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Alumni Updates
Robert Deane
History, Journalism (second degree), 2007
Robert Deane, 2007 History and Journalism, is a library technician at the Oregon Institute of Technology, after working for the Butte Valley Unified School District as the district library technician for six years. He is currently looking to return to school to earn his Master’s Degree in Teaching from Western Governor's University.
Matthew Thomas Brashears
English, TESOL Minor, 2007
I'm happy to report that I was recently accepted to a graduate program at The New School. I'll be working towards an MA in TESOL - a field I was introduced to and excited by when I was an undergrad at HSU.
Jeanette K Shribbs
International Studies, 2007
Jeannette is an elementary school teacher in Northern California.
Benjamin J. Wocken
Politics, 2007
Benjamin J. Wocken, 2007 Politics, is currently serving as a Broadcast Journalist with the American Forces Network Europe Headquarters at Sembach, Germany, with the U.S. Air Force. His duties include traveling throughout the European military theater, writing, filming, editing, and producing military news and Command Information media pieces for the American Forces Network television and internet audiences. Wocken was recently named to the Dean's List during his studies in the Master of Public Affairs program, through the Harry S. Truman School of Public Affairs at the University of Missouri, Columbia.
Barbara Klessig
Anthropology, MA, Environment & Community Program, 2007
Barbara Klessig ('07, Anthropology, '13, M.A. Social Science) worked with Solano Archaeological Services and is currently a lecturer at Cal Poly Humboldt and an Archaeology Research Assistant with the Cultural Resource Facility (CRF). During her undergrad, she specialized in Archaeology, and her thesis for her M.A. is titled "Textile Production Tools from Viking Age Graves in Gotland, Sweden."
Robert Deane
Journalism, History , 2007
Robert Deane, 2007 Journalism and History, is currently the library technician/paraprofessional aide for the Butte Valley Unified School District. Deane also completed his second year of coaching the school’s junior varsity boy’s basketball team, winning the Evergreen League title with a 6-0 league record. Deane will begin the teaching credential program at Simpson University this summer.
Garrett Edward Spears
Journalism, 2007
Garrett Edward Spears has retired from independent professional wrestling after eight years of traveling throughout California, Oregon, and Mexico. He is now an Associate Producer for the television show Horror Hotel. It promotes classic and independent movies within the genres of horror and science fiction. It is shown on Retro TV, The Action Channel, and The Monster Channel. He has also started dabbling in acting and is thinking about getting back into traveling entertainment.
Victor Hernandez
Art, 2007
Victor Hugo Hernandez ('07), inventor of the ErgoFlex Desk, is excited to announce the upcoming launch of his Kickstarter campaign for the first AI-powered ergonomic desk. The ErgoFlex Desk, designed to sit, stand, tilt, and glide, was inspired by Victor’s passion for innovative design, which began during his time at Cal Poly Humboldt. After moving back to Southern California to care for his mother, Victor returned to school to refine his idea, leading to a patented design that enhances health and productivity. Recently featured on How I Built This, Victor’s journey showcases the impact of Cal Poly’s hands-on learning approach.
Jed Haley-Brooks D'Abravanel
Politics, 2007
Jed Haley-Brooks D'Abravanel, 2007, Politics, is currently attending law school at American University.
Beckie Menten
Politics, M.S. in Environmental Systems, 2007
Beckie Menten works at the California Energy Commission as an Energy Efficiency Specialist. She is currently working on programs to increase the energy performance of residential and commercial properties, including finding financing mechanisms for homeowners.