Sigma Phi Omega Sorority Inc.

Alumni News & Annoucements
(June 2003 - Present)

Post-Graduate Achievements

Kathy Lee (USC, Fall '93) is currently on piano faculty & faculty co-chair at the Music Institute of Chicago. Kathy is a collaborative artist at Triada Music Festival in Lulow, Vermont and Competition Director of the Society of American Musicians Competition (www.samusicians.com ).

Kim Hirabayashi Essmiller (USC) earned her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology in 2005 and her M.Ed. in Education in 1997, both degrees from the University of Southern California.

Cheryl Wong (Berkeley, Charter - Fall '97) earned her MBA from New York University Stern, May 2006

Jackie Cruz (USC) earned her Juris Doctorate from Golden State University Law School, 2006.

Truc Dao (USC) obtained her Paralegal Certificate in Litigation & Corporations from the Attorney Assistant Training Program presented by UCLA Extension in cooperation with the UCLA School of Law, 2006.

Evangeline de la Cruz Tennort (SDSU, Delta) earned board certification and fellow status in American College of Healthcare Executives in December 2006.

Hanny Pei (UT) earned her Juris Doctorate from University of Houston, May 2007. Hanny Pei has been representing abused/neglected children in Cook County (Chicago, IL) as Attorney and Guardian AdLitem at the Office of the Public Guardian since December of 2007.

Epifaniadelrosa "Tina" Subaba (SDSU, Xi) earned her MSEd in Higher Education Administration in Summer of 2008 and is currently working at USC as an Assistant Director in Graduate Admissions.

LinLin Shoa (UT, Omicron - Spring '00) is currently working at the Texas Medical Center in Houston as a Bariatric Dietitian specializing in weight loss.

Kristine Lopez (UH, Nu) earned her Doctor of Pharmacy in 2007 from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. She is licensed in both Texas and Florida.

Caroline Buhay (UH, Iota) is currently in New York for her Anesthiesologist Residency.

Thuy Trinh (UH, Kappa - Spring '01) earned her Masters in Child Psychology in 2007 from Bank Street College of Education in New York City and currently working at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center as a Child Specialist in Texas.

Eunhi Kim (Baylor, Charter) earned her Juris Doctorate in May of 2005. Eunhi is now currently working at a Dallas firm as a litigation associate.

Lien Tang (Baylor, Charter) earned her Juris Doctorate degree from South Texas College of Law in December 2005. After passing the bar in May of 2006, she started working as an Independent Petroleum Landman.

Nicole Navarra (SDSU) earned her Masters of Science, Industrial Organization Psychology 2007 from National University

Erin Carino (UH, Kappa - Spring '01) is currently living in Los Angeles, California working as an Assistant Editor for Fox's Hell's Kitchen.

Zanna Kruoch (UH, Nu - 2002) earned her Doctorate of Optometry degree from the University of Houston, College of Optometry. She is currently residing in Chicago, Illinois where she is doing her residency at the Illinois College of Optometry.

Natasha Chong (SMU, Charter - Spring '05) earned her Masters in Public Health in Nutrition at Loma Linda University.

Engagements

Epifaniadelrosa "Tina" Subaba (SDSU)

Eunhi Kim (Baylor)

Kathe Supavong (UT, Alpha Alpha) - Save the Date: 2011

Weddings

Emma Lai Rahamin (SDSU, charter) - August 2003

Jana Yaguchi Helms (USC) - August 2004

Tina B Nguyen Park (UT, zeta) - August 2004

Evangeline de la Cruz Tennort (SDSU) - March 2004

Erin Carino Salinas (UH) - July 2006

Krissy Pimanmas Purdy (CSULB) - November 2006

Lien Tang Quinto (Baylor) - November 2006

Caroline Buhay Chambers (UH) - January 2007

Liza Agustin Lhospital (UT) - May 2007

Thuy Trinh Wong (UH) - August 2007

Alison Lee Lambert (USC) - September 2007

Odette Tan Chin (UT) - March 2008

Helen Yoon Marum (UT) - May 2008

Venus Yin Wills (SMU, charter) - October 2008

Celia Tse Koomprapun (USC) - October 2008

Elisha Jung Okawa (SDSU) - October 2008

Kristine Lopez Nguyen (UH) - July 2009

Births

Aidan Ward - March 2003 to Tracy Fujimoto Ward (SDSU, charter)

Madeline Shono - September 2004 to Cami Lee Shono (USC)

Sydnee Jett - April 2005 to Melinda Lock Jett (CSULB)

Kier Ocampo - June 2005 to Elizabeth Potente Ocampo (USC)

Kyle Futaba - July 2005 to Teri Pon Futaba (USC)

Macy Jay Lum - July 2005 to Laura Lee Lum (USC)

Christopher Yoshioka - July 2005 to Monique Hall Yoshioka (SDSU, charter)

Mia Isabella Tokunaga - August 2005 to Christine Kim Tokunaga (SDSU, charter)

Ali Yamada - December 2005 to Anna Kim Yamada (USC)

Jaren and Marius Tennort - February 2006 to Evangeline de la Cruz
Tennort (SDSU)

Kelsey Lynn Pope - March 2006 to Lisa Van Ingen Pope (USC)

Ryan Sanchez - July 2006 to Mellissa Sanchez (Baylor)

Pierce Mikal Martin - July 2006 to Mariel Abraham Martin (CSULB)

Ashlyne Ocampo - September 2006 to Elizabeth Potente Ocampo (USC)

Noelle Leia Lum - September 2007 to Laura Lee Lum (USC)

Emiko Lynne Essmiller - January 2008 to Kim Hirabayashi (USC)

Kailey Rose Martin - April 2008 to Mariel Abraham Martin (CSULB)

A baby boy - January 2008 to Elizabeth Potente Ocampo (USC)

Nico Thaddeo Enzo Marliani - March 2008 to Nicole Chin Marliani (USC)

Lauren Cate - January 2009 to Juliet Lee (USC)

Ethaniel - January 2009 to Lien Tang Quinto (Baylor)

5th child - February 2009 to Elizabeth Potente Ocampo (USC)

Austine Thair Thurman - March 2009 to Linda Thai (UH)

Madeline Tom - March 2009 to Mriko Konishi Tom (USC)

Expecting

A Baby Girl - August 2009 to April Cadiente Schneider (USC)

If you would like to share your announcements, please contact either the Alumnae Chair, Jessica Chang or the National Website Designer, Sandra Wu. We would love to hear about you!




		Alumni News & Annoucements (June 2003 - Present) Post-Graduate Achievements Kathy Lee (USC, Fall '93) is currently on piano faculty & faculty co-chair at the Music Institute of Chicago. Kathy is a collaborative artist at Triada Music Festival in Lulow, Vermont and Competition Director of the Society of American Musicians Competition (www.samusicians.com ). Kim Hirabayashi Essmiller (USC) earned her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology in 2005 and her M.Ed. in Education in 1997, both degrees from the University of Southern California. Cheryl Wong (Berkeley, Charter - Fall '97) earned her MBA from New York University Stern, May 2006 Jackie Cruz (USC) earned her Juris Doctorate from Golden State University Law School, 2006. Truc Dao (USC) obtained her Paralegal Certificate in Litigation & Corporations from the Attorney Assistant Training Program presented by UCLA Extension in cooperation with the UCLA School of Law, 2006. Evangeline de la Cruz Tennort (SDSU, Delta) earned board certification and fellow status in American College of Healthcare Executives in December 2006. Hanny Pei (UT) earned her Juris Doctorate from University of Houston, May 2007. Hanny Pei has been representing abused/neglected children in Cook County (Chicago, IL) as Attorney and Guardian AdLitem at the Office of the Public Guardian since December of 2007. Epifaniadelrosa "Tina" Subaba (SDSU, Xi) earned her MSEd in Higher Education Administration in Summer of 2008 and is currently working at USC as an Assistant Director in Graduate Admissions. LinLin Shoa (UT, Omicron - Spring '00) is currently working at the Texas Medical Center in Houston as a Bariatric Dietitian specializing in weight loss. Kristine Lopez (UH, Nu) earned her Doctor of Pharmacy in 2007 from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. She is licensed in both Texas and Florida. Caroline Buhay (UH, Iota) is currently in New York for her Anesthiesologist Residency. Thuy Trinh (UH, Kappa - Spring '01) earned her Masters in Child Psychology in 2007 from Bank Street College of Education in New York City and currently working at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center as a Child Specialist in Texas. Eunhi Kim (Baylor, Charter) earned her Juris Doctorate in May of 2005. Eunhi is now currently working at a Dallas firm as a litigation associate. Lien Tang (Baylor, Charter) earned her Juris Doctorate degree from South Texas College of Law in December 2005. After passing the bar in May of 2006, she started working as an Independent Petroleum Landman. Nicole Navarra (SDSU) earned her Masters of Science, Industrial Organization Psychology 2007 from National University Erin Carino (UH, Kappa - Spring '01) is currently living in Los Angeles, California working as an Assistant Editor for Fox's Hell's Kitchen. Zanna Kruoch (UH, Nu - 2002) earned her Doctorate of Optometry degree from the University of Houston, College of Optometry. She is currently residing in Chicago, Illinois where she is doing her residency at the Illinois College of Optometry. Natasha Chong (SMU, Charter - Spring '05) earned her Masters in Public Health in Nutrition at Loma Linda University. Engagements Epifaniadelrosa "Tina" Subaba (SDSU) Eunhi Kim (Baylor) Kathe Supavong (UT, Alpha Alpha) - Save the Date: 2011 Weddings Emma Lai Rahamin (SDSU, charter) - August 2003 Jana Yaguchi Helms (USC) - August 2004 Tina B Nguyen Park (UT, zeta) - August 2004 Evangeline de la Cruz Tennort (SDSU) - March 2004 Erin Carino Salinas (UH) - July 2006 Krissy Pimanmas Purdy (CSULB) - November 2006 Lien Tang Quinto (Baylor) - November 2006 Caroline Buhay Chambers (UH) - January 2007 Liza Agustin Lhospital (UT) - May 2007 Thuy Trinh Wong (UH) - August 2007 Alison Lee Lambert (USC) - September 2007 Odette Tan Chin (UT) - March 2008 Helen Yoon Marum (UT) - May 2008 Venus Yin Wills (SMU, charter) - October 2008 Celia Tse Koomprapun (USC) - October 2008 Elisha Jung Okawa (SDSU) - October 2008 Kristine Lopez Nguyen (UH) - July 2009 Births Aidan Ward - March 2003 to Tracy Fujimoto Ward (SDSU, charter) Madeline Shono - September 2004 to Cami Lee Shono (USC) Sydnee Jett - April 2005 to Melinda Lock Jett (CSULB) Kier Ocampo - June 2005 to Elizabeth Potente Ocampo (USC) Kyle Futaba - July 2005 to Teri Pon Futaba (USC) Macy Jay Lum - July 2005 to Laura Lee Lum (USC) Christopher Yoshioka - July 2005 to Monique Hall Yoshioka (SDSU, charter) Mia Isabella Tokunaga - August 2005 to Christine Kim Tokunaga (SDSU, charter) Ali Yamada - December 2005 to Anna Kim Yamada (USC) Jaren and Marius Tennort - February 2006 to Evangeline de la Cruz Tennort (SDSU) Kelsey Lynn Pope - March 2006 to Lisa Van Ingen Pope (USC) Ryan Sanchez - July 2006 to Mellissa Sanchez (Baylor) Pierce Mikal Martin - July 2006 to Mariel Abraham Martin (CSULB) Ashlyne Ocampo - September 2006 to Elizabeth Potente Ocampo (USC) Noelle Leia Lum - September 2007 to Laura Lee Lum (USC) Emiko Lynne Essmiller - January 2008 to Kim Hirabayashi (USC) Kailey Rose Martin - April 2008 to Mariel Abraham Martin (CSULB) A baby boy - January 2008 to Elizabeth Potente Ocampo (USC) Nico Thaddeo Enzo Marliani - March 2008 to Nicole Chin Marliani (USC) Lauren Cate - January 2009 to Juliet Lee (USC) Ethaniel - January 2009 to Lien Tang Quinto (Baylor) 5th child - February 2009 to Elizabeth Potente Ocampo (USC) Austine Thair Thurman - March 2009 to Linda Thai (UH) Madeline Tom - March 2009 to Mriko Konishi Tom (USC) Expecting A Baby Girl - August 2009 to April Cadiente Schneider (USC) If you would like to share your announcements, please contact either the Alumnae Chair, Jessica Chang or the National Website Designer, Sandra Wu. We would love to hear about you!
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