Your CPAGS Officers...
CPAGS is run by a group of officers who are newly elected each year. (For more information on officer positions, see below). We are dedicated to helping student voices be heard, so if you have any concerns, questions or comments, do not hesitate to contact us! Your officers for the 2009-2010 year are:

	Chair - Michelle Cuevas, M.A. Michelle is a 5th year PhD student in Clinical Health Psychology, completing her graduate program at the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University. She is currently at the Fairview Developmental Center as a full-time intern. She received her B.A. in Psychobiology at the University of California, Riverside and is interested in learning disabilities and cognitive deficits within the pediatric oncology population.  m-a-cuevas@hotmail.com
	Chair-Elect - Stephanie Salo, M.A. Stephanie is a 4th year doctoral student in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) at Fuller Graduate School of Psychology. For the 2009-2010 academic year, she will be conducting psychological assessments as a clerkship intern for the West Los Angeles VA Healthcare System. Currently, Stephanie is conducting research for the LAPD regarding curriculum changes in the Los Angeles Police Academy. She received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Minnesota and her M.A. from Fuller. spsalo@hotmail.com
	Past-Chair - Jime Salcedo-Malo, M.S. Jime Salcedo is a 5th year Psy.D. student in Clinical-Community Psychology at the University of La Verne in Southern California. He is currently an intern at the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health where he works with the Supervised Treatment After Release Program. He received his undergraduate degree in psychology from San Francisco State University in 1999. jime.salcedo@laverne.edu
	Advocacy Chair - Ann Tran, M.A. Ann is a 4th year student pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Clinical Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in San Francisco. She received her B.A. in cognitive science and philosophy at the University of California in Irvine and completed her M.A. at CSPP. She is involved in local and national organizations that are involved in advocacy in our field. annkimtran@gmail.com
	Diversity Chair - Michelle Alfaro, B.A. Michelle is a 2nd year Psy. D. student in the Clinical-Community Psychology program at the University of La Verne in Southern California. Currently, she is doing her practicum at the Center for Integrated Family Health Services (CIFHS) in Covina, CA. She received her undergraduate degrees in psychology and religion from the University of La Verne in 2008. She is currently doing research on Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and college students’ perceptions of it at ULV. michelle.alfaro@laverne.edu
	Convention Chair - Kasmira Sobkow, M.S. Kasmira is a 3rd year Psy.D. student in Clinical-Community Psychology at the University of La Verne in Southern California. Currently, she is doing her practicum at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). She received her undergraduate degree in honours psychology from the University of Winnipeg, Canada, and completed her M.S. at ULV. She is currently doing research on help seeking behaviours of Assyrians and multicultural competency of Southern California school teachers.  kasmira.sobkow@laverne.edu.
	Communications Coordinator - Shahzad Chaudry, M.A. Shahzad is a 4th year PhD student at Fielding Graduate University majoring in Clinical Psychology. He is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has been providing therapy services in a community mental health clinic setting for approximately 7 years. Currently he is employed as the supervisor for the residency outpatient clinic through the UCLA-Kern psychiatry residency program and teaches part-time at National University and the University of Phoenix. He completed his practicum through the Kern county children's mental health system and is planning on seeking an intership for the 2010-2011 cycle. dazhahs23@yahoo.com
	Division I Rep - Melissa Murren, M.S. Melissa is a 5th year Psy.D. student in Clinical-Community Psychology at the University of La Verne in Southern California, and is currently in Internship at the Center for Aging Resources in Pasadena and completing her dissertation examining the effects of media on older adults. She received her undergraduate degree in Philosophy with an emphasis in Gerontology at the University of California, Los Angeles in 2005. mamurren@yahoo.com
	Division II Rep - Melissa Stolsig, M.S. Melissa completed her Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in both English and Psychology from Mt. St. Mary’s College in 2002. Melissa received a Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology from California Lutheran University in 2008, and is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Psychology at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles. MelissaStolsig@gmail.com.
	Division III Rep - Anita Jhunjhunwala, M.S. Anita is a second year Ed.D. student at Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area. Currently, she works with Veterans Center, Suicide and Crisis Center, and Rape Crisis Center in San Jose for practicum experience. Her research interests include mood disorders, and the role that systemic issues such as migration play in their development. anitaj@gmail.com.
	Division IV Rep - Vanessa Gantes, B.A. Vanessa, is a 2nd year doctoral student pursuing a Psy.D in Forensic Psychology from the California School of Forensic Studies at Alliant International University in Fresno. She received her B.A. from California State University, Fresno in Psychology. Her research and professional interests include domestic violence, the developmentally disabled and sex offenders. vgantes@alliant.edu.
	Division V Rep - Lauren Marlotte M.A. Lauren is a 3rd year Psy.D. student in Clinical-Community Psychology at the University of La Verne in Southern California. She is currently in practicum at the Center for Integrated Family Health Services (CIFHS) in Covina. Lauren is currently doing research on heterosexism on college campuses and the efficacy of the Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM). Lemarlotte@gmail.com
	Division VI Rep - Arianna Llamas, B.S. Arianna Llamas is currently a second year doctoral student at Alliant International University, Fresno, pursuing a degree in Forensic Psychology (PsyD). She is doing her practicum at the Porterville Developmental Center in Porterville Ca, and received her B.S. in Kinesiology with an option in Exercise Science from California State University, Fresno in 2008. She is doing research on the effects of nutrition on aggression and crime rates in adolescents and young adults. allamas@alliant.edu.
	Division VII Rep - Chris Alvarado, M.P.A. Chris, a 2nd year Psy.D. doctoral student in Forensic Psychology from the California School of Forensic Studies at Alliant International University in Fresno, received her B.S. from CSU, Fresno in Criminology with an emphasis in Law Enforcement. She completed her Masters of Public Administration from National University and has spent 9 years working in the field of corrections, with professional and research interests in stress on law enforcement personnel and trauma. calvarado@alliant.edu
	Division VIII Rep - James Fortman, M.A. James is a 4th year PsyD student in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University Santa Barbara. He is currently working with a neurologist, administering neuropsychological test batteries. His dissertation involves assessing the effectiveness of a cognitive training program in treating mild cognitive impairment. He received his undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley in Cognitive Science. jfortman@antioch.edu