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MLL Alumni Spotlight

Modern Languages and Literatures graduates engage in academic study of the world, communication, society, cultures, and the human condition from a range of perspectives that make them well-rounded and thoughtful contributors to society. The 'Alumni Spotlight" series profiles selected ML&L graduates to illustrate the range of life experiences, achievements, and employment opportunities that they have.

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Karyn Junkel Friedrich - French
Karyn Junkel Friedrich graduated from SSU in 2016 with a BA in French.
Salvador Garcia
Salvador Garcia Vigil - Spanish
Salvador Garcia Vigil graduated from SSU in 2013 with a BA in Spanish.
Cali Pettit
Cali Pettit - French
Cali Pettit graduated from SSU in 2021 with a BA in French and Early Childhood Studies (Development).
Milan Morales
Milan Morales - French
Milan Morales graduated from SSU in 2014 with a BA in French.
Dan Bigelow and wife Angel in Tahiti in 2022
Dan Bigelow - French
Dan Bigelow graduated from SSU in 2001 with a BA in French.
Sean Durkin
Sean Durkin - French
Sean Durkin graduated from SSU in 2021 with a BA in French and a minor in English.
Rachel Cornec
Rachel Cornec - French
Rachel Cornec graduated in December 2002 with a BA in French.
Maria Gonzalez
Maria Gonzalez - French
Maria Gonzalez graduated from Sonoma State in 2011 with a BA in French.
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Ricardo Calderon - Spanish
Ricardo (Ricky) Calderon graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Sociology and a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies.
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Stephanie Gorevin - French
Stephanie graduated from SSU in 2009 with a BA in French.