Career Guest Speaker Series
Pizza with a Pro
Pizza with a Pro:
Pizza with a Professional at Mount Vernon High School is an opportunity for students to learn more about potential careers from local community members. Join us in the College and Career Center 11/12 during your lunch to learn about these careers! Pizza is provided. CTE Students can earn leadership points.
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2024-2025 Pizza with a Professional Guest Speakers
March Healthcare Careers
3/10 Both Lunches-Dr. Mariany Morales - Dentist, Searma. More about Mariany - Video link
3/12 Both Lunches - Adamaris Ocamp- Registered Nurse Skagit Regional Health . More about Adarmaris. "My name is Adamaris Ocampo. I am 25 years old and I am a Registered Nurse (RN) at Skagit Valley Hospital. I graduated from MVHS in 2018. I graduated Nursing School from SVC in June 2024 and I will be graduating with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree at UW Bothell this June. Fun facts: I love to travel."
3/21 Both Lunches- Laura Torseth- Physical Therapist. More about Laura Torseth. Laura graduated from MVHS. She received a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northwestern University. She has worked in all sectors of healthcare.
3/28 Both Lunches- Sendan Center The Sendan Center provides the very best in child and adolescent mental and behavioral healthcare services through comprehensive, collaborative, evidence-based care. Come learn about a career in behavioral health!
April: Careers in Criminal Justice and Social Justice
4/18 Both Lunches- Hear from prosecutors who represent the state in criminal cases and victim advocates who support individuals affected by crimes. Learn about their roles, job duties, and the path to working in these areas.
4/25 Both Lunches- Meet local judges and commissioners who oversee cases in the courtroom. Gain insight into the judicial system, how judges make decisions, and the qualifications needed for these roles.
Recorded Career Videos:
Below are links to recorded Career Guest Speakers. These links are provided by a variety of organizations and offer a great way to learn from real professionals about careers.
Career Connect WA Career Speaker Videos
Junior Achievement Career Speakers Videos
Career One Stop Career Speaker Videos
Past Pizza with Pro Guest Speakers
Goodwinds Composites: Amelia Cook
Solifab Solar
PACCAR: Peter Britanyak
BP Refinery
Skagit Regional Health
Taylor Made Trucking
Janicki
IBEW 191 Electrician Union
Jose M Tapia, T-Mobile Engineer, System Architecture. Former Business owner
Irene Ibanez Medical field and Nursing School
Freddy Llanos (Interpreter for the Mariners)
Julio Rodriguez, Accounting
Larson and Gross, Certified Public Accountant and Consultants: Learn about careers in accounting, as well as a scholarship opportunity available to current MVHS Seniors.
Enrique Lopez Cisneros, Regional Migrant Coordinator with ESD 189.
Gracie Ermi, Research Software Engineer with Vulcan Inc.
Krista Madlung and Heather Jones, Strategic Emergency Education.
Nick Galati, Biology Professor, at Western Washington University
Isabel Zaragoza, BSN, Registered Nurse, Migrant Health
Rafael Lucatero, Lieutenant, with Northwest Region, Mount Vernon
Cynthia M. Ruiz, Engineering Program Manager
Mathew Schwab, Navy Search and Rescue Pilot
Hexcel
Chris Salvador, Project Engineer at PACCAR
MVSD Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, and Speech Therapist
Hospice of the Northwest
Lauren Ciarpelli, Surgical Nurse
Caliber Precision Manufacturing
Nichols Brothers Boat Builders
Andrew Brown, Resident Nurse
Elmo Rojas, Chef
The Evergreen Beauty School
Pacific Woodtech
Jen Swanson, Starbucks Regional Manager
CPI Plumbing and Heating
Jose Tapia, T-Mobile Engineer
Kirby Duncan, Blizzard Entertainment as a Software Engineer
Catherine Wyman, Computer Science Department Chair at Skagit Valley College
Ken Duncan, District Sales Manager for the Pacific Northwest from BELIMO AMERICAS, HVAC
Skagit Regional Clinical Training Program
HF Sinclair Refinery
Nordic HVAC Company
Edge Analytical Laboratories (CHEMIST)
Skagit County Public Health (Former MVHS Graduate)
NW Laborers Union: Miguel Edmondson
Seattle City Lights
Skagit Valley Hospital: Interpreters