Meet the Team
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Seaver students have the support of the Center's professional staff along with our Student Liaisons and campus partners in other LMU divisions.
Sandra Luca, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean
310.338.2833
sluca@lmu.edu
Pereira Hall Suite 100C
Courtney Klipp
Health Professions Advisor
310.568.6680
Courtney.Klipp@lmu.edu
Pereira Hall Suite 100D
Isabella Rand
Senior Coordinator of Academic Services
310.258.8690Isabella.Rand@lmu.eduPereira Hall Suite 100BC
Coady Spaeth
Senior Administrative Coordinator
310.338.1772
coady.spaeth@lmu.edu
Pereira Hall Suite 100
NAME: Madison BalachioCLASS: 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 MisceoCLASS: 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 RaymundoCLASS: 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.
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 135Student Success Office
310.338.5252
FYE@lmu.edu
Malone Student Center 301Study 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 AnnexAcademic Resource Center
310.338.7696
ARC@lmu.edu
Daum Hall, 2nd floorOffices in Von Der Ahe:
- Career and Professional Development
- Office of the Registrar
- Financial Aid Office
- Study Abroad
- First Year Experience
Offices in Daum Hall:
Offices in Malone:
Other points around campus: