Pursuing a Passion for Lifelong Learning

Here's a sampling of Bachelor of Arts Completion program alumni and a glimpse into the varied and fascinating work they pursued after graduation:

Margaret J. Baier, B.A., '01, owns a small private massage practice and is working as the therapeutic massage program coordinator at National American University in Minnesota. She also is working on completing her master's degree in Liberal Studies at the University of Minnesota.

Deanna McKinstry, B.A., '99, earned a master's degree in Mythological Studies and Depth Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute in 2001. She is currently working on her dissertation at Pacifica entitled Singing as Mythic History.

Kai-Lin Yang, B.A., '02, is pursuing a master's degree in Integral Counseling Psychology at CIIS.

Yasmin Decuire, B.A., '03, is a full-time mother in addition to pursuing a master's degree in Expressive Arts Therapy at CIIS.

Ruth Turner, B.A., '03, works for the Miriam and Peter Haas Fund, a San Francisco-based family foundation focusing on early childhood education. She is also completing a child development certificate in administration and will enter the master's degree program in Culture and Spirituality at Holy Names College in Oakland, California. Ruth is the mother of two and grandmother of four.

Thomas Marconi, B.A., '97, has a master's degree in Philosophy and Religion from CIIS, and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Humanities at the Institute.

Cay Lemon, B.A., '03, is a wedding consultant who owns an events and wedding planning company. She applies her commitment to ecological and environmental issues in her business by working mainly with caterers who use organic products or locally grown produce.