Minor: Anthropology
Patrick Meyer
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration: Global Business
Minor
AnthropologyHonors
Cum Laude
Hometown
Moerfelden-Walldorf, German
Nesther Fernandez
Bachelor of Science: Psychology
Minor
AnthropologyHometown
San Bruno, CaliforniaMy Greatest Supporters
My greatest supporters have been Dr. Cotton and Dr. Herrera. They have helped me get through the school year and plan for my future. I have learned so much from them both. Dr. Cotton has helped me plan for graduate school, as well as helped me find passion in Psychology, by working with children. Dr. Herrera has helped me plan for graduate school and find an amazing minor through Anthropology.
Favorite Saint Mary's Memory
My favorite memory on campus would be my freshman year when I used to hang out in De La Salle’s lobby all the time. I made a lot of amazing friends spending time there and it became a very popular hang out spot. Another favorite memory is when I studied abroad in Italy during my Junior Year with my girlfriend Kimberly Wesley.
My Next Chapter
I am excited to say that I will be attending Boston College next fall where I will be doing my masters in Mental Health Counseling Psychology. I will then be applying to PhD programs so that I can become Licensed Counseling Psychologist. So that I am able to help underrepresented Black and LatinX communities with their mental health.
Clubs and Activities
- High Potential Program- Psychology Club
- Worked as a Registered Behavior Technician for children with Autism
Favorite Quote
Human Dignity + Compassion = Peace
Mariia Kozyreva
Bachelor of Arts: History of Art
Minor
AnthropologyHometown
Saint-Petersburg, RussiaFavorite Saint Mary's Memory
I don't think I can pick one memory because there were many great ones.
Favorite Quote
Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can.
Molly Buzanis
Bachelor of Arts: Dance Choreography
Minor
AnthropologyHonors
Cum Laude
Hometown
Littleton, Colorado
Jessica Pollard
Bachelor of Arts: Justice, Community, and Leadership: General
Minor
AnthropologyHonors
Cum Laude
Hometown
Seattle, WashingtonMy Greatest Supporters
Family and friends!
Favorite Saint Mary's Memory
Doing homework at the pool
My Next Chapter
I am planning on going to graduate school for speech-language pathology
Clubs and Activities
Gael ForceMeditation Club
Favorite Quote
Looking at the past must only be a means of understanding more clearly what and who you are - so you can more wisely build the future.
Jacinto Obregon
Bachelor of Science: Biochemistry
Minor
AnthropologyHonors
Magna Cum Laude
Hometown
Temple, TexasMy Greatest Supporters
I would love to thank my parents, Renee and Jacinto Amaru, and my family for their support and encouragement. My love and admiration for them is immeasurable. I would also like to thank my professors, especially in the Anthropology and Biochemistry Departments for their support, patience, and knowledge. I would also like to express my upmost gratitude for all of my friends and colleagues.
Favorite Saint Mary's Memory
My favorite St. Mary's memory is going on a walk with my new roommate my second year where he showed me the Marian grotto, Our Lady of the Oaks. It is a beautiful area hidden in the grove. It was then that I realized the memories I create here will stay with me long after I graduate.
My Next Chapter
I will be staying here at Saint Mary's College for graduate school. I will be attending the Kalmanovitz School of Education's Single Subject Teacher Credentialing Program. I hope to become a science teacher at the high-school level.
Clubs and Activities
Anthropology ClubLa Hermandad
Phi Kappa Phi
Favorite Quote
"Caminante son tus huellas el camino y nada más;
Caminante, no hay camino, se hace camino al andar;
Al andar se hace camino y al volver la vista atrás,
Se ve la senda que nunca se ha de volver a pisar."
Imelda Jimenez
Bachelor of Science: Biology
Minor
AnthropologyHometown
Paso Robles, CaliforniaMy Greatest Supporters
My beautiful family, supportive professors, and amazing friends. Mom and Dad, thank you for providing me endless love and support while I embarked on this journey. Your unwavering faith pushed me forward, los amo mucho. To my amazing friends who put a smile a face every single day and made my college experience so much easier. Thank you, my compassionate professors who constantly encouraged me.
Favorite Saint Mary's Memory
I had many amazing memories during my time at SMC, my favorite would probably be my first night living on campus. My roommate Kris and I were on the floor eating peaches while reflecting on how far we have come as first-generation students and what we hope to accomplish during our time at Saint Mary's. I am also going to miss the Trader Joe's runs with Marilyn and eating at homeroom all the time.
My Next Chapter
I hope to continue my academic journey at SFSU, and partake in their Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate program while I prep for physician's assistant school. I am looking forward to embarking my journey in medicine.
Clubs and Activities
-Co-president of Baile Folklorico Grupo Guadalupano-High Potential Program
-Researcher in the Garrison Lab
- Chemistry tutor at TASC
Favorite Quote
“Each of us is born with a box of matches inside us but we can't strike them all by ourselves; just as in the experiment, we need oxygen and a candle to help. In this case, the oxygen, for example, would come from the breath of the person you love; the candle could be any kind of food, music, caress, word, or sound that engenders the explosion that lights one of the matches.”
― Laura Esquivel
Hannah Stevenson
Bachelor of Science: Psychology: Personality
Minor
AnthropologyHonors
Cum Laude
Hometown
Elk Grove, CaliforniaMy Greatest Supporters
My greatest sources of support are my family, friends, & professors. My family have always had unwavering faith in me and my ability to do what I want to do & be who I want to be, especially when I can't see it in myself. My friends are the most genuine & compassionate people I know (ILYSM) & my professors affirm my belonging in every space I wish to inhabit. Thank you all for everything, always.
Favorite Saint Mary's Memory
It's impossible to choose just one! I think my most favorite moments have been the small ones; staying after class to chat with professors & attending office hours, learning something new that just clicks, seeing friends while walking between classes, staying up late in the library, doing nothing with my best friends, and enjoying campus in the rain. I'm going to miss it all.
My Next Chapter
This coming August, I'll be part of THE Howard University's PhD in counseling psychology Fall 2021 cohort. I feel very privileged to begin doctoral study as a first step in pursuing a career - & a life - focused on advocacy, education, & social justice. I can only anticipate the many ways in which I'll grow over the next 5(ish) years as a researcher, future clinician & educator, woman, & human.
Clubs and Activities
Psi ChiPsych Club
Favorite Quote
Here's one, of an immeasurable many.
"One is responsible to life: It is the small beacon in that terrifying darkness from which we come and to which we shall return. One must negotiate this passage as nobly as possible, for the sake of those who are coming after us." - James Baldwin, in "The Fire Next Time"
Some may call the full quote more confrontational than inspirational. Go read it :)
Emily Conway
Bachelor of Arts: Politics
Minor
AnthropologyHonors
Summa Cum Laude
Hometown
Fairfax, CaliforniaMy Greatest Supporters
Thank you-
Mom and Granny: for weekend visits, the words of support, and the home-cooked meals right when I needed them!
Bryce, Jim, and of course Jo Kranzthor: for the incredible gift of my education, and for all the love along the way.
Nikki and Sophie: for being there for me through chaos and calm.
Legacy Lee, Patrizia Longo, Mindy Thomas, Anna Corwin: for inspiring me every day.
Mom and Granny: for weekend visits, the words of support, and the home-cooked meals right when I needed them!
Bryce, Jim, and of course Jo Kranzthor: for the incredible gift of my education, and for all the love along the way.
Nikki and Sophie: for being there for me through chaos and calm.
Legacy Lee, Patrizia Longo, Mindy Thomas, Anna Corwin: for inspiring me every day.
Favorite Saint Mary's Memory
Any and all time in the IC. Learning together, ranting together, studying together, growing together (napping together on the beanbags) - I love you all dearly <3
My Next Chapter
I'll be working full time in the Labor movement, as the Research and Policy Associate with the North Bay Labor Council, AFL-CIO. I'm also looking forward to applying to law schools in the next year!
Clubs and Activities
Intercultural Development Leader at The Intercultural CenterFavorite Quote
All the elements in your body were forged many, many millions of years ago in the heart of a far-away star that exploded and died. That explosion scattered those elements across the desolation of deep space. After so, so many millions of years these elements came together to form new stars and new planets. Until, eventually, they came together to make you. You are unique in the universe.