Meet Our Staff
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Grace Chou, M.D. Director, Student Health Center, Chief Medical Officer (707) 654-1173 |
Education: MD, Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine BA, Case Western Reserve University, Chemistry and Psychology, Magna Cum Laude Certifications: Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine Physician and Surgeon, Medical Board of California Professional Experience: Senior staff physician, Stanford Healthcare (formerly Alliance Medical Group) |
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Heather Hutchinson, MSN, FNP Nurse Practitioner and Medical Officer Email |
Education: MSN - FNP Samuel Merritt College Certifications: Certified FNP from AANP (American Academy of Nurse Practitioners) PHN - Public Health Nurse, MSN from Samuel Merritt University Oakland. Professional Experience: Primary care in private practice, University Healthcare Alliance. |
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Ian Wallace, Ph.D Director of Counseling Email |
Education: PhD, Counseling Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University
MA, Clinical Psychology (MFT), Pepperdine University
BA, Psychology, The College of New Jersey
Certifications: CA Licensed Psychologist
(PSY 23646)
Professional Experience: Clinical: UC Berkeley, Counseling and Psychological Services; Fresno City College,
Psychological Services; Virginia Commonwealth University, University Counseling Services.
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Marie Ekmekjian, LPCC, CRC Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Email
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Education: MS, Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling, California State University, Fresno BA, Psychology, California State University, Sacramento BA, Criminal Justice, California State University, Sacramento Certifications: CA Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Professional Experience: Areas of Expertise: College Counseling, self-esteem and identity development, social justice and multicultural counseling, depression, mood, and anxiety disorders, individuals with disabilities, trauma informed counseling; LGBTQIA2S+ Ally Clinical Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy |
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Janice Hoffman, Pharm.D RPh Consultant Pharmacist Email |
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Carla Jimenez, MA Medical Assistant Email |
Education: St. Patricks-St. Vincent High School 1996 Certifications: Phlebotomy Technician-National Professional Experience: Lead Medical Assistant/Community Health Worker at Berkeley Primary Care Back Office Coordinator/Lead Medical Assistant at Touro University Medical Center
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Tianna Sims, MA Medical Assistant Email |
Education: Hogan High School- 2006 Boston Reed College- 2009-2010 Certifications: Clinical Medical Assistant, Boston Reed College- 2010 CCBMA- 2011 Professional Experience: Financial District Foot & Ankle Center- 2014-2015 |
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Parvin Lester Confidential Advocate
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Education: M.S. Forensic Psychology from Arizona State University B.A. Political Science and Minor in History from University of California Riverside Certifications: Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Advocacy NOVA Trauma Informed Professional Experience: Confidential Advocate at Victims Empowerment Support Team |
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Angeli Acosta, MPH, MCHES Health Educator Email |
Education: BS General Microbiology - California Polytecnic University, Pomona Certifications: Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) NASM - Certified Nutrition Coach Certified 200hr Vinyasa Yoga Instructor Professional Experience: 2012-2014 Maternal Child Health Intern - Sonoma County Dept of Health Services
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