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Meet the Staff
Medical Staff

Emil Asadulla, M.D., M.S.
Director of Student Health ServicesUC Davis - BS, Biochemistry
CSU, Hayward - MS, Chemistry
St. George’s University - MD
SHCS Staff Member since 2008

Spencer Wong, M.D., F.A.A.F.P.
PhysicianSan Jose State University - BS, Systems Physiology
St George's University - MD
San Joaquin General Hospital: UC Davis Affiliate - Family Medicine Residency
SHCS Staff Member since 2022

Jennie Cheng, D.N.P.
Nurse PractitionerUniversity of San Francisco - Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
San Jose State University - Post-Master Family Nurse Practitioner
University of California, San Francisco - MSN in Nurse Midwifery
Sonoma State University-BA in Biology
SHCS Staff Member since 2007

Evelyn Aquino
Medical AssistantChabot College Medical Assistant
BS Chemistry in Manila, Philippines
SHCS Staff Member since 2000

Hieu Do
Health Services AssistantBio Chem / Biology, California State University, East Bay
Dental Hygiene California State University, East Bay
SHCS Staff Member since 2003

Brigida Carbajal
Medical AssistantWestern Career
SHCS Staff Member since 2010

Jessica Bennett-Contreras
Medical AssistantPhlebotomist
Contra Costa Medical Career College - MA, CPT1
SHCS Staff Member since 2021
Laboratory

Shontai Johnson
PhlebotomistSHCS Staff Member since 2022
Pharmacy

Anthony Hong
PharmacistIdaho State University
SHCS Staff Member since 2010

Nguyet Vo
PharmacistTouro University California - PharmD
University of California, Berkeley - BA in Integrated Biology
SHCS Staff Member since 2022
Administrative Staff

Irene Bangi
Administrative and Fiscal CoordinatorStudent Health & Counseling Services

Felicia Buack
Administration Support Services
Colorado Christian University – BS Human Resource Management
SHCS Staff Member since 2018

Paul Mackinney
IT ConsultantUniversity of California Santa Cruz - BA Mathematics
Mills College - MA Interdisciplinary Computer Science
SHCS Employee since 2021
Counseling Staff

Shauna Hong, LCSW
Director of Counseling Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCS24276
San Jose State University
SHCS Staff Member since 2009
Academic Training: San José State University, MSW, 2003
Areas of Special Interest: First Generation College Students, Identity Development (Ethnic, Sexual, Gender, Spiritual), Relationships, Couples, Social Justice
Languages spoken other than English: Spanish
Personal or Professional Quote: “The soul speaks its truth only under quiet, inviting, and trustworthy conditions. The soul is like a wild animal – tough, resilient, savvy, self-sufficient, and yet exceedingly shy.”
- Parker Palmer

Colleen Arnold, Ph.D, LMFT
Lead Counselor
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 36921
California School of Professional Psychology
SHCS Staff Member since 2016
Academic Training: San Jose State University, MS in Clinical Psychology, 1992; California School of Professional Psychology, Ph.D in Clinical Psychology, 2002
Areas of Special Interest: Positive Psychology, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Crisis Intervention
Personal or Professional Quote: “The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases.” - CG Jung

Kathryn Kirkpatrick, LCSW
Counselor Faculty
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW 60751 Columbia University
SHCS Staff Member since 2018
Academic Training: Columbia University School of Social Work, MSW, 2008
Areas of Special Interest: First Generation Students, Undocumented/"Dreamer" Students, Relationship Issues, Social Justice, Coping with trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, and Women's Empowerment.
Languages spoken other than English: Spanish
Personal or Professional Quote: "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou
Please note that Kathryn will be on leave until Fall 2021.

Chetina Guadalupe, LMFT, APCC

Erin Harrell, Psy.D
Counselor Faculty
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PSY #27303
SHCS staff member since 2021
Academic Training: California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, Doctor of Psychology, 2013. University of California San Diego, Human Development and Critical Gender Studies, BA 2003.
Areas of Special Interest: LGBTQIA Community, Identity (Especially Gender and Sexuality), Social Justice, Life Transitions, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Relationships.
Personal/Professional Quote: “Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up.” - Brené Brown

Benedicta (Bunny) Ott, LMFT, APCC
Counselor Faculty
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 116068
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC 3500
SHCS Staff Member since 2019
Academic Training: Regent College, MA in Theological Studies, 2002
Western Seminary, MA in Marriage and Family Therapy, 2016
Areas of Special Interest: PTSD, Trauma Relief utilizing EMDR, Family Relationships, Spiritual Integration, Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem/ Identity Development and Stress Management
Personal or Professional Quote: “Listen to your life. See it for the fathomless mystery it is. In the boredom and pain of it, no less than in the excitement and gladness: touch, taste, smell your way to the holy and hidden heart of it, because in the last analysis all moments are key moments, and life itself is grace.” - Frederick Buechner
Rosa Mora, Ph.D.
Counselor Faculty
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PSY #23233
SHCS staff member since 2021
Academic Training: University of Illinois-Chicago BA in Clinical Psychology, 2000
Illinois Institute of Technology, MS in Rehabilitation Counseling, 2002
California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, PhD in Clinical Psychology, 2007.
Areas of Special Interest: Crisis Intervention, First Generation Students, Undocumented/"Dreamer" Students, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Anger management and Substance Issues.
Languages spoken other than English: Spanish
Personal or Professional Quote: “To make a dream come true, the first requirement is a great capacity to dream. The second; is persistence.” - Cesar Chavez

Leyla Eraslan, LMFT, APCC

Mariane Stimbra-Mora, MSW
Associate Counselor
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Associate Clinical Social Worker
Cal State University, East Bay
SHCS Staff Member since 2020
Areas of Special Interest: Undocumented/"Dreamer" Students, First Generation Students, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Anxiety, Stress Management, Self-Esteem, Personal Growth, Grief and Loss and Social Justice.
Languages Spoken other than English: Spanish
Personal or Professional Quote: "Nada es más valioso que la risa. Se requiere de fuerza para reír y abandonarse a uno, para ser ligera."

Michele Adkins, AMFT
Associate Counselor
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT #115769
SHCS Staff Member since 2021
Academic Training: Santa Clara University, MA in Counseling Psychology, emphasis in Corrections, 2019. California State University, San Bernardino, BA in Criminal Justice, 2006.
Areas of Special Interest: Foster Youth/Former Foster Youth, Reentry/Probation, PTSD, Trauma, Trauma Informed Systems, Self-Care, Skill Development, Stress Management, Self-Esteem/Self-Concept, Mindfulness.
Personal or Professional Quote: "I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
Clinical Records Staff

Deysi Callejas
Clinical AssistantSHCS Staff Member since 2017

Teresa Maglalang
Clinical AssistantSHCS Staff Member since 2005