Philippa Drennan, Ph.D. Associate Dean 310.338.2833 pdrennan@lmu.edu North Hall 103
‌	Sandra Luca, Ph.D. Assistant Dean 310.338.2833 sluca@lmu.edu North Hall 103
	Courtney Klipp Health Professions Advisor 310.568.6680 Courtney.Klipp@lmu.edu North Hall 103
	Isabella Rand Senior Coordinator of Academic Services 310.258.8690 Isabella.Rand@lmu.edu North Hall 103
	Coady Spaeth Administrative Coordinator 310.338.1772 coady.spaeth@lmu.edu North Hall 103

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NAME: Joe Gorman

CLASS: Senior

MAJOR: Electrical Engineering

EXPECTED GRADUATION YEAR: 2019

HOMETOWN & STATE: Boston, Massachusetts

POST-GRAD PLANS: I plan on going into industry and pursuing an advanced degree a few years later. Also, after being involved in a Creare, I would like to continue volunteering in the community with regards to environmental issues.

CAREER GOALS: Get a Hardware Engineering Job in Consumer Electronics Industry.

FAVORITE PLACE TO STUDY: Any coffee shop that is not too busy!

MOST EFFECTIVE STUDY AND/OR TIME MANAGEMENT STRATEGY: When studying for engineering tests, I usually do as many problems in the back of the book as I can.

LMU CLUB AND ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP: IEEE Club (Former President)

BEST MEMORY AT LMU (so far): PEEC Activities!!

NAME: Madison Balachio

CLASS: Junior

MAJOR: Biology

EXPECTED GRADUATION YEAR: 2020

HOMETOWN & STATE: Newbury Park, California

POST-GRAD PLANS: I am planning to go to medical school after graduation.

CAREER GOALS: My ultimate goal is to become a neurosurgeon.

FAVORITE PLACE TO STUDY: My favorite place to study on campus is in the library, specifically in study room 306!

MOST EFFECTIVE STUDY AND/OR TIME MANAGEMENT STRATEGY: My most effective study strategy is to rewrite all of my notes in various colors based on the topic, and then review the notes daily.

LMU CLUB AND ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP: Alpha Chi Omega, Order of Omega, LMU Dance Marathon- B+ foundation

BEST MEMORY AT LMU (so far): My best memory at LMU so far is spending time with my friends and making memories!

NAME: Nicole Infantino

CLASS: Junior

MAJOR: Biology

EXPECTED GRADUATION YEAR: 2020

HOMETOWN & STATE: Granite Bay, California

POST-GRAD PLANS: I plan to attend medical school and/or graduate school with the goal of contributing toward clinical research and patient care.

CAREER GOALS: I hope to be a doctor that treats patients and contributes to finding cures to diseases.

FAVORITE PLACE TO STUDY: Coffee shops

MOST EFFECTIVE STUDY AND/OR TIME MANAGEMENT STRATEGY: Studying alone in a location that is not often traversed by my friends is my best studying strategy so that I am not interrupted. Also, attending my professors' office hours as much as possible is helpful.

LMU CLUB AND ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP: Sursum Corda; Just for Clicks Tap Dance Club; Food Recovery Network

BEST MEMORY AT LMU (so far): My first Sursum Corda meeting where everyone was so excited to be a part of such a great organization.

NAME: Ian Lizarda

CLASS: Junior

MAJOR: Computer Science

EXPECTED GRADUATION YEAR: 2020

HOMETOWN & STATE: Cranston, Rhode Island

POST-GRAD PLANS: To work and travel the world!

CAREER GOALS: Possibly work for Google/Apple.

FAVORITE PLACE TO STUDY: Keck Lab

MOST EFFECTIVE STUDY AND/OR TIME MANAGEMENT STRATEGY: Don’t cram!

LMU CLUB AND ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP: Delta Sigma Phi; Association for Computing Machinery

BEST MEMORY AT LMU (so far): Not a best memory but just the overall experience—I’ve had an amazing time at LMU!

NAME: Mari Misceo

CLASS: Junior

MAJOR: Physics

EXPECTED GRADUATION YEAR: 2020

HOMETOWN & STATE: San Pedro, California

POST-GRAD PLANS: Pursue a Ph.D. in Astrophysics.

CAREER GOALS: Become a physics professor and continue to conduct astrophysics research.

FAVORITE PLACE TO STUDY: Physics longue in Seaver Hall or the study rooms in the Life Science Building.

MOST EFFECTIVE STUDY AND/OR TIME MANAGEMENT STRATEGY: Keeping an organized calendar with every due date and a clear workspace.

LMU CLUB AND ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP: Alpha Chi Omega Sorority; Society of Physics Students

BEST MEMORY AT LMU (so far): Attending the APS Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics with my fellow female physics MAJORs.

NAME: Meron Shawul

CLASS: Junior

MAJOR: Health and Human Science

EXPECTED GRADUATION YEAR: 2020

HOMETOWN & STATE: Carson, California

POST-GRAD PLANS: Participate in postgraduate research and attend graduate school.

CAREER GOALS: To work for a biotech or bioengineering company specifically in either pharmaceutical marketing or biotech management.

FAVORITE PLACE TO STUDY: Study room in the library with a view of the bluff.

MOST EFFECTIVE STUDY AND/OR TIME MANAGEMENT STRATEGY: Finding time in between classes to finish small assignments, and spreading out the work for larger projects.

LMU CLUB AND ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP: Intern for the Coastal Research Institute; TLC alumna

BEST MEMORY AT LMU (so far): Doing undergraduate research with my professor this past summer.

NAME: Naomi Tesfaiohannes

CLASS: Junior

MAJOR: Biology

EXPECTED GRADUATION YEAR: 2020

HOMETOWN & STATE: San Leandro, California

POST-GRAD PLANS: Nursing School

CAREER GOALS: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

FAVORITE PLACE TO STUDY: Study Room

MOST EFFECTIVE STUDY AND/OR TIME MANAGEMENT STRATEGY: Repetition and spacing out time for studying.

LMU CLUB AND ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP: Marians Service Organization; Venice Family Clinic; ACCESS; ACE

BEST MEMORY AT LMU (so far): Watching the sunset on the bluff with my friends.

NAME: Nicolas Raymundo

CLASS: Sophomore

MAJOR: Computer Science

EXPECTED GRADUATION YEAR: 2021

HOMETOWN & STATE: San Jose, California

POST-GRAD PLANS: I want to live in Europe for a couple years, hopefully London or Paris.

CAREER GOALS: To be a software engineer for a company that I love in a place that I’d be proud to call home.

FAVORITE PLACE TO STUDY: Computer science lab.

MOST EFFECTIVE STUDY AND/OR TIME MANAGEMENT STRATEGY: Try to not study for tests or quizzes the night before/day of.

LMU CLUB AND ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP: Association of Computer Machinery, Hyperloop.

BEST MEMORY AT LMU (so far): Don’t really have any specific memories but I’ve really enjoyed LMU and the friends that I’ve made here.

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Career and Professional Development
Erica Privott, Assistant Director for Engineering, Science and Technology Professions
310.338.6006
erica.eddings@lmu.edu
Von der Ahe 135

Gregory James, Assistant Director for Health Professions
310.338.5942
careers@lmu.edu
Von der Ahe 135

Student Success Office
310.338.5252
FYE@lmu.edu
Malone Student Center 301

Study Abroad Office
310.338.1973
studyabroad@lmu.edu
Von der Ahe 130

Center for Service and Action
310.338.2939
CSA@lmu.edu
St. Roberts Hall Annex

Academic Resource Center
310.338.7696
ARC@lmu.edu
Daum Hall, 2nd floor

 Offices in Von Der Ahe:

• Career and Professional Development
• Office of the Registrar
• Financial Aid Office
• Study Abroad
• First Year Experience 
  • Veteran Programs
  • Transfer Programs

 Offices in Daum Hall:

• Academic Resource Center
• Disability Support Services

 Offices in Malone:

• Campus Ministry
• Student Leadership and Development
• Ethnic and Intercultural Services

 Other points around campus:

• William H. Hannon Library
• LMU Undergraduate Research Programs
• National and International Scholarships Office
• Center for Service and Action
• University Honors Program
• Student Psychological Services