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: Science of Compassion and Positive Emotions, college health, women's issues, leadership coaching, enneagram studies
Personal Interests: Scuba diving, writing, hiking

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!

Colin Campbell
Peer Health Coordinator

Education: BA Human Biology- Health and Human Development, Stanford University
Professional Interests: Quality of Life optimization, happiness, social connection, physical fitness, nutrition, meaningful relationships, and love
Personal Interests: Playing, entertaining, frolicking, laughing, singing, performing, running, moving- all with friends, family, and strangers on the train   

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, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
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 hiking.

 

Amy Pohl, JD
Community Partnership Program Manager
Program Director, Center for Relationship Abuse Awareness

Education: JD, University of Wyoming College of Law, Laramie, WY; BA in Political Science and Women’s Studies, The Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO
Professional Affiliations/Certifications: CPEDV (California Partnership to End Domestic Violence); Domestic Violence Advocacy Consortium of Santa Clara County; Colorado State Bar; Wyoming State Bar
Professional Interests: Providing training and education opportunities for students and professionals about the dynamics of relationship abuse, how to respond effectively to survivors and reduce victim blaming, and how to effectively hold perpetrators of relationship abuse accountable
Personal Interests: Cooking, running, hiking, reading, and spending time with friends and family

Donnovan Somera Yisrael ('89), MA
Manager of Relationship and Sexual Health Programs

Education: MA, Sociology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, BA, Psychology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
Professional Interests: In my work, I answer the question, “Why do people do risky things?” That is, help people to understand how culture/society/institutions affect our health decision-making (and ultimately our health) and what we can do about it. Over the last 5 years, with Carole's support and guidance, I have heavily integrated the tenets of Emotional Intelligence and Positive Psychology into my work with students to hopefully add happiness to their healthiness. Related to this, I have a passion for teaching people about the skill of grieving death/loss.
Personal Interests: Being with, my wife, Aly (Stanford ‘95) and daughters, Isaiah and Avishai,  as well as participating in other activities that invigorate the heart and the spirit. I am a big proponent of adoption. Ask me about it!  I am also a self-proclaimed skating, skateboarding, and hockey (ice and roller) fanatic. Wear your helmets!

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 my three children.