ALUMNI
Michael Paradiso, ’13, BS Kinesiology, and his band Soul Pacific were nominated for a Grammy in Best Remixed Recording for their song “Cali Coast.” His band was featured alongside artists such as Kaskade, RAC, The Chemical Brothers and Paul McCartney and Wings. Kayleigh Watters, ’14, BA Psychology, graduated from Pepperdine University in
spring 2017 with her master’s in clinical psychology and will begin work toward a PhD in clinical psychology at Palo Alto University. She is also working at a nonprofit clinic as a marriage and family therapist in training. Taylor Beck, ’14, BS Business Management, works as a graphics coordinator at Fox Sports in Los Angeles.
Elizabeth “Lisa” Blow, ’16, BA Art Studio, BA Art History, returned to college after a 26 year career in the U.S. Coast Guard. She and her wife, both veterans, are now looking to give back to the SSU community through a scholarship fund for art majors with a concentration in painting.
Through the generosity of alumni, parents and friends, the Fund for Sonoma State provides unique and relevant educational experiences for Sonoma State University students. Our signature programs have granted more than 200 Wolfbucks for Books awards and funded more than 150 student/faculty research teams. Through your example and with your support, we continue to be the University that outstanding, hard-working students choose for an enriching education.
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