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Ethnic and Cultural Diversity

James Sobredo

Professor in Asian American Studies at California State University, Sacramento. I am Filipino-American, born in the Philippines, raised in Guam and grew up speaking Illonggo, Chamorro, English and Tagalog. Currently livin in Northern California: Central Valley and SF Bay Area. Was a student activist in undergraduate years. Transitioned to "community organizing" during doctoral program and remain committed to the Filipino, Latino, and Asian American community. At a formal level, have been involved in "service learning" projects for last 10 years.

Lydia Santa Cruz

I am and have been a professional Realtor for over 25 years! I went to college after 30 years after having written an apparently hilarious story about how Technology Has Changed My Life. Will fill more of this as time permits. Thank you for your presence!

Mary Ann Warfield

25+ years in the Accounting field ; Preservation Historian I had been a bookkeeper in a family owned business in St. Louis for a number of years. I married in 1972. In 1982, my husband, two daughters and I moved to Kansas City so that he could start a job with the Social Security Administration. I took a job in accounting in the corporate world. My husband died from a sudden coronary in 1995.

John C Stockton

I am a 75-year-old retired Aerospace Engineer and Buddhist. I was married for forty years. Seven years ago , we divorced amicably. One year ago yesterday my former wife died unexpectedly of a massive heart attack. Since her death, I've stepped up my Buddhist practice considerably.

Leonard Yarberry

I am an unemployed astroanthropologist ; City gov. Development Director

Colleen Maki

I have been a French Teacher and Art Teacher at the secondary level for the past 22 years. Last year I was informed that my job would no longer exist. I don't want to stop working yet!! I'd love to use my teaching skills for at least another decade. I really enjoy foreign languages and would also like to work as a translator or interpreter in French. It has always been a dream to work abroad for a year, and I am open to that experience now! I've worked at the same job for 22 years, lived in the same area of Michigan and am ready for a change!!!!

Ronald Stebenne

Teacher, youth pastor, entrepreneur ; social entrepreneur Teacher, mentor, promoter of action sports products and programs, youth pastor, entrepreneur, social worker, counselor

Sharon Elsayed

adult lrng, communication, social mktg ; tbd I'm still quite active in my career, but am looking forward and very interested in continuing to give to non-profit, social action organizations and causes. I have worked in international development, disability services, and human subjects research. The common themes and activities across these areas have been education/learning and communication/information. Super comfortable with technology!!