Carole Pertofsky, MEd
Director of Wellness and Health Promotion Services

Education: MEd,  University of California, Berkeley, CA
Professional Affiliations/Certifications: Certified Health Education Specialist, ACHA, NASPA, APHA
Professional Interests: Health psychology, college health, women’s wellness, leadership coaching
Personal Interests: Scuba diving, writing, hiking

Nicole Baran, MSW, MA
Community Partnership Educational Coordinator-
Director & Founder, Center for Relationship Abuse Awareness

Education: Master of Social Work, Washington University, St Louis, MO, MA, English, Stanford University, BA, English, Stanford University
Professional Affiliations/Certifications: CPEDV (California Partnership to End Violence Against Women), Public Policy and Research Committee; Santa Clara County Domestic Violence Consortium; NCADV (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence); Academy on Violence and Abuse (AVA)
Professional Interests: Educating students about the dynamics/prevention of relationship abuse and training professionals to improve their response to survivors of relationship abuse; collaborating with systems to reduce victim blaming and increase accountability.
Personal Interests: Reading, skiing, biking, dancing and spaghetti Bolognese!

Jarreau Bowen, MA
Peer Health Coordinator

Education: B.A. in Sociology: Adolescent Development, Stanford University
M.A. in Sociology: Social Psychology and Interpersonal Relations, Stanford University
Professional Interests: Peer Health Education. Creating and maintaining balance in a world of stress. Empowering people to live their healthiest and happiest lives.
Personal Interests: Adolescent Development, specifically mental and sexual health.  Cultural Studies through music and performing arts.  Family and great friends. 

 

Ralph J. Castro, MS
Manager, Substance Abuse Prevention Program

Education: MS, Clinical Psychology, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, BA, Psychology, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA, Minor in Criminal Justice and Criminology, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA
Professional Affiliations/Certifications: ACHA, NASPA
Professional Interests: Harm reduction strategies; alcohol and drug policy development; motivational enhancement strategies; behavior change theories; health psychology
Personal Interests: Spending time with family; watching and playing sports; travel; playing drums

Vivian H. Crisman, MPS, RD
Nutritionist

Education: MPS in Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
BS, RD in Nutrition and Clinical Dietetics, University of California, Berkeley, CA
Professional Affiliations/Certifications: Registered and Member, American Dietetic Association
Professional Interests: College health and nutrition related to disordered eating/eating disorders, weight management, vegetarianism and general wellness
Personal Interests: Enjoys spending time with family, community volunteering, movies, and opera.

Donnovan Somera Yisrael ('89), MA
Manager of Relationship and Sexual Health Programs

Education: MA, Sociology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, BA, Psychology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA Professional Interests: Answering the question, “Why do people do risky things?” That is, helping people to understand how culture/society/institutions affect our health decision-making (and ultimately our health) and what we can do about it. Personal Interests: Being with my wife Aly (Stanford ‘95) and daughters Isaiah and Avishai  as well as participating in other activities that envigorate the heart and the spirit. I am a big proponent of adoption. Ask me about it!  I am also a self-proclaimed hockey (ice and roller) and in-line skating fanatic (and instructor).

Carrie Siegel
Office Manager

Education: BS, Human Resource Management, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Professional Interests: Administration of student health, graphic design, and health and wellness
Personal Interests:  Travel, hiking, spending time with spouse and two sons.