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Stratis Rozakeas received his MA in Family & Consumer Sciences in 2012. He
is a registered dietitian with extensive experience and volunteer work in the field
of dietetics. Most recently, he was the nutrition site manager at Herrick Hospital/
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. His research centered on the benefits of
horticultural therapy in a hospital setting.

Amy Dorie completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Apparel Design and
Merchandising in 2012, graduating Summa Cum Laude, and her MA in Family
& Consumer Sciences in May 2013. During her studies, Amy also taught dance,
costumed theatre shows, designed and produced runway collections, and won
a national design competition. She studied social media applications related to
online apparel retail environments for her master’s thesis finding online purchase
intentions can be predicted by consumer attitudes, emotions, social influences,
and perceived behavioral control factors. She will enter a PhD program at Iowa
State University in Fall 2013.

Khary Dvorak-Ewell is a graduate student in the College of Business who was
a student community service learning awardee in 2011. Khary became deeply
engaged with development work for Mama Hope, a nonprofit organization based
in San Francisco, that helps communities in developing countries and Africa
become self-sustaining through grassroots micro-development projects. His
commitment shows that community service learning can make a difference in
the lives of others.

Faculty Awards and/or Honors
PI Name

Sponsor or Org.

Vouchilas, Gus

International Furnishings
and Design Association
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