HALL MIDDLE SCHOOL CAREER FAIR

2014

STUDENT SELECTION GUIDE

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH, 2014

Welcome . . . . .

Dear Hall Middle School Students,

Welcome to the 14th Hall Middle School Career Fair to be held on Friday, February 14, 2014. This event, held every other year, is designed to expose you to some of the many varied career opportunities in the Bay Area. We have arranged for speakers from various professions to present an overview of their jobs in five sessions held throughout the morning.

This Speaker Selection Guide is designed to assist you in determining which careers you’d most like to learn about. Share the Guidebook with your parents and consult with them on your choices. Please identify your top 8 preferences overall. Not all speakers are available every session and we can’t guarantee your placements, but every attempt will be made to satisfy your interests. You’ll receive your customized schedule the day of the event from your homeroom teacher.

We hope you enjoy the day and are inspired to learn more about various careers! The speakers are our guests and we know they will be impressed with your energy, enthusiasm, interest and manners.

Sincerely,

Colleen Flynn, Carolyn Lewis, Terri Reed, Kate Tribuzio Co-Chairs, Career Fair 2014

How to Select Your Choices . . . . .

The next few pages list our participating speakers.

1) Read through the entire Guidebook before making any selections.

2) Select your TOP EIGHT preferences.

3) Number these choices 1through 8 in order of your preferences. 1 would indicate your first preference, 2 your next preference, with 8 being your last choice.

4) Please go to the Hall Website and click on the link for Career Fair Student Selection. You will enter your selections here. Please be aware that once you enter your speaker selections and submit them, you won’t be able to change them.

Have fun choosing your speakers!

Thank you!

INVENTOR/ ON-AIR JOURNALIST/ARCHITECT A Design Generalist working across cars, products, buildings and design – Sally Dominguez (Code 1) I trained and practiced as an architect, but I am best known for my award-winning product designs and my television work. I am a journalist, TV presenter and educator on innovation in design - cars, buildings and products. I am a "T-Shaped" Design Generalist practicing the opposite of specialization. My expertise is an inch deep and a mile wide and I will talk about what I am currently designing, inventing and producing, and how you can have it all as a creative engineer, architect, graphic artist, designer or maker.

BUSINESS – Advertising and Marketing Promotional Marketing Executives, Susanne Denny of Moxie Promotions and Dan Ahern of Fog City (Code 2) We’ve been in the promotional marketing industry for 27 years. Promotional marketing is advertising on specific items such as clothing, writing instruments and drink-ware. What makes this industry so great is that virtually EVERY company or organization uses this type of advertising. Companies and organizations contact us to help them decide on what item would be best for their particular project (such as spirit wear for Hall Middle School or giveaway items for high tech companies around the Bay Area) and we provide them with the items. We’ll have lots of examples to show!

Head of Marketing Doug Sweeney, Nest (Code 3) I lead marketing for Nest, a Silicon Valley start-up created by ex- Apple founders. I will talk about the development of creative and what you would expect working in marketing including the creation of commercials and films. What would a typical day be like? How about launching a product? I will use examples from working at Levi's, adidas, EV1, etoys and Nest.

Chief Revenue Officer Lee Uniacke, Gamestop (Code 4) I have been in the video game industry for many years and currently work at GameStop. GameStop is the world’s largest retailer of Xbox One, PlayStation 4, WiiU, and 3DS consoles and games. I run advertising sales for GameStop.com, GameInformer.com and Kongregate.com. Previously I was vice president of advertising at MTV Networks for Comedy Central and Nickelodeon. Before that I was the group publisher of the Ziff Davis Media Game Division where I created and conducted one of the first comprehensive studies of video game consumers. I launched 1UP.com, and under my leadership large brands such as the Official PlayStation Magazine, Electronic Gaming Monthly and Computer Gaming World hit record levels of new readers.

I have a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Temple University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the University of Delaware. I will be talking about jobs in the video game industry, at internet companies, sales positions and in advertising.

BUSINESS - Culinary Pastry Chef Elizabeth Love, Epic Bakery (Code 5) I am the owner and operator of Epic Bakery. I founded the company almost 3 years ago after earning a pastry degree from Tante Marie Cooking School in San Francisco. Currently, I work from my own kitchen in Larkspur. I sell baked goods at several places throughout Marin, offer catering and teach cooking and baking classes to kids and adults. You will learn what it is like to own and grow your own business, and learn some basic pastry terminology and techniques. We will also do a small chocolate tasting and you will go home with a sample and a recipe from the Epic Bakery kitchen.

Baked goods, available at: Live Water, Stinson Beach; Weaver Coffee, San Rafael; Mag’s Frozen Yogurt, Larkspur; Red Robin Catering, Larkspur; Lark Theater, Larkspur; Catering BUSINESS – Environmental President, Marin Sanitary Services Patty Garbarino (Code 6) I became President of Marin Sanitary Service (MSS) in 2000 after being with the family owned and operated business for 13 years. I was the first woman President of the Refuse Recycling Council and was inducted into the Marin Women’s Hall of Fame in 1999. The California Integrated Waste Management Board lauded MSS as having the highest recycling rate in California and the Marin County Board of Supervisors honored the company with the Golden Spire Business award in 2006. I have been instrumental in creating programs aimed at educating the community on waste diversion and recycling. I believe that the future of preserving and maintaining our natural resources rests in the development of awareness in our young people. Youth have the strength, optimism and energy to become good stewards of the land ~ we must just give them the knowledge and the chance.

Vice President/Scrap Metal Dealer Peter Jackson, Action Metal Recycling (Code 7) I will be discussing with you the world of California Redemption Value (CRV) and Scrap Metal recycling. My position is Vice President/Scrap Metal Dealer at Action Metal Recycling in Richmond, CA. My primary job duties are to manage the day-to-day activities at our scrap yard and to oversee the buying and selling of scrap metal. I will provide some background about the scrap industry, its history and discuss it as a multi-billion dollar worldwide business. You will learn the different household consumables that can be redeemed for CRV and items that have no value. I will discuss with you the different classifications of scrap metal, the names of the different scrap material that can be cashed in, and some background on where the scrap metal goes for processing.

BUSINESS – PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS Chief Operating Officer, EO Products Michael Cronin (Code 8) Our company makes personal care products, like shampoo, lotion, and liquid soaps. We are known in the industry for pushing the envelope of green chemistry in our field. As a manufacturer and research/development company we have many roles that involve multiple fields of science and mechanics. In this session we'll talk about the basic science behind scents, experimentation, and general principals of manufacturing. I will bring some items to smell, feel, and of course we'll have to create some foam!

BUSINESS – REAL ESTATE Realtor, Bob Ravasio (Code 9) I am one of Marin's leading real estate agents. I am also a developer who works with clients to build and remodel homes to sell. I will talk about the pleasures of being your own boss, setting your own hours, helping people make one of the most important decisions of their lives, and only working with people you like. What I also love best about real estate is that it allows me to work close to home, choose my own hours, and be involved in many interesting projects and activities.

BUSINESS – Sports / Recreation /Fitness President and General Manager, Mike Shapiro, San Rafael Pacifics (Code 10) I am a veteran of over 25 years in the sports and entertainment industries, having served roles in sports team management, television production and administration, new media production and rights acquisitions, marketing, athlete representation, consulting and golf management. I have worked in a wide range of professional sports including , golf, and hockey. Over my career, I have served as senior executive legal counsel, media producer and managing principal of my own consulting firm. In baseball, I have served as Vice President and General Counsel of the , Atlanta Braves, and Washington Nationals. I was also the Tiger Woods Brand Manager at Nike, Vice President of Turner Sports and General Manager of Golf.com. Currently, I am the President and General Manager of the San Rafael Pacifics, the team whose home field is at Albert Park in San Rafael.

Director Don Whipple, Director of Mountain Camp and Mountain Camp Woodside (Code 11) Mountain Camps are traditional, coed day and residential summer camps located in Lake Tahoe and Portola Valley. I first began working for Mountain Camp in 1993 and currently oversee all year round operations. I am the President of the Western Association of Independent Camps and serve both locally and nationally on boards for the American Camp Association. I am a proud graduate of UCLA and formerly directed the UCLA Bruin Woods Family Camp in Lake Arrowhead. Have you ever been to summer camp? If you have, you probably loved it and you might have wondered what it is like to work at one. For many kids, camp is their favorite time of year. In this session you will learn what it takes to run a day or overnight summer camp, what it is like to be a camp counselor and even how you can start your own camp one day. You’ll also learn about other opportunities in the field of recreation and youth development. There will be a short video presentation and the session will definitely be interactive. Summer camp is a place where kids have the chance to try lots of new activities, make new friends, gain independence and have an incredible amount of fun!

Gym Owner/Personal Trainer TJ Belger, Cross Fit (Code 12) I am a lifelong athlete who took time to grow into my large physical frame in order to excel at sports. I have always had my foot in the fitness realm. After college, I began teaching PE in my home town. While I liked the job, I decided there was more to explore, so I headed west and landed in Marin County in 1992. After many years as a personal trainer, I opened my own gym in San Rafael, shortly before the birth of my first daughter. Like that of many small business owners, my success can be attributed to a number of factors. However, those who know me well tend to emphasize the same qualities that allowed me to retain those first clients years ago. Although I hold certifications in various aspects of fitness training, I find that it is the independent learning that has been most applicable to my affiliate successes. While life is sometimes stressful and always very busy, I am inspired by the athletes in my classes and the opportunities I have to change people’s lives through their pursuit of fitness via an intelligent fitness program and sound lifestyle and nutrition coaching.

BUSINESS - TECHNOLOGY Computational Chemist Ben Sellers, Genentech (Code 13) Would you like to help sick people? Do you like playing video games? Well I get to do both every day! I use a computer to design medicines for diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's. In my job, I am constantly learning new things about how the human body works and how it breaks down when sick. My background is in computers and science, but my job also involves drawing, writing, and inventing.

SVP Digital Strategy and Creative Jodi Manning, Touchstorm (Code 14) As Touchstorm’s SVP of Digital Strategy and Creative, I draw on my background in art direction and video production to help some of the biggest brands in the world reach consumers online. I have worked at leading advertising agencies in Boston, Chicago, New York & San Francisco, and have worked with some brands you may know such as CoverGirl, Pantene, IBM, American Express, Sony, GoPro, Gillette, ESPN and the NFL.

If you attend my session, you will get to see the global power of a single video on a little website called YouTube, and we'll explore how new media is changing our world. I'll get to learn what is driving our changing habits by the most influential group of consumers there are—you. We'll also have some fun rating and reviewing some of the best and the worst videos online and see what happens. Come prepared to watch, listen, and explore videos in a way you've never thought about.

JOURNALISM/PUBLISHING/ COMMUNICATIONS/BROADCASTING President/Writer/Producer Joan Lisetor, Lisetor Communications (Code 15) I am the president of Lisetor Communications and a writer/ producer for Life Stories DVD, a video production company. I was previously a reporter for the Marin IJ and Crittendon Business News Service. I currently serve as adviser to the San Quentin News. I also served in the Peace Corps from 1985 to 1987 in the Commonwealth of Dominica in the Eastern Caribbean. My Peace Corps assignment was Program Manager for the Bureau of Women’s Affairs. I will discuss my experiences as a volunteer and answer questions about today’s Peace Corps.

Founder and President, Elaine Petrocelli, Book Passage (Code 16) When I started in the book business in 1976, I had the goal of creating the best possible bookstore for the people of Marin County. In 2003, I was delighted to open a second Book Passage along the waterfront in the vibrant San Francisco Ferry Building. Book Passage has been an innovator in bringing the world's finest authors to Marin County and San Francisco. Annually, the two stores host over 800 author events. Book Passage has also created a unique program of in-store classes designed for people who want to learn more about writing and the book business, offering over 100 classes a year. Day-to-day bookselling is at the heart of Book Passage, however, and the booksellers at Book Passage pride themselves on their personalized service and knowledge of books. Book Passage also hosts a large number of book groups in the store, and supplies books and advice to an even larger number of book groups that meet outside the store. Book Passage is especially pleased to act as the seller of rare and used books on behalf of Hospice of Marin, and to help support the programs of that organization.

Our store hosts two young adult reading groups, INK and MB14. Both groups discuss new literature, read and review advance copies of upcoming books, and host teen and tween authors in the store. Recently INK, which includes ages 9-13, hosted the ever- wonderful Gennifer Choldenko, and MB14 (Must Be 14) had the pleasure of welcoming Malinda Lo. Some of our upcoming events include Marissa Meyer for Cress, the sequel to her bestselling Cinder and Scarlet, Daniel Handler, aka Lemony Snicket, for his newest title, and Katherine Longshore for Manor of Secrets, which is perfect for fans of Downton Abbey. Book Passage also prides itself on bringing authors to local schools to speak with their young readers, and we host a number of school book fairs each year which feature book talks from experts on the new and exciting children’s and young adult books. Some of our favorite authors this fall were Mac Barnett, TA Barron, and Jeff Kinney.

In my session I will talk about the world of publishing, creating an environment that supports my passion, and owning a local community-oriented business.

Television and Multi-Media Reporter and Storyteller Doug McConnell, Convergence Media Productions (Code 17) I've been very fortunate to pursue my passions and invent a career based on my primary interests and skills. It's a career that's allowed me to travel far and wide, meet many fascinating people, have great adventures, learn new things every day, listen to compelling stories others have to tell, communicate my own tales, give back to the community and help care for my family along the way. I haven't become wealthy financially, but I've been richly rewarded with amazing experiences I'll never forget. I've been a reporter, storyteller and producer in television and other media for more than 40 years in the Bay Area and around the world, I've hosted a number of long-running television series locally and nationally, written books, given many public presentations and created products for distribution in lots of old and new media formats. My career path hasn't always been easy, direct or predictable. It’s followed twists and turns and ups and downs. I've had plenty of stumbles along the way and have learned at least as much from my failures as I have from my successes. But I'm awfully glad I've taken this journey so far, and there are miles yet to go I hope. I'm always curious to know what's around the next bend.

Reporter/Staff Writer Megan Hansen, Marin Independent Journal (Code 18) I'm a reporter for the local county newspaper specializing in writing about San Rafael, Corte Madera and Larkspur issues. I've been a professional journalist for nearly four years and have worked at newspapers in Del Norte, Humboldt and Marin counties. I've covered everything from local government operations to high- profile murder cases. I'll be talking about what it's like to be a journalist and why education is the key to success.

Publisher Winifred MacLeod, Fast Forward Newspaper (Code 19) Want to participate in really cool interviews and get to go behind- the-scenes? Our reporters say their “teeth are chattering” as they walk into the San Francisco Giants or the Oakland A’s dugout to interview the players before a game! They describe it as “a dream come true.” How about interviewing Ashley Greene, Jackson Rathbone and Nikki Reed of the Twilight series? Zac Efron, Chris Rock, Amanda Bynes, Harrison Ford, Jennifer Hudson or Jack Black? Interested in conducting an interview on the Facebook or YouTube campus? How about getting to wear the new Google glasses? Our reporters described this as a super-cool highlight of their summer. These are just some of the recent experiences of FastForward reporters. I publish FastForward, a magazine written entirely by Marin students. At FastForward, students create digital media and conduct interviews with entertainment, sports, and technology leaders. In my session you will learn how to be involved in the journalism field. Kids who attend FastForward’s Adventure Reporters Program have the rocking journalism skills to ace an important interview. Plus there’s that whole “really fun and awesome” factor!

CEO/Radio Station Owner David W. Winters, Triple Crown Broadcasting, LLC and QuickSilver Broadcasting, LLC (Code 20) I have owned nine radio stations in the States of Wisconsin and Michigan and sold off seven of the nine over the last few years. I currently own two radio stations in Wausau, Wisconsin (WMZK- FM and WJMT-AM) and one internet radio station in Marin County.

As an owner of a radio station I oversee programming, sales and the financial situation of the company. I meet each week and discuss programming, music, talk shows and our sports play-by- play with our Director of Programming. I meet with the Sales Managers and sales people each day either in person, by phone or by email. The Business Manager of my company talks with me many times during the day. We also get to meet some pretty interesting people in the community and world. I spend my day meeting owners and managers of other businesses to offer them radio advertising to generate customers to their business. We also broadcast many sports events during each week: high school, youth and professional throughout the year.

My first radio job was in Eureka, CA while in high school during summers. I spent seven years after I graduated college at KMPC- AM radio station in Los Angeles. This is a notable time because it was owned by Gene Autry who also owned the California Angels team. I learned how to write advertisements in my early days of working at radio stations. A secret to writing some really good advertising copy is to not spend too much time trying to be perfect. Get all the thoughts down and revise to a final draft. I will talk about my experiences and the business aspect of owning radio stations as well as keeping up with current technology and internet radio stations.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Facilities and Equipment Superintendent Craig W. Dodson, Golden Gate Bridge District (Code 21) I am responsible for a significant portion of the day-to-day maintenance of the world famous span and associated equipment and facilities. I oversee a workforce of 25 employees in widely varying occupations such as Carpenters, Cement Masons, Laborers, and Automotive/Heavy Duty Mechanics. Previously I had a long career with the Department of Defense, working with the U.S. Navy, Public Works Projects on the construction, overhaul and refueling of Nuclear Reactor Plants. I have worked on the following projects: retrieval of a Russian Nuclear Submarine using the Hughes-Glomar Explorer, the construction, testing and certification of the Sea Lab Project – which was used for exploration of the ocean floor, as well as, the construction and testing of the space laboratory Skylab in the 1970’s.

Construction Engineer Tom Barr, Ghilotti Bros. Construction Company (Code 22) I am an Engineer of a multi-million dollar company and one of the largest employers of construction personnel in Northern California. I will discuss careers in the construction industry as well as the education, skills and interests needed to be successful. Project management, engineering, estimating and contract management are all careers within the construction industry that you may not be aware of. The presentation will also cover recent local signature projects you may have heard of such as the Crissy Field Tidal Marsh renovation project valued at $12 million dollars, San Francisco International Airport Boarding Area A project valued at $26 million dollars and the U.S. Highway 101/580 Interchange in San Rafael project valued of $52 million dollars.

EDUCATION Teacher Jennifer Fry, Hall Middle School (Code 23) If I were to tell my high school self that I was going to end up having a career in art--well, there was no way that I would have believed it. Why? Because I didn't begin my study of art until college - when I finally stopped listening to the words of MY middle school art teacher telling me that I couldn't draw. I realized I actually had a knack for color, design, and composition, and even more importantly, a passion for creativity. Sixteen years later, having worked as a graphic designer, photographer, writer, and art teacher, I've learned that to have a career in art, Thomas Edison was absolutely correct in saying, "Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration". In other words, whatever you dream of doing can be done with a spark of passion and a lot of hard work. In my session, I will share my journey from believing I was not good at anything to building a meaningful career as an artist.

ENGINEERING / SCIENCE NASA Engineer (Code 24) Michael Flynn, National Aeronautics and Space Agency I am a mechanical engineer working for NASA, Ames Research Center. I perform research into spacecraft life support systems. These are technologies that keep astronauts alive during space flight. In my position I have worked on systems that are currently operating on the International Space Station. I have traveled all over the world to conduct research, most notably to the South Pole, Antarctica. In my session I will talk about current NASA projects and what skills, education and interests you should have to enter this field. I will bring examples of the technologies that I have worked on that have been tested by astronauts.

FASHION/STYLE Senior Artist and Personal Beauty Advisor, Sephora Lawrence Anthony R. Lim, Senior Artist (Code 25) Art has always been a passion of mine. Having an active imagination, the artistry of makeup can make even the most intricate dreams become realities. There are limitless possibilities in the beauty industry, and becoming Senior Artist at the West Coast flagship Sephora on Powell Street has truly fulfilled my passion for artistry. Makeup is an extension of your personality - it holds the promise of a brilliant smile, the confidence to take over the world, and the ability to let your inner beauty shine through. Unveiling the beauty of my clients every day grants me the privilege of changing lives, one brush at a time. Michael DeMartini, Personal Beauty Advisor (Code 25) I have been in the Beauty Industry in one capacity or another for more than half my life. Having a strong theatre background partnered with my eye to develop and nurture talent led to a very successful career in the modeling industry, and my foray into the limitless world of beauty was inevitable. I currently love being the Personal Beauty Advisor at the Powell Street Sephora, and hope that today’s presentations present and inspire all to realize that the only limits to a career in beauty, and life itself, are the boundaries of your imagination, of which there are none.

Retail Merchandising Consultant Allison Berardi (Code 26) I am a Health and Wellness lifestyle category expert. I have worked with some of the best brands in retail, hotel, spa, wellness, beauty, yoga and fitness. Some of the brands I have worked with include: Levi Strauss and Company, Post Ranch Inn, (one of the nicest hotels in the world), The Spa at Hotel Healdsburg, California Pacific Medical Center, Nicholas Perricone M.D., Yoga Works, Yoga Tree, Evolve Pilates and Pelo Fitness. My session will be focused on the retail and merchandising work I do with customers in the health and wellness space. I will show you the best women's active wear retail lines and wellness products, how I display products for the best sales results, what makes a good buyer/merchandiser in retail and how to create a niche in a large retail market. You will have the opportunity to look at live products and find out why they sell.

Fashion Designer, Owner & Operator Amy Kuschel Brugger, Amy Kuschel Bride (Code 27) I've been a fashion designer for almost 25 years. I grew up in Western New York and studied Fashion Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, graduating in 1989. I'm looking forward to telling you about my journey from design school to fashion designer and business owner. I'll talk about the challenges and rewards of this exciting field, including the benefits of "Made in USA" (we make all of our dresses in San Francisco!). I'll also show you examples of our work and discuss what it's like owning a successful fashion design business.

FILM, MUSIC, PERFORMING ARTS, FINE ARTS CFI Education Director John Morrison, California Film Institute (Code 28) I have been in the film business for over 40 years. I started in 1972 in Massachusetts. I co-founded the Northampton and New England Film Festivals. I have also been a city councilor, and taught film at the University of Massachusetts. In 1999 I moved to the and became the CFI Education Director for the prestigious California Film Institute, presenters of the Mill Valley Film Festival and owners of the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center. I am also the Children’s Film programmer for the Mill Valley Film Festival Children’s Fest as well as Northampton, MA KidsBestFest. I am presently the chief consultant for Kidflix Global, a new company importing international children’s films to the US. My monthly cable access show Aspect Ratio is available on demand at the Community Media Center of Marin.

Production Coordinator Timothy Hahn, Pixar Animation Studios (Code 29) Pixar is the studio that made the Toy Story films, The Incredibles, and most recently, Monsters University. I've been working at Pixar for three years, and in the film industry since I graduated from Amherst College in 2006. My presentation will focus on my work at Pixar and the computer generated 3D animation industry. If you're interested in how art and technology combine to make amazing animated films (and where Production Coordinators like me fit into that process), please come to my presentation. Additionally, if you have questions about the film industry in general I'm happy to talk about my time before Pixar, too.

Illustrator Rich Sigberman, Rich Sigberman Art & Illustration (Code 30) My goal as an illustrator is to help companies and individuals stand out visually from their competition by creating original custom images to highlight their unique capabilities. I am looking for opportunities to work with those who appreciate artwork whose ideas come from them at least as much as from me. I also believe that art raises one’s spirit in ways that are indefinable, but real and lasting. In my 30 years creating artwork on a full-time basis, I work hard to ensure that each piece I create is done to the best of my ability. I’ve created colorful posters for music festivals, distinctive personal wedding contracts (Ketubot) , eye-catching, one-of-a-kind logos for companies large and small, and witty artwork for websites — to name just a few of the kinds of illustrations that promote businesses and personal events. The greatest joy is really when my clients begin to rediscover their own creative side. A synergy is created, and ideas come out that neither one of us would have thought of alone. As they see the piece progress, their excitement is fuel for me, and together we co- create a great piece of Art! The above is all about being an illustrator. In between these projects, I do my own “fine art”, samples of which will also be shown. In my session, I will talk to you about a career as an artist and illustrator and I will also share some of my current projects.

Voice Actor Peter Barto (Code 31) I am a Marin County native and, among many other things, a voice actor. I’ve had the privilege of creating voices for cartoons, computer games, toys, audio tours, radio and television spots, infomercials, corporate and sales training projects, documentaries, and technical programs for a broad range of clients. I have worked on well-known games such as the NBA 2K games, Telltale Studio's Sam & Max series, all sorts of toys for Leapfrog and Playskool, and many, many other applications. I will discuss how I got into the business, and how it's not just about having an interesting voice, but being creative and comfortable acting in front of people. Freelance Musician/Teacher Matthew Charles Heulitt (Code 32) I have been a self-employed guitarist in the Bay Area for over ten years. My "job" is an ever-changing blend of teaching, performing, touring, and recording for hire. Students will learn what's involved in having a successful self-created career as a musician.

Owner & Executive of The Belrose Theatre Margie Belrose (Code 33) I have spent nearly 50 years running the Belrose Theatre in San Rafael, staging performances, teaching dance to children and adults - and dancing, always dancing. In 2010, I was named San Rafael's "person of the year," and published my memoir, "The Me I Found: A Journey." I will speak about the performing arts and careers in theatre.

Filmmaker/Photographer Aida Daay (Code 34) I am a filmmaker and a photographer working in the San Francisco Bay Area. As a photographer, I’ve worked commercially for almost twenty years, creating compelling portraits and presenting stories in a dramatic way, from my complex works documenting the lives of families in Havana, Cuba, to the portraits of life on the road riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles with bikers across two states. My photography is in private collections around the globe, including the Paul Sack Collection at the SF MOMA. As a filmmaker, I gravitate towards complex stories about women, exploring a wide range of topics. I have written and directed 5 short narrative films that have run the film festival circuit. I am working on my first feature film project, a recent finalist for the Sundance Institute Labs. In this discussion we will focus on what it means to be a visual storyteller in a culture where we are constantly bombarded by imagery. We will talk about how “to see” by looking at light, shadow, composition and color, and about finding honesty and truth in our stories and finding something to say, even if we are creating crazy cat videos. This is also a discussion about perseverance and the creation of good art. LAW ENFORCEMENT, PUBLIC SAFETY, MILITARY San Francisco Police Department Anthony Manfreda, SFPD (Code 35) My parents immigrated to the and settled in San Francisco, where I was born and raised. I have been employed with the San Francisco Police Department for close to 29 years, and I currently hold the rank of Sergeant. Throughout my career I have been assigned to the Patrol Division and am presently working at Northern Police Station. I will discuss the requirements and testing process for joining the SFPD, along with a brief summary of the Police Academy and Field Training. During the session, I will present the many career paths a member can choose while in the department - ranging from patrol ("the street"), our Investigative Bureau, Plainclothes operations, Tactical (SWAT, Bomb squad), forensic sciences (CSI), IT dept., etc. Jim Miranda, SFPD (Ret) (Code 35) As a member of the SFPD, I worked on patrol for 17 years. For the last 11 years I worked as a detective in the investigative unit. I have investigated narcotics-related crimes (working with the federal Drug Enforcement Agency), gang violence, gambling, and juvenile crimes such as assault, battery and malicious mischief (e.g. graffiti). Come hear me discuss my career in law enforcement from the Police Academy to working on the streets.

Assistant Special Agent In Charge Jeffrey K. Harp, Federal Bureau of Investigation (Code 36) I entered on duty into the FBI, May 14, 1995. Following training at the FBI Academy, I was assigned to the Los Angeles Field Office where I was a member of FBI Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) and responsible for conducting investigations in International Terrorism. In January 1998, I was selected to serve on the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) where I spent four and a half years as an operator on an assault team, specializing in aircraft hijackings, international security and working closely with U.S. Military Special Operations Groups. I was promoted to the position of Supervisory Special Agent at FBIHQ in June 2002 where I was responsible for establishing and overseeing FBI detainee operations in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and Afghanistan as well as managing military liaisons at each of the Combatant Commands. In January 2005, I was promoted to the position of Field Supervisor in San Francisco where I managed the Joint Terrorism Task Force and supervised the Field SWAT Team in San Francisco. In April 2008, I was selected to be the Director’s FBI representative as a Legal Attache in Sofia, Bulgaria. This assignment also covered the countries of Albania and Macedonia. I returned to San Francisco April 2009, after serving one year overseas and am currently the Assistant Special Agent In Charge overseeing SWAT, the Evidence Response Team, Foreign Language Programs, Surveillance, and Intelligence Collection.

I will discuss how to become an FBI agent, training at the FBI Academy and various situations we encounter, including crimes and terrorism. I will also discuss other careers available in the FBI, such as linguists and intelligence analysts.

US Navy Aviation Paul Strand (Code 37) Prior to my current career, I had the awesome experience of serving in the US Navy for 10 years as an Officer and Aviator. After graduating from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Aerospace Engineering in 1987, I went down to Pensacola, Florida for Aviation Officer Candidate School. Following 14 arduous weeks of AOCS, I stayed in Pensacola for a year of flight training where I earned my wings of gold, followed by an additional year of advanced flight training in the S-3B Viking, in San Diego, CA. I then went to Jacksonville, Florida to join my fleet squadron, the VS-31 “Topcats”.

While assigned to my fleet squadron, I made two 6½ month deployments at sea to the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and Norwegian Sea, plus numerous other shorter deployments, aboard the aircraft carriers USS Eisenhower and the USS George Washington. I was part of the operations in Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Next I went back to shore duty, where I served as a Flight instructor in in the S-3B in San Diego for four years. I created training programs, taught in the classroom, instructed tactics simulators, and conducted in-flight instruction in the S-3B, to include taking students to land on the aircraft carrier for the first time. Over the course of my career I amassed 1500 flight hours, 300 aircraft carrier landings, and earned numerous awards for professional and operational excellence. For the past 17 years, I have been working in the stock market as a mutual fund manager.

Coroner Investigator (Code 38) Kenneth Advincula, Marin County Sheriff’s and Coroner’s Office I am assigned in the Coroner Division of the Marin County Sheriff’s Office. I graduated with a BS in Applied Mathematics with a Minor in Criminal Justice from CSU East Bay. While I was in college, I was a student intern with the San Mateo County Coroner’s Office. That is where I was exposed to death investigations. The role of the Coroner is to determine the cause (why) and manner (how) of someone’s death. I work with different family members, doctors, police officers and other people who may know the person who passed away. The student’s will NOT be exposed to any pictures, which would show a person’s face, name, or anything that is inappropriate for their age. Instead, they will be shown pictures of the various forensic TV shows such as CSI, NCIS, etc. I will bring fake bones which can be passed around amongst the students. I will also show them cartoon images of the body organs and skeletons.

State Park Ranger Tom Frazier, California State Parks (Code 39) I’ve been a Marin County Ranger for 12 years. Being a State Park Ranger involves a variety of jobs ranging from Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Interpretation, Resource Management, Administrative and Maintenance duties. I’ll present how to become a State Park Ranger, what the expectations of a State Park Ranger are and what the job duties are of a State Park Ranger. If you’re looking for a career in the outdoors, like using your physical and mental skills and like to help people, then a career as a State Park Ranger might be suited for you.

Firefighter, Captain, and President of the SF Firefighters Union Tom O’Connor, San Francisco Fire Department (Code 40) I am a 20-year veteran of the San Francisco Fire Department, serving in the Mission, Bayview and Chinatown fire stations. I am currently the Captain of Truck 2 in Chinatown. I am also President of the San Francisco Firefighters Union which represents the 1,800 brave men and women that serve the City. I am also head of the Firefighters Toy Program which delivers over 40,000 toys to children in San Francisco’s poorest neighborhoods. In my session you will learn what skills and education you need to be a firefighter and why it is so rewarding. I will also tell you of some of my experiences fighting fires in San Francisco.

LEGAL Lawyer Lori Ocheltree, Duane Morris (Code 41) You’ve seen lawyers in the movies and on TV and heard all the lawyer jokes. Come and talk to a real lawyer and find out what a day in the life of an attorney working for a large law firm in downtown San Francisco is really like. Learn how this career can be entertaining, challenging, exhausting, and rewarding. My job is to keep track of the ever-changing laws, make sure my clients stay out of legal trouble, and rescue them when they get into trouble. You will see what a lawyer really does both in the office and in the courtroom and find out why the work we lawyers do is important. You will hear true stories involving crazy lawsuits and learn what you can do (even starting in Middle School) to become a lawyer.

MEDICINE BSN, RN NICU and Pediatrics Karyn Gordon, Marin General Hospital (Code 42) I think I have the best job in the world. I work with premature babies and kids of all ages. Sometimes babies are born too early so they need to come into the intensive care nursery so we can help them get used to living outside of their mom. I also take care of kids that come to hospital when they need surgery, break a bone, or have a hard time breathing because of asthma and many other injuries and diseases. If you decide to come to my session you'll hear about what it's like to take care of newborn babies and kids of all ages.

Interventional Cardiologist Rick Shunk (Code 43) Although I am most proud of being Adelaide and Amelia and Jacob's dad, I also happen to be an Interventional Cardiologist. As they will tell you, one of the things I do is to rush to the hospital, sometimes in the middle of the night to fix people who are having heart attacks. I like my job because I help people and they usually are extremely appreciative. If you come to this session you will learn more about what interventional cardiologists do and what training is required to be able to do it. You will also have a chance to see and handle some cool tools and ask questions and maybe even handle a real heart!

Medical Director Drug Development Dr. Jennifer Lauchle, Genentech (Code 44) I work on a team of people at Genentech that study new medicines for cancer. My job focus is to apply research from the laboratory as we study medicines in people for the first time to determine if new medicines are safe and shrink tumors. After college, I attended medical school and trained as a physician that specialized in children with cancer and blood disorders at UCSF. I cared for patients and conducted experiments to understand how cancer develops and how to predict which medicines will stop cancer growth. In my session you will hear about how we study cancer to create and evaluate new cancer treatments and the training required to pursue a career in drug development. If you are considering a career in science or medicine you'll want to attend to hear about my experiences. Medical and Rescue Services, National Ski Patrol (Code 45) Eric Magnuson and Elliott Magnuson, Alpine Meadows Ski Resort We are members of the National Ski Patrol, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing volunteer medical and rescue services to ski areas around the country. We are both part of the Alpine Meadows ski patrol, and spend many weekends & holidays on the slopes helping to treat and transport injured skiers, assist with avalanche control, ski area safety, and perform rescue operations for the skiing public. As volunteers, we work side by side with the ski area's professional, full-time patrol and are considered part of the staff. During the week Eric works for Accenture as a management consultant, and Elliott owns and operates Mag's Local Yogurt, the popular store in downtown Larkspur.

Founder & Director Center for Mind-Body Medicine James S. Gordon, MD, (Code 46) I am the father of Gabriel Gordon-Berardi, Founder and Director of Center for Mind-Body Medicine, and a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Family Medicine at Georgetown Medical School. I have served as President Bill Clinton’s Chair of the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy.

I’ve worked with some of the most troubled people on the planet, including violent criminals, potential suicide bombers in the Middle East, and juvenile gang members in Washington, DC. I travel to pre- or post- war or natural disaster zones helping traumatized victims—such as Haiti, Israel, Gaza, Kosovo, and New Orleans after hurricane Katrina. With these deeply troubled people, I use techniques to teach people to use their body to affect their mind and use their mind to affect their body. These techniques teach people how to deal with hard times and how to have fun.

I will talk about my work and demonstrate some of the same techniques that I have successfully taught others around the world. These techniques give people the special abilities to know more about themselves, to understand people and situations better, and to remain calm in times of extreme stress and difficulty. PUBLIC SERVICE Guide Dogs for the Blind (Code 47) Guide Dogs for the Blind is more than an industry-leading guide dog school; we are a passionate community that serves the visually impaired. With exceptional client services and a robust network of trainers, puppy raisers, donors and volunteers, we prepare highly qualified guide dogs to serve and empower individuals who are blind or have low vision. A Guide Dog team consists of a dog and a person. The dog has been specially trained to assist the mobility of a person who is blind. The dog is trained to lead, obey commands, avoid distractions, and disobey a command if it would put the team in danger. The person is responsible for directing the dog by keeping a mental map, being the leader of the team and providing care and praise. Through teamwork and companionship, they share a bond of trust and love. In our session we will talk about the following topics: What are the unique abilities of Guide Dogs? What are GDB's methods of training? When is a dog paired with a blind person? What's life like for a working Guide Dog? How long is a Guide Dog in service?

We may even bring in some special friends . . . .

STUDENT SELECTION CAREER FAIR 2014 Ø Please go to the Hall Website Ø Please click on the Student Selection link Ø Submit your selections by Monday, January 27th Ø If you have not submitted your selections by Jan 27th – speakers will be assigned to you

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