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Nancy Dudley, MA in Gerontology, was the recipient of the Patrick Nobis Scholarship for Excellence in Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Administration. She successfully completed her culminating research project on Palliative Care in Long-Term Care. Nancy is now pursuing the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing Health Policy at the University of California, San Francisco where she is the recipient of a prestigious Hartford Geriatric Center for Excellence Scholarship. Serene Park, MA in Gerontology, was the recipient of the Michelle Benjamin Scholarship for Excellence in Service Learning in Long-Term Care Administration. She successfully completed her AdministratorIn-Training (AIT) internship at the Jewish Home San Francisco which provides services for many different older adults with multiple and unique care and service needs (e.g. memory enhancement) and at various income levels. After graduation, Serene accepted the position as Reminiscence Coordinator for Sunrise Senior Living in San Mateo, CA. Clifford Bartolome, Leticia Conde, and Marlena del Hierro, MA in Gerontology, were all recipients of the Monarch Village Scholarships for Excellence in Service Learning in Gerontology. They successfully completed their internships at Monarch Village, a premier senior community that encourages independent and active lifestyles. After graduation, Marlena accepted the position as Director of Community Outreach and Education for AgeSong Senior Communities, and assisted living community located in San Francisco. Leticia Conde Bio Not Avalable SCHOOLS Marlena del Hierro Bio Not Avalable 139