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Shelby Barker, P.G.

Degree: BS - Enviromental Geology
Graduation Year: 2008

Occupation: Senior Hydrogeologist
News: Upon completing my BS in Environmental Geology degree at CSUSB, I attended CSU, Fullerton, completing my MS in geology. In addition to a career as a Professional Geologist in the environmental consulting industry, I teach part-time at CSUSB, Dept of of Geological Sciences. I recently accepted a position at Tetra Tech in San Bernardino, CA as a Senior Hydrogeologist.

Mandy Wilson

Degree: BA - Geology
Graduation Year: 2008

Occupation: Geologist / Wildlife Biologist
News: After completing my bachelor's degree, I worked as a geologist in the environmental field.  Several years later, that work led me to the Mojave Desert, where I still work as a wildlife biologist.  I continue to do both geological and biological work as an independent contractor and enjoy the best of both worlds. 

Debbie Kunath

Degree: BS - Geology
Graduation Year: 2008

Occupation: Consulting Geologist/Geology Instructor
News: I started instructing part-time at Cal State University San Bernardino, in the Department of Geological Sciences, in the spring of 2016. I have also been working as a part-time instructor at Cal State Polytechnic University in Pomona since 2013 when I started as a graduate student in their Department of Geological Sciences. I am also working as a Consulting Geologist in the field of Engineering Geology and have been doing so since 2007.

Matthew Robles

Degree: BS - Geology
Graduation Year: 2010

Occupation: Professor
News: After graduating from CSUSB in 2010 and UCR with an MS in 2012 I worked for a few years in Canada as a well-site geologist for oil and gas companies. Upon returning to southern California I've worked as an adjunct within the Geology department at CSUSB (and other institutions). I currently have a full-time faculty position in the Earth and Spatial Sciences Department at San Bernardino Valley College. I am very excited to begin my teaching career in the San Bernardino area.

Marissa De Hoyos

Degree: BS - Geology
Graduation Year: 2015

Occupation: Field Paleontology Technician
News:  Since graduation from CSUSB, I have been working as a Paleontology Monitor for John Minch and Associates. My job is to search for any fossils and/or Native Artifacts on construction project sites. I enjoy what I do and am very happy to have a career where I can be outside putting my Geology degree at work. I am in the Environmental Hydrogeology Master's Program at California State University Los Angeles and will be graduating in spring of 2019, as well as earning a certificate in ArcGIS.  I plan to pursue my dream of becoming a Hydrogeologist for Ventura County. I currently reside in Ventura County and work on a construction project in Santa Clarita. 

Christina Guerra, P.G.

Degrees: BS – Geology and Environmental Geology, MS – Environmental Sciences, Geology
Graduation Years: 2009 and 2012
 
Occupation: Engineering Geologist
News: Upon completing my bachelor’s degrees in 2009, I continued on at CSUSB and completed my master’s degree in 2012. I worked for a time as a geologist in the environmental consulting industry. I currently work as an Engineering Geologist for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Lahontan Region, overseeing permitting for cleanup sites, mines, landfills, and composting facilities.

Gabe Jasso

Degree: BS - Geology
Graduation Year: 2006
 
Occupation: Industrial Hygienist
News: After working a brief time at an engineering geology firm, I had a career change after being introduced to the field of industrial hygiene, for which I later attended UCLA graduate school. I have worked at UCLA and 3M company. My wife, son and I now live in Los Angeles.  I’ll always be grateful for the scientific background I developed at CSUSB in the Department of Geology!