Pasco-Hernando State College Volume XII, Issue I - Spring 2018 | Page 28

ALUM 2005 Kellie Mercado, Port Richey, has worked as a supervisor at St. Luke’s Surgical Center for the past eleven years. She has three children ages 20, 18, and 15. Mercado plans to return to PHSC in the future and earn her nursing degree. 2014 2012 Brittany Almond, Port Richey, continued her education at St. Leo University where she earned her degree in healthcare management. For the past 10 years, Almond has worked as an office manager for a local cardiac surgeon. She is married and has a two-year-old daughter. Victoria German, Tampa, received her Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of South Florida in 2016. Currently, German is an event coordinator for IQPC Exchange Careers. 2015 Brittany with husband, Bernie, and daughter, Skyla. Margo-Ann McNamara, Zephyrhills, is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. After receiving her BSN, McNamara plans to continue her education and become a nurse practitioner specializing in psychiatrics. Both McNamara and her daughter, Mackenzie-Ann, have a passion for dogs and volunteer with ABARS Dog Rescue. She also serves as the leader for her daughter’s Girl Scout troop. 2016 Courtney Benito, Dade City, received an Associate of Arts degree in 2014 and graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in 2016. Benito is currently working on a Master of Education degree in Instructional Design and Technology from the University of West Florida. She works at PHSC as a Senior Office Assistant, Faculty Support, and hopes to continue her career in higher education. 28 PHSC Perspective