Major: Health Promotion

Samuelu Poueu

Bachelor of Arts: Kinesiology: Health Promotion

Hometown

Rohnert Park, California

My Greatest Supporters

My greatest supporters will always be family(Mom, Dad, sisters, brothers, cousins, nieces, and nephews). Strength in numbers. As an adopted boy from American Samoa, my family has loved and supported me from day one. My biological family has been there for me as well. Good times and bad, trials and tribulations. Their unconditional love and support has been felt since they've come into my life.

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

It wasn't until I attended the transfer info session in the Spring of 2018 that I knew that this institution would be where i wanted to complete my undergraduate degree. My 7 and a half-year-old son Dillon, who has been the impetus and catalyst to my return to academia lives in Lafayette. Saint Mary's clearly had the proximity advantage when it came to deciding where I was going to transfer to...

My Next Chapter

My major is Kinesiology with an emphasis in Health Promotion. My heart's goal is to contribute and implement greater Public Health infrastructure within the disenfranchised communities of the Bay Area. I will apply and build a career within the county department of Public Health to begin. "Arrive to learn, leave to serve"

Clubs and Activities

High Potential program and Transfer-Student mentor

Favorite Quote

" Though no one can go back and create a new start; anyone can start now and can create a new ending"- Carl Bard
"The task is to transform society; only the people can do that - not heroes, not celebrities, not stars."- Huey P. Newton
" It all works out in the end. If it's not working out right now; that just means it's not the end."- Anonymous

Victor Rojas-Rodriguez

Bachelor of Arts: Kinesiology: Health Promotion

Hometown

San Diego, California

My Greatest Supporters

God, my mom, and fiancée. Thank you to Carrie, Colleen, Karin, and all the MMC LPMs. Thank you to Professor Emhoff, Dr. Dunn, and Professor Williams. The De La Salle Brothers (especially Br. David and Br. Chris Patiño) and Fr. Hai. Financial Aid superstar Karla Henriquez. All the friends I made along the way.

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

Expanding my knowledge with the guidance of the Kinesiology department. My immersion trip to Los Angeles and the subsequent LSI experience in NY. Attending events facilitated by the HP program and all the wonderful coaches. Deepening my faith with the welcoming individuals that make up the MMC. Chatting with the De La Salle Brothers about life. Going to Taco Tuesday at Los Gallos with the boys!

My Next Chapter

In the fall I plan to attend Point Loma Nazarene University to pursue an MS in Kinesiology. After that I would like to attend my dream school, University of Southern California, in hopes of launching a small business centered around community healthcare.

Clubs and Activities

Mission and Ministry Center (MMC)
Lasallian Service Internship (LSI)
High Potential Program (HP)
Kinesiology Club
Film Club

Favorite Quote

"Our vocation is not simply to be, but to work together with God in the creation of our own life, our own identity, our own destiny...to work out our identity in God."

— Thomas Merton

Ursula Lochner-Bravo

Bachelor of Arts: Kinesiology: Health Promotion

Honors

Cum Laude

Hometown

El Cerrito, California

Courtney Pritchard

Bachelor of Arts: Kinesiology: Health Promotion

Hometown

Lafayette, California

Arianna Inferrera

Bachelor of Arts: Kinesiology: Health Promotion

Hometown

San Diego, California

My Greatest Supporters

Mom: you have consistently been my rock and biggest fan. From calling at 3am crying to pushing me to do better.
Dad: you taught me nothing matters more than being true to yourself and NEVER giving up, no matter what life throws at you.
To my friends (you know who you are) I love each and every one of you. I would not have done it without you all and our crazy memories! We did it!

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

Oliver omelettes and red gatorade on Sunday mornings, people watching on the lawn, endless late night talks with roommates, Wine Cellar (;, Tuesday night Ices, basketball games, late night ice cream and "studying" at the library with my friends. There are way too many to note but the last 4 years have been filled with countless funny and amazing memories I will carry for a lifetime.

My Next Chapter

Finishing my fellowship with AmeriCorps LifeLong Medical Care in July! After that I will be continuing living in San Francisco and be working full-time with LLMC until I go off to Peace Corps next year! Lastly, going to enjoy my friends and get a much needed break from school!

Clubs and Activities

Kinesiology Club

Favorite Quote

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God... As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

— - Marianne Williamson