At the SJSU Lurie College of Education, we prepare transformative educators, counselors, therapists, school and community leaders.  Learn from Derica, Andrea, Gabrielle, and Willy – four of our alumni from our Child and Adolescent Development Department – as they share their stories and insights.

• Derica Malaca graduated from SJSU in the class of 2018 with a BA in Child and Adolescent Development with a Community Focus and a minor in Health Professions.  Derica is currently an Administrative Assistant in the Gateway Child Development Center at the YMCA of San Francisco as well as a Financial Educator with World System Builder.
• Andrea Marie Madrinan graduated from SJSU in the class of 2015 with a BA in Child and Adolescent Development and later earned her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco.  Andrea is currently a High School Counselor in the Fremont Unified School District.
• Gabrielle Jeanpierre graduated from SJSU in the class of 2016 with a BA in Child and Adolescent Development.  Gabrielle is currently a Career Development Program Specialist with the Goodwill of Silicon Valley.
• Willy Kwong graduated from SJSU in the class of 2013 with a BA in Child Development and again in the class of 2015 with a Master’s Degree in Child and Adolescent Development.  Willy is currently a full-time faculty member at Mission College.

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