Hello! My name is Nichole Pichardo and I'm a Communications Specialist at the Orange County Department of Education. I am a graduate of Cal State Fullerton (GO TITANS) and I possess a Bachelors Degree in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations. My experience ranges from working with big brands like Ford, Sprint and Kawasaki, to telling the amazing stories that take place on a daily basis across Orange County's public schools. I'm excited to talk about what you can do with a career in communications/public relations.

Email: nicholempichardo@gmail.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nichole-pichardo-9301b72/

Good evening. My name is Kim Thorsen and I am an elementary teacher in the Brea Olinda Unified School District. I have been doing this longer than you've been alive! I love what I do, and would be excited to tell you more about my process to become a teacher, options within the field of education, and some things to consider. I can't wait to share my experiences and discuss questions you may have.

Email: kthorsen@bousd.us

My name is Dr. Iglesias and I currently work as a Lecturer for the University of California, Riverside, Fullerton College, San Diego City College and SNHU. I have a Master’s degree in Sociology, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. My research focuses on Hip Hop pedagogy and praxis and I am also the President of the Hip Hop Association of Advancement and Education and Chair of the Global Conference on Hip Hop Education. I love teaching and serving my global community and look forward to sharing more about what I do with you soon!

Email: Tasha.Iglesias@hotmail.com / HHAAEBoard@gmail.com

Hello! My name is Lyndsey Gutierrez, and I am a small business owner. I work from the comfort of my own home, and I make jewelry and pack orders on a daily basis. Some of my passions are fashion design, social media marketing and being creative. I am currently a full time student at California State University, Fullerton earning my undergraduate degree in Psychology. I'm so excited to talk about what it is like being a small business owner and answer any questions about what I do!

Hi, my name is RJ and I am a union makeup artist for film and television. I have been doing makeup for 29 years and i do everything from beauty through special effects. A few shows I have worked on include: the Orville, 13 Reasons Why, Marvels Agents of Shield, Captain Marvel and many more. So if you have questions about what I do and are wondering if this is a career for you, you know where to find me.

My name is Ken McCall, and I am a Certified Athletic Trainer. I work at Brea Olinda High School and I am responsible for the healthcare of all of the athletes on campus. This includes injury prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation. Some of my passions are helping others and sharing my knowledge with students. I went to California State University Long Beach and majored in Kinesiology, Athletic Training. I am excited to talk about what my job entails and answer any questions that you may have in order to help you find a career that might be of interest to you. I love what I do and I hope you take the time to ask some questions and learn about athletic training.

Email: kmccall@bousd.us

Hello! My name is Mrs. Kelly Kennedy, and I have been in the field of education for 25 years. After graduating from Brea Olinda High School, I attended Cal State Fullerton and was a Child Development Major. My career in Brea has included being a 4th teacher at Arovista Elementary School, the principal of Olinda Elementary School, and currently, the principal at Brea Junior High School. I have a strong passion and dedication for being an educator, and love that I am able to give back to the Brea Community. I am so excited to talk about and answer any questions about having a career in education.

Hi my name is Ron Roberts, Jr. I work in the field of Human Resources and specialize in the areas of corporate recruiting, employee engagement and employer branding. Outside of my day job I work on projects to better prepare high school and college students for entry into careers that fit them well. I graduated from Cal State Los Angeles with a Bachelors degree in Political Science. I am looking forward to sharing more about my career journey and how you can find a career that is a good fit for who you are.

Website: https://griffithcompany.net/

Email: rroberts@griffithcompany.net

Hello! My name is Lauren Barnes, and I am a medical device engineer at Applied Medical. I work with surgeons and clinicians to understand healthcare needs, and use that research to further develop medical devices. In my free time I enjoy baking, cycling, and traveling. After graduating from BOHS, I studied Biomedical Engineering at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. I’m excited to share more with you about my career and hope it sparks your interest in pursuing a career in STEM!

Email: LNBarnes94@gmail.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lnbarnes

Hello, my name is Keith McDonald and I work at Applegate natural and organic meats. My job requires me to sell Applegate products to grocery stores. I am assigned a dollar amount of sales for the year that I must do my very best to meet and exceed. I travel about 50% of the year for my job and work out of my home for the other 50%. I went to college as a scholarship athlete and to be a broadcast on air talent and ended up getting my degree in business management. My current job title is NAM - National Account Manager with responsibilities for Albertsons/Safeway/Vons/ Pavilion, Sprouts, Costco, CVS. I am very excited to discuss my job and answer any questions you may have about the food and grocery industry.

Email: Keith.McDonald1025@gmail.com

Hi, my name is Don Crane. I am a Certified Financial Planner working for Crane and Associates which is a financial planning and investment advisory firm in Fullerton. Each and every day we help individuals and families develop strategies to achieve their financial goals and secure a more prosperous financial future. I love cars, the beach, college football, but most of all, my fabulous family! I went to college at CSUF and USC earning a BA,MBA ,and PH.D, respectively- all in Finance. The firm has a fabulous group of my former students from CSUF as well as my four sons. Great place to work and I am excited to share information about the career with you!

Hello, my name is John Lindell and I am a science teacher at BOHS. Previously, I was a US Air Force engineering officer and have worked in marketing/business management for large consumer goods companies for brands like Sunny Delight, Folgers Coffee, Hunt’s Tomatoes, Swiffer and Covergirl Cosmetics. I went to school at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology for a Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering and the Air Force Institute of Technology for a Master of Science in Engineering Management and Environmental Engineering. I also went to CSUF for my Teaching Credential.

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/john-lindell-2a86066

Email: jlindell@bousd.us

Hi, my name’s Joseph Lee and I’m a dentist. I’ve worked in New York and Arizona for a few years, and now I’ve been working in Southern California for about 15years. I got my bachelor in biological sciences at UCI, then I went to New York University College of Dentistry to get my DDS. I’m more than happy to share my experience as a dentist, give you advice and tips to reach your healthcare provider career goal!

Hello, my name is Eric Eichinger. I graduated from UCI and worked 25 years on the Space Shuttle Program. Now, I manage the Chemistry labs for Boeing in Huntington Beach and Columbus Ohio. Our labs provide technical support to Space, Defense, and Commercial Aircraft programs. In addition to running the labs, I also run the Boeing High School Intern program. This allows me to work with a lot of experienced professionals as well as help teenagers with college and career readiness. In my free time I enjoy a number of hobbies including mentoring the Brea/Fullerton FIRST robotics Team 7157. I look forward to meeting you, telling you a little about working in aerospace, and giving you some suggestions on how you can start down that path right away if it interests you.

Desk: 714-372-5197

Hello my name is Vincent Chou, I’m the HR Director for ViewSonic. Part of my job is to hire new employees. Our worldwide headquarters is right here in Brea and this office is responsible for bringing products to market, marketing, advertising, PR and digital market. All of these jobs are needed to take a product from an idea to what you put into your cart at Amazon. I’m going to share a little bit about the different marketing jobs at ViewSonic and what it takes if you are looking for a career in any of them.

In this video, you will experience a tour of a wet-lab incubator given by Karin Koch, Ecosystem Director of University Lab Partners. Starting her career out as a child welfare social worker, she transitioned into the management of local economic and workforce development programs for the County of Orange, overseeing the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy and Business Services for the Orange County region. After 11 years of public service, she recently left local government administration and joined the Beall Family Foundation to serve as the Ecosystem Director of the project, University Lab Partners, the first non-profit life sciences wet-lab incubator in Orange County, California, to develop community serving programming and philanthropic outreach. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Arizona State University and became a USC Sol Price School of Public Policy alumni in 2017 with a Master of Public Administration. She currently also serves as adjunct faculty for USC Price School of Public Policy.