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Read below about what some of our Women's Studies Alumns are up to
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70s-80s | 90s | 00s
Alumni from Women's Studies during the 70s and 80s
Jo C. Searles, '71
PSU-Associate Professor of English and Women's Studies, retired in 1993. Now working in Women's Spirituality (articles, poetry) with the Center for the Sacred Feminine in Tucson, also the Desert Crones lectures presentations. E-mail johec75@hotmail.com
Debbie Noyes, '72
Partner in The Village Craft Contract Furnishings. E-mail debbie@villagecraft.biz
Carol Harris, '82
"I was one of the first graduates with a Women's Studies certificate. During my senior year I took a women's studies health course that was considered controversial and progressive at the time. I remember that during one of my breaks, I left Our Bodies, Our Selves, on the kitchen table at my parents' house on purpose so my mother would read the section on menopause. She completely forgot about that section and was shocked over the book's content. Interesting for a woman who gave birth to 11 children."
Chriss Schultz , 86
"When I first graduated, my goal was to work with women and children of all ages. My first position was as a program specialist for a girl scout council creating informal educational programs for girls ages 5-18, and to conduct (and plan) training programs for adult learners. I used this experience to obtain my conference planner position at Penn State." (6/00)
Cynthia L. New, '89
"I retired one year ago from my position as the director of an outpatient substance abuse facility in Philadelphia due to the impending birth of my now 10 month old son. It is only now that I fully understand the value of my minor in Women's Studies. As a woman of the new century, my foresisters have afforded me the opportunity of "choice'." (6/00)
Alumni from Women's Studies during the 90s
Kristie Baumgartner Bohm, '90
President/owner of Mainline Marketing Communications. E-mail kbohm@mainlinecommunications.com
Erin M. Esterly, '91
Manor Care Health Services per diem Physical Therapist in geriatric rehabilitation. E-mail: eesterly@excite.com. Home address: 103 W. Morlatton Rd., Douglassville, PA 19518
Johanna (Nikolishen) Stouch, '91
"I just accepted a position with Germantown Friends School for Fall 2000. Prior to that, I worked for 6 1/2 years as a children's librarian for the Free Library of Philadelphia. I loved the Women's Studies Curriculum!" (6/00)
Deborah Lupp, '94
"I am presently a conference coordinator for Penn State." (6/00)
Amy (Beiner) Specter, '94
Currently enrolled in master's program in counseling. Married Evan Specter in January 2000 and had son, Luke, August 13, 2003. E-mail saladfriend@yahoo.com
Christine E. Renz-Jones, '95
Since graduating from Penn State, Christine has received her Master's of Social Work from Simmon College. She is currently a private practice LICSW. Christine lives in the Boston, Mass area. E-mail address: redhare@psualum.com
Olivia Rose, '96
Employed by Internet Security Systems (ISS) as a Marketing Manager.E-Mail at Oliviacrose@hotmail.com
Nicole (Rapp) DuMond, '97
Nicole is currently a partner in the Doylestown Counseling Practice, LLC. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker she specializes in therapy for adolescents, couples and individuals. She has more than 10 years experience working with children and families. She was recognized for her work at the Bucks County child welfare agency in 2004 by receiving the Bucks County Award for Excellence. Ms. DuMond was asked to return to the University of Pennsylvania to speak to alumni about her work in 2006. She remains active in University of Penn alumni events and Penn State’s alumni/student mentoring program. She can be contacted via email at DCPractice@comcast.net
Denise Clutter Snyder, '97
Denise, whose minor was in Women's Studies, works for Duke University Medical Center in the Department of Surgery. She is a clinical research coordinator managing diet and exercise intervention trials with breast and prostate cancer survivors. She notes that her major was Nutrition, but truly enjoyed her minor in Women's Studies. Her women's studies classes broadened her background and gave her a tremendous amount of confidence in pursuing her career goals. E-mail address: snyde023@mc.duke.edu
Laura Kaub, '98
Employed by Clark University, Worcester, MA as an Office Manager for the Department of International Development, Community, and Environment. IDCE does a great deal of gender-based international & domestic development. Their Web link for students looking for information and resources is www.clarku.edu/departments/idce. E-mail: laura_kaub@yahoo.com
Alumni from Women's Studies during the 00s
Nekose Wills, '00
"I would like to thank you all for helping me through life at Penn State, it truly was a pleasure getting to know everyone. I will definitely keep in touch." (6/00)
Erica Smith, '01
Erica works for The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in the Adolescent Medicine Department as an HIV Prevention Case Manager for High-risk incarcerated youth. She is pursuing a graduate degree of Master's of Education in Human Sexuality at Widener University. She is involved in editing a book about how third wave feminists fight violence against women through activism. She resides in Collegeville, PA and can be reached at ThelandLou@aol.com
Michelle Yates, '01
Started in an M.A./PhD program in Culture Studies at the University of California at Davis in the fall of '03. E-mail: myates@ucdavis.edu
Rebecca Foley, '02
Massachusetts House of Representatives/Legislative Aide. Rebecca conducts legislative work for State Representative Peter Koutoujian, Chairman of the Joint Committee on Health Care. Her e-mail bec905@aol.com
Katherine Garren, '02
Graduated from Northeastern University School of Law in Boston '03. Her e-mail is keg146@hotmail.com
Laura Orndorff Kovach, '02
Laura was employed full time as Prevention Educator at the Centre Country Women's Resource Center. She was married in July of 2002. She now lives in Fairfax, Virginia and is currently employed at a shelter for battered women and children in Washington, D.C. She provides education and outreach to all types of agencies, service providers, healthcare providers and universities on the issues of domestic violence. Laura's e-mail address is: lauradorff@yahoo.com
Laurie Rosenberger '02
Laurie is currently working for the US Department of State as a Presidential Management Fellow. She is coordinating program evaluations for public diplomacy programs and enjoying life in DC.
"I really feel indebted to the Women's Studies program. My Bachelor of Science degree in Women's Studies has been very helpful in many ways. First and foremost, the major has enhanced my analytical skills. As an
attorney, I am constantly looking to distinguish different facts and situations. My Women's Studies degree was my first exposure to questioning every fact and scenario given to me. Second, the major helped to make me a more confident and self-assured woman. I am no longer afraid to stand up to a challenge."
Stephanie is currently working for Tallman, Hudders & Sorrentino as an attorney. Her focus is on general civil practice with an emphasis on real estate law.