Carole Pertofsky, MEd
Director of Wellness and Health Promotion Services

Education: MEd,  University of California, Berkeley, CA
Professional Affiliations/Certifications: Certified Health Education Specialist, ACHA, NASPA, APHA
Professional Interests: Health psychology, college health, women’s wellness, leadership coaching
Personal Interests: Scuba diving, writing, hiking

Sally Baird
Sexual Assault Program Manager

Education: MA, Counseling, University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Professional Interests: Sexual assault prevention through education.

Nicole Baran, MSW, MA
Community Partnership Educational Coordinator-
Director & Founder, Center for Relationship Abuse Awareness

Education: Master of Social Work, Washington University, St Louis, MO, MA, English, Stanford University, BA, English, Stanford University
Professional Affiliations/Certifications: CPEDV (California Partnership to End Violence Against Women), Public Policy and Research Committee; Santa Clara County Domestic Violence Consortium; NCADV (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence); Academy on Violence and Abuse (AVA)
Professional Interests: Educating students about the dynamics/prevention of relationship abuse and training professionals to improve their response to survivors of relationship abuse; collaborating with systems to reduce victim blaming and increase accountability.
Personal Interests: Reading, skiing, biking, dancing and spaghetti Bolognese!

Ralph J. Castro, MS
Manager, Substance Abuse Prevention Program

Education: MS, Clinical Psychology, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, BA, Psychology, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA, Minor in Criminal Justice and Criminology, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA
Professional Affiliations/Certifications: ACHA, NASPA
Professional Interests: Harm reduction strategies; alcohol and drug policy development; motivational enhancement strategies; behavior change theories; health psychology
Personal Interests: Spending time with family; watching and playing sports; travel; playing drums

Vivian H. Crisman, MPS, RD
Nutritionist

Education: MPS in Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
BS, RD in Nutrition and Clinical Dietetics, University of California, Berkeley, CA
Professional Affiliations/Certifications: Registered and Member, American Dietetic Association
Professional Interests: College health and nutrition related to disordered eating/eating disorders, weight management, vegetarianism and general wellness
Personal Interests: Enjoys spending time with family, community volunteering, movies, and opera.

Donnovan Somera Yisrael, MA
Health Empowerment Educator

Education: MA, Sociology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, BA, Psychology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
Professional Interests: Answering the question, “Why do people do risky things?” That is, helping people to understand how culture/society/institutions affect our health decision-making (and ultimately our health) and what we can do about it.
Personal Interests: Spending time with my wife Aly (Stanford ‘95) and daughter Isaiah Rose as well as doing other activities that are of the spirit and the heart. We are big proponents of adoption. I’m also a self-proclaimed hockey (ice and roller) and in-line skating fanatic (and instructor).

Carrie Siegel
Office Manager

Education: BS, Human Resource Management, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Professional Interests: Administration of student health, graphic design, and health and wellness
Personal Interests:  Travel, hiking, spending time with spouse and two sons.