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Adele Hutchinson (B.A. 2007) Permissions Manager, American Psychological Association

“I knew I wanted to work in the publishing industry,” says Adele Hutchison, “because I love to read so much.”  Since graduating in 2007 with . . .

Alanna Trejo
Alanna Trejo (B.A. 2007) Presidential Aide, California State University Channel Islands

Alanna Trejo didn’t start out as an English major. She began at CSUSB in psychology but English felt like a better fit, especially as she . . .

Amanda Baker
Amanda Baker (B.A. 2015) Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Army

Amanda Baker was torn between two passions:  a love for journalism and her . . .

Andrea Harlin
Andrea “Nikki” Harlin, (B.A. 2014, M.F.A. 2016) Field Representative, Congressman Pete Aguilar District Office

Andrea (“Nikki”) Harlin works for an elected official. She is a field representative for the District Office of Congressman . . .

Brock Brawner
Brock Brawner (B.A. 2016) Copywriter, HyattWard Advertising 

Brock Brawner gets paid to write, and he writes a lot. As a copywriter at HyattWard, an award-winning . . .

Candace Loya
Candace Loya (B.A. 2003) Community Content Manager, Esri

The English major “taught me to be an excellent storyteller”. says Candace Loya. And as the . . .

Catherine Perez
Catherine Perez (B.A. 2011) Attorney, District Attorney’s Office, Buncombe County, North Carolina

As a state prosecutor for a North Carolina district attorney’s office, Catherine Perez creates positive social change at the local level. It’s what . . .

Jessica Lee
Jessica Lee (B.A. 2011, M.A. 2013) Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, Principal Financial Group

Jessica Lee tracks geopolitical events and cyber criminals. She works as a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst for . . .

Jessica Williams
Jessica Williams (B.A. 2014) Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Student

Jessica Williams knows about language centers in the brain, vocal tract anatomy, and treatments for language disorders in children and adults.    She is a . . .

John Neiuber
John Neiuber (B.A. 1977) CEO, Trinity Youth Services

“An English major will open doors that you never thought possible,” says John Neiuber, knowingly.   John is the CEO of . . .

Kim Hunsaker
Kim Hunsaker (B.A. 1997, M.P.A. 2015) Special Projects Liaison, CSUSB Student Health Center 

Kim Hunsaker thought she would be a teacher.  But after earning her B.A. in English, she ended up staying at CSUSB and . . .

Lauren Gray
Lauren Gray (B.A. 2012) Media Specialist & Project Manager for Manufacturing Blaze Bioscience

Like many English majors, Lauren Gray loved her English classes but unequivocally knew that she didn’t love the idea of teaching. Other students also fear that a degree in English is the surest path to . . .

Miguel Reid
Miguel Reid (B.A. 1998, M.A. 2000) Associate Professor Riverside Community College

For the past 16 years Miguel Reid has been a tenure-line Associate Professor of English and English as a Second Language (ESL) at Riverside Community College (RCC). It wasn’t a direct path for Miguel between . . .

Mischa Tacchia
Mischa Tacchia (B.A. 2006, M.P.A. 2013) English Teacher, Indian Springs High School, Golden Apple Winner

Mischa Tacchia sees a global purpose to his teaching at Indian Springs High School in San Bernardino:  “I love having an impact on . . .

Sara Gerber
Sara Gerber (B.A. 2009, M.F.A. 2011) Human Resources Business Partner, Monster Energy 

In a given week, Sara Gerber might write a creative product description, run a job fair, present a talk on company branding, discuss wellness initiatives, and mentor new employees. Sara handles all this and more as a . . .

Sarah Sikora
Sarah Sikora (B.A. 2018) Marketing Intern, Cosmetics and Fashion, New York

It can be stressful not knowing what you’ll do after graduation.  That’s why during the summer before her senior year Sarah Sikora got herself two amazing internships in New York City, positioning herself well for . . .

Steven Gomez
Steven Gomez (B.A. 2007, M.A. 2012) ESL Instructor and Teacher Educator U.S. State Department and PH International

We caught up with CSUSB alum Steven Gomez while he was in Estonia—only one of the many destinations that have characterized Steven’s far-flung career teaching English abroad. Since completing his B.A. in English . . .

Tracy Vaughn-Manley
Tracy Vaughn-Manley B.A. 1995) Associate Professor of African American Literature, Northwestern University

“I would not be here if not for this institution,” says Dr. Tracy Vaughn-Manley when speaking about CSUSB and its English Department. Tracy is an associate professor of instruction in the African American Studies Department at . . .

Victoria Porraz
Victoria Porraz (B.A. 2001) English Teacher, Granite Hills High School 

“When we get to do literature, that’s when I’m on fire,” says Victoria Porraz. Victoria is an English teacher at . . .