am so grateful for all the memories we have created!

My Next Chapter

My next chapter will be getting a job and then going to grad school to get my Master's!

Clubs and Activities

Intercultural Center (2018-19)
Expressions of Blackness Cultural Night Event Planner (2019)

Favorite Quote

"Even when it's not pretty or perfect. Even when it's more real than you want it to be. Your story is what you have, what you will always have. It is something to own"
— Michelle Obama, "Becoming"
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Jazmine Godinez

Bachelor of Science: Psychology: Child/Adolescent Development & Spanish and Latin American Studies

Hometown

Sacramento, California

Janice Vong

Bachelor of Science: Psychology: Child/Adolescent Development

Honors

Magna Cum Laude

Hometown

San Francisco, California

My Greatest Supporters

My greatest supporters are my family: my mom, sisters, aunt, and grandma. Also, my friends who have become my family on campus over the years. You know who you are!

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

Grabbing coffee and food with friends!

Favorite Quote

"You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”
— Maya Angelou
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Isabella Corral

Bachelor of Science: Psychology: Child/Adolescent Development

Minor

Communication

Honors

Magna Cum Laude

Hometown

Denver, CO

Clubs and Activities

Women's Club Lacrosse
Psych Club
Psi Chi National Honors Society

Irene Gonzalez

Bachelor of Science: Psychology: Child/Adolescent Development

Minor

Spanish

Hometown

South San Francisco, California

My Greatest Supporters

My besties @ bibi, @ hannah, @ ariel, @ kelly
my family

i couldn't have done it without these people in my life, my experience wouldn't have been the same! love you all!

My Next Chapter

I will be going to NYU this upcoming fall for my Masters in Social Work!

Clubs and Activities

Hermanas- Academic Chair
Hermandad- Social Media Chair
PsiChi- Historian
Psychology Club