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CSUN Alumna Recalls Sense of Pride and Community on Campus After ‘94 Earthquake
The memories are still vivid, 30 years later – the Northridge earthquake struck with such an aggressive force at 4:31 a.m. on Jan. 17 that it simultaneously startled me awake and propelled me from the twin-size daybed in the small bedroom I shared with one of my younger sisters. -- San Fernando Valley Sun
Mitchell Thomas Named Audit Partner at Nasif, Hicks, Harris & Co. LLP
Thomas graduated from California State University Northridge in 2008, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in finance. He is a member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. -- Noozhawk
Pandemic Drives Marketer Alan Semsar To Realize His Aviation Dreams
Instead, Alan continued studying math and science. He majored in biology at Cal State Northridge, putting his childhood love of aviation on hold. His hard work got him accepted into a Mexican medical school. Unfortunately, he says, “I hated every minute of it.” Semsar felt he was not cut out for medicine and left after a year. He returned home to his disapproving parents. -- Forbes Magazine
Ashley Bertussi Runs for Imperial County Board of Supervisors, District 2
Following her graduation from Southwest High School in El Centro, Bertussi earned a bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences from California State University Northridge. During her college years, she actively participated in Tri Delta Sorority, holding leadership positions as risk management chairperson and philanthropy chairperson. As an alumna, she also served on the Panhellenic Council. -- Calexico Chronicle
In a world of earth-toned pottery, her jubilant ceramic clowns spark delight
It was May 2020 and her life was feeling upside down as she graduated from Cal State Northridge with a degree in communication studies. Yousefi was living with her parents in the San Fernando Valley, and like many 20-somethings, she was firing off job applications to no avail amid a global pandemic. Yet that strange, stagnant period propelled her into a career as a full-time artist. -- Los Angeles Times
New booklets teach communities ‘How to Report a Hate Crime’
Lim said that making sure members of any community can “protect themselves is what’s most important with this effort” – which she has tried to do since the beginning. After graduating with a public health degree from Cal State Northridge, and working for 12 years in the fashion industry, Lim quit her job in February to focus on creating the booklets, starting her nonprofit, and serving marginalized communities. -- Redlands Daily Facts
VALLEY INDUSTRY & COMMERCE ASSOCIATION (VICA) HONORS THE VALLEY’S BEST AND WELCOMES NEW BOARD CHAIR
After serving a two-year term from 2021 to 2023, Victor Berrellez stepped down as VICA’s Chair, passing the baton to Lupita Sanchez Cornejo. Berrellez, a San Fernando Valley resident and prominent leader, began his career in business as a sales representative for Xerox Corporation in Warner Center. After earning his Master’s degree in Business Administration from California State University, Northridge, he ventured into the world of commercial banking where he worked in prominent banking institutions such as Bank of America, Sanwa Bank, City National Bank, and California United Bank for more than three decades. He is currently the Vice-President and Relationship Manager at US Bank. He also serves on the boards of the Valley Economic Alliance, Valley Community Healthcare Foundation, and St. Cyril of Jerusalem Catholic School. -- EIN Presswire
Introducing Rylee Kelemen: A Passionate Journalist with Deep Roots in Santa Clarita
Summary: Meet Rylee Kelemen, a dedicated journalist who has recently joined The Signal team. With her lifelong residency in Santa Clarita and a passion for storytelling, Rylee aims to keep the community well-informed. Her prior experience as the Social Media Editor at The Daily Sundial and her degree from California State University, Northridge have equipped her with the necessary skills to engage with the public effectively. -- CityLife
Turning Your Grandmother’s 'Best Birria In Town' Into A Vegan Business
Then, in 2017, she took a catering gig on a whim. She made tamales for a vegan supper club, which turned into a string of opportunities to provide food for more events. She had just graduated with a degree in business and marketing from Cal State Northridge and decided to act fast and turn her hobby into a business. -- LAist
Who is Alyson Hannigan? Exploring the life and career of Dancing With The Stars finalist amidst her surprising transformation
Alyson Hannigan is an actress with a versatile career spanning decades and genres. She was born in Washington, D.C., on March 24, 1974. She went to California State University, Northridge, after high school, where she studied psychology and was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. --Pinkvilla