Vanguard University of Southern California

Careers

Students who graduate with a B.A. in Psychology enter a wide variety of careers, either directly upon graduation or after further graduate work. Many of these would be characterized as "social services" or "human services" (such as residential youth counselor, probation officer, social worker, and child care worker). With additional graduate training, some prepare themselves for work as Marriage and Family Therapists or Psychologists. Here are the specific jobs obtained by some of our graduates.

Name

VUSC Grad

Job Title

Location 

Tina Antunez 2010 Behavioral Therapist Autism Solutions for Kids, Irvine, CA
Shaun Blaylock 2009 Youth Partner Community Service Programs, Inc., Santa Ana, CA
Andrew Long 2008 Lab Manager UCLA Anderson School of Management, Los Angeles, CA
Melissa Cruz 2008 Foster Family Coordinator Olive Crest Treatment Centers, Santa Ana, CA
Tiffany Baca

2008

Behavioral Therapist Genesis Behavior Center, Modesto, CA
Magdalena Oivares 2008 Rehabilitation Specialist Mental Health Association of Orange County, Orange, CA
Magdalena Olivares 2008 Direct Care Staff South Coast Children's Society, Santa Ana, CA
Sarah Barbuto

2008

Police Dispatcher Police Department, South Pasadena, CA
Elizabeth Brine

2008

Independent Living Specialist Florence Crittenton, Phoenix, AZ
Mariana Shenoda

2008

Rehabilitation Specialist Mental Health Association of Orange County, Garden Grove, CA
Valerie Elwell

2008

Behavioral Therapist Pacific Child and Family Associates, Fresno, CA
Yvette Rodriguez

2007

Quality Improvement Coordinator Western Youth Services, Orange County, CA
Abby Harrison

2007

Case Manager Seattle Union Gospel Mission's Women and Children's Shelter, Seattle, WA
Martha Perez

2007

Mental Health Specialist Star View Community Services, Long Beach, CA
Martha Perez

2007

Instructor Para Los Ninos, Los Angeles, CA
Claudia Aguilar

2006

House Manager New Creation Home Ministries, East Palo Alto, CA
Claudia Aguilar

2006

Overnight Counselor La Casa de Las Madres, San Francisco, CA
Claudia Aguilar

2006

Residential Counselor Edgewood Center for Children and Families, San Francisco, CA
Kate Davis

2006

Counselor Center for Discovery, La Habra, CA
Christine Schmitt

2006

Residential Patient Assistant (RPA) CRC Health, Montecatini Eating Disorder Treatment, Carlsbad, CA
Christine Schmitt

2006

Child Care Worker Casa De Amporo, Oceanside, CA
Deanna Bommarito

2006

Program Director The Rose Rehabilitation Center, Newport Beach, CA
Deanna Bommarito

2006

Program Director Essence Treatment Options, San Clemente, CA
Tahara Akmal-Kariem

2006

Bereavement Coordinator Odyssey Health Care, Los Angeles, CA
Renee Moreno

2006

Occupational Therapy Intern Children's Hospital, New Orleans, LA
Megan Rankin

2006

Receptionist Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper, & Scinto, Costa Mesa, CA
Laryn Budrow

2006

Resource Teacher for Special Education Village View Elementary School, Huntington Beach, CA
Erin Smith

2006

Math and Science Teacher André Elementary School, Cypress, TX
Kayleen Howard

2005

Behavioral Therapist Cornerstone Therapies, Huntington Beach, CA
Denée Heinrichs

2005

Child Life Intern CHOC Children's Hospital, Orange, CA
Gauri Goel

2005

Counselor Aegis Medical Systems, Inc., West L.A., CA
Deanna Johnston

2005

Education and Careers Specialist Orangewood Children's Foundation, Santa Ana, CA
Karen Harbour

2004

Behavioral Therapist Behavioral Intervention Association, Oakland, CA

Karen Harbour

2004

ParaProfessional II

Teague Elementary, Fresno, CA

NaShauna (Burton) Hester

2004

Care Coordinator

New Alternatives, Inc., Santa Ana, CA

Leslie Humphrey

2003

Outreach Specialist Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, CA
Eddy Godinez

2003

Mental Health Worker/Case Manager Pacific Clinics, Pasadena, CA
Amy Smith

2003

Testing Coordinator Mardan Center of Educational Therapy, Irvine, CA

Nichole Dotson

2003

Math Teacher

Century High School, Santa Ana, CA

Daniel Davis

2003

Director of Involvement

Rock Harbor, Costa Mesa, CA

Elizabeth Girard

2003

Dog Trainer

W.E. Train Dogs, Phoenix, AZ

Elizabeth Girard

2003

Library Circulation Supervisor

Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, CA

Alici (Pegg) O'Quinn

2002

Social Services Specialist in Child Welfare Oregon Dept. of Human Sevices, Medford, OR

Alicia (Pegg) O'Quinn

2002

Behavioral Therapist

Oregon Dept. of Human Services, Medford, OR

Alicia (Pegg) O'Quinn

2002

Teacher (6th grade)

Sacramento, CA

Breanna (Archer) Kraft

2002

Social Worker Yolo County, CA

Breanna Archer

2002

Behavioral Therapist

Resources in Autism Education (RAE), Torance, CA

Mary Alderson

2002

Administrative Director

Human Options, Irvine, CA

LaShandra Rinas

2002

Research Assistant

Casa Pacifica, Camarillo, CA

Bridgette (Parsa) Brooks

2001

Program Coordinator

Autism Solutions for Kids, Irvine, CA

Ben Schoening

2001

Assistant Director of Alumni Relations

Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, CA

Tara Culala

2001

House Coordinator

Chehalem Youth and Family Services, Newberg, OR

Renee Miller

2001

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; Clinical Director

Irvine, CA

Nicole Price

2001

Mental Health Worker College Hospital, Costa Mesa, CA

Nicole Price

2001

Teacher of SED (severely emotionally disturbed)

Orange County Department of Education, CA

Sam Bartaluzzi

2001

Clinician

Olive Crest Treatment Centers, Santa Ana, CA

Jennifer (Bolger) Anderson

2001

Therapist Devereux, Santa Barbara, CA

DeAnna Griffin

2001

Director, After-School Program

Truman Benedict Elementary School, San Clemente, CA

Rachel Harvey

2001

Child Care Worker

Father's Heart Ranch, Desert Hot Springs, CA

Tonia Vojtkofsky

2001

Dementia Education Specialist Hoag Hospital, Newport Beach, CA

Tonia Vojtkofsky

2001

Psychologist

Aurora Las Encinas Hospital, Pasadena, CA

Tonia Vojtkofsky

2001

Family Support Counselor

Children's Bureau of Southern California, Laguna Hills, CA

Tara Culala

2001

In-Home Counselor

Family Care Network, San Luis Obispo, CA

Pamela Lee

2001

Instructional Assistant-Computers

Laurel High School & Laurel Adult Education, Los Alamitos, CA

Erin McAlexander 2000 Physical Therapy Technician OAD Physical Therapy, Warrenville, IL

Luke Hagenbach

2000

Realtor

Star Real Estate, Huntington Beach, CA

Roman Napoli

2000

Program Analyst

U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency

Shelley (Kilcrease) Youd

1999

Residence Director

Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, CA

Shelley (Kilcrease) Youd

1999

Adjunct Professor

Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, CA

DeeDee Baca

1999

Victim Specialist, Domestic Violence Unit

Orange County District Attorney's Office, CA

Cathy Bradley

1999

Options/Customer Service Administrator

Trimark Pacific Homes, Aliso Viejo, CA

Elaine (Whittemore) Foytik

1998

Case Manager/Social Worker

San Bernardino Department of Behavioral Health

Mike Janson

1998

Behavioral Researcher

County of Los Angeles Department of Health

Neal Thomas

1998

Project Manager

Specialized Marketing Services, Irvine, CA

Shannon (Pickens) Thomas

1998

Teacher (6th, 7th, 8th grades)

Gardena Valley Christian School, Gardena, CA

Alicia (Baldwin) LaJoie

1998

Technical Support Specialist

Sungard Bi-Tech, Vashon Island, WA

Alicia (Baldwin) LaJoie

1998

Programmer/Analyst

Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, CA

Belinda Villalpando

1998

Outpatient Admission Coordinator

New Life Clinics

Nalaina (Duncan) Harper

1997

Bookkeeper Newport Equity Capital Corporation, Anaheim, CA

Jennifer Bridges

1997

Deputy Probation Counselor

Orange County Probation Department, CA

Lisa Roland

1997

Marriage and Family Therapist

Kaiser Permanente, Tustin/Santa Ana, CA

Christy Cagle

1997

Child Care Counselor

Olive Crest Treatment Center 

Tiffany (Worthy) Bruce

1997

Certified School Psychologist Sarasota, FL

Tiffany Worthy

1997

Student Relations Coordinator

Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, AZ

Lynn Munson

1997

Pastor Orangethorpe United Methodist Church, Fullerton, CA

Lynn Munson

1997

Associate Pastor

Garden Grove United Methodist Church, Garden Grove, CA

Lynn Munson

1997

Intern for Campus and Young Family Ministries

University United Methodist Church, Irvine, CA

Ross Andel

1996

Assistant Professor of Gerontology

University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

Ross Andel

1996

Adjunct Professor of Psychology

Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, CA

Tricia Campagna

1996

Adjunct Professor of Psychology

Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, CA

Kerri Light

1996

Director

Shalimar Learning Center, Costa Mesa, CA

Stefanie Daubert

1996

Domestic Violence Counselor

San Luis Obispo, CA

Susan (Bailey) Busch

1996

Child Care Worker

St. Vincent's School for Boys, Novato, CA

Katrina Bohn

1996

Youth Intern

Capo Beach Calvary Chapel

Tonya Deetz

1995

Youth and Family Counselor

Family Works, Portland, OR

Christine (Luxembourger) Hoffman

1995

Diagnostic Teacher for the Autism Program

Santa Ana Unified School District, CA

Heidi (Vieselmeyer) Afusia

1995

Certified Postal Consultant

Pitney Bowes, Irvine, CA

Deanna (Wilson) Wahlheim

1994

Personal Parent Consultant Phoenix Parent Consulting, Phoenix, AZ 

Brock Shinen

1994

Business and Entertainment Law

Frenzel Law Corporation, Tustin, CA

Brock Shinen

1994

Project Manager, Internet Department

Crystal Cathedral, Garden Grove, CA

Jon Pree

1994

Police Officer

Visalia, CA

Mark Merrick

1993

Webmaster

Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, CA

Mark Merrick

1993

Director of Project Management

Ceira Technologies Inc., Irvine, CA

Mark Merrick

1993

HP Network Administrator

Southern California College

Carice Blazo

1993

Director for Central Europe

Educational Services International

James Ward

1993

Assistant Executive Director

Southern Indian Health Council, Inc. 

Stacey Aoto-Sullivan

1993

Clinical Psychologist

Los Angeles, CA

Carice Blazo

1993

ESL Teacher

Czech Republic

Pam Prouty

1993

Marriage and Family Therapist

Orange County Juvenile Hall, CA

Pam Prouty

1993

Marriage and Family Therapy Intern

Orangewood Home for Children 

Julie (Piskur) Sierra

1992

M.D. (Internal Medicine) University of New Mexico

CynDee (Bloemendaal) Ward

1992

Clinical Psychologist

Stonybrook, NY

Stacy McLain

1992

Clinical Psychologist

Los Angeles, CA

Anita (Berg) Hernandez

1992

Manager, Purchasing Department

Miller Brewing Company, Corona, CA

Jennifer McCloud

1992

Executive Vice-President

Consulting Measurement Group, Irvine, CA

Sheryl (Hall) Curl

1991

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, RN, Service Chief II

Orange County Health Care Agency, Correctional Mental Health, Irvine, CA

Sheryl (Hall) Curl

1991

Marriage and Family Therapist

Huntington Beach, CA

Shandel Slaten

1991

Personal and Business Coach,
CEO of True Life Coaching

www.truelifecoaching.com

Jill Ault

1990

Director of Performance Improvement and Quality Management

Behavioral Healthcare Corporation, Rosemead, CA

James Tapia

1989

Adjunct Professor

Cypress College, Cypress, CA

Cheddi Rathan

1989

Marriage and Family Therapist

Pacific Clinics, Westminster, CA

Jeanette Beland

1989

Director of Children's Ministries St. James Episcopal Church, South Pasadena, CA

Jeanette Beland

1989

Research Assistant

PriceWaterhouseCoopers

Wendy Olsen

1989

Marriage and Family Therapist and Program Manager

Good Samaritan Behavioral Healthcare, Edgewood, WA

David Richards

1989

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Visalia, CA

Colleen Knox Richards

1988

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Visalia, CA

Michael Venard

1987

Clinical Psychologist

Napa, CA

Scott Peebles

1985

Marriage and Family Therapist

Irvine, CA

Steven Harris

1983

Professor of Psychology

American Behavioral Studies Institute, Santa Ana, CA

Wendy Kliewer

1980

Professor of Psychology
Director of Graduate Studies

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

 


 

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