Your Facilitators
Your team of workplace learning and development professionals are expert facilitators who stand ready to help you learn, develop, and grow in your current position or on your journey to new career opportunities at Pacific. Their enthusiasm, style, and experience will inspire and engage you to unleash your potential for continued success. Learn more about them and their background!
Learning + Development Facilitators:
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Margaret CaldwellAssociate University Budget Director Margaret Caldwell is currently Associate University Budget Director and has been with the Budget Office since 2004. In that time, she has worked with various units in the Stockton, Sacramento and San Francisco campuses to proactively identify issues and resolve often complex or long-standing inefficiencies in the system. In addition to her regular duties, she has been designing and teaching budget-related courses focusing on efficient and effective budgeting methodology and good stewardship. |
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David DiskinMicrosoft Certified Professional David Diskin is a certified Microsoft Office Master and works with organizations state-wide by helping them become more efficient with software. He has been using Microsoft Office since 1995, honing his skills in each application for "real world" use through training, consulting, and development. |
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John McClimansWeb Manager John McClimans is the Electronic Communication Specialist in the Office of Marketing and Communications. Joining the University in 2011, he helps oversee the content and direction of the Stockton Campus website, manages projects related to the website and electronic media and supports users interacting with the website. As part of his position, John leads the University's Content Management System (CMS) training courses, teaching employees and students how to create and update content within their respective areas. An integral part of the Pacific.edu Redesign Team, serving as Interim Project Manager from May to August 2011, John is an expert on the University's CMS and is always looking at how he can help users get the most out of it. John earned his Bachelor of Arts in Communications (B.A.C.) in Journalism and B.A. in French from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Wash. After graduation, he worked as the Communication Coordinator in the PLU Office of Admission. While in this position, John oversaw a website redesign and managed the production of a campus virtual tour. |
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Sean McNallyEnvironmental Health & Safety Supervisor Sean McNally works in the Office of Budget and Risk Management. He earned his Master of Arts degree in Organizational Communication, COP '06. As an alumni of Pacific, Sean has had an opportunity to see the truly amazing things Pacific has to offer through first hand educational experiences here. Through his graduate studies he was able to develop skills in research and evaluation through extensive study in the area of best practices in employee/employer communication within nationally recognized top performing organizations. His published papers include "Best Practices in Supervisor/Employee Communication" published in the Competition Forum (United States). Another paper focused on experiential learning in education, and was accepted at the annual meeting of the California Sociological Association; titled "The Voluntary Response of Undergraduates to Youth Issues: An Informal Experiment in Service Learning Pedagogy". |
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Jessica Melchor
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Shelby Slaugenhaupt |
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Randy Schwantes |
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Hector Escalante |
Learning + Development Partner Facilitators:
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As the lead consultant with Inspiring You Global Enterprises, Lakita Long uses her knowledge and expertise in mental health, workforce development, education, programmatic outreach, and recruitment to create, implement, and provide unique services around training, and development. She speaks with a boldness that comes from her love of helping people and operates in a cosmic-like energy, creating a wonderful opportunity for growth and learning. Lakita is a continuous learner and she has obtained degrees in Psychology (UC Berkeley), Counseling (Cal State East Bay), Counseling Psychology (Argosy University) and Social Psychology (Rochville University). |
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Joe Tassinari is a partner facilitator with extensive experience in training and coaching. Joe has practiced team building and honed his training techniques as a trainer, mentor, coach, U.C. Davis instructor and business owner. His methods are interactive, upbeat and produce positive communities with prosperous outcomes. |
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Ms. Khalfani is a Professional Development Training Facilitator and Consultant. She has 10 years of experience working with clients, primarily from local Northern California Bay Area counties. She has over 23 years of experience working within the California Correctional System. Providing training to both the employees and their clients. She is a Delinquency Control Institute graduate from the University of Southern California. |
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Tim has an amazing ability to read and connect with his audience. His non-judgmental approach coupled with an amazing ability to read people allows him to deliver difficult messages on sensitive areas in a manner that fosters incredible growth. Tim has been training and facilitating for 15 years. He is a certified mediator, certified DISC Behavior Analyst and Motivators Analyst. Topics Tim has trained include (but are not limited to) Communication, Performance Management, Team-building and Presentation Skills. Tim is commutable to Stockton and San Francisco. |
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Jackie brings over 15+ years of Corporate experience and strong business acumen to any organization as a professional trainer / facilitator. Her business expertise in the areas of Sales, Marketing, Presentations, Public Speaking, etc. has enabled her to now deliver fun, energetic, and motivating workshops/ trainings to many audiences. As a Certified Coach, she has excellent people skills that enable adaptability and flexibility as needed. She consistently receives outstanding evaluations from her clients. Jackie is within commuting distance to both San Francisco and Stockton. |
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Al R. Pangelinan was born in Long Beach, California, where he lived for ten years until 1980 when his parents moved to Vallejo, California, to pursue a better opportunity. After he graduated from Hogan Sr. High School in 1988, he attended the California State University, Sacramento, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering. After college, he worked at various IT companies, such as Intel, Health Net, and CGI. In 1998, Al started his own business in the technology-consulting arena. One year later, he obtained an MBA from the University of Phoenix. Currently, Al still contracts with the State of California and teaches various classes in nursing, criminal justice, business, management, information systems, and technology. |
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Louie G. Garcia relocated to West Sacramento in 1985 from his birthplace of Watsonville, California. He graduated from River City High School in 1994 and spent two years in the United States Navy, stationed in Groton, Connecticut. Upon returning home, he entered the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers apprenticeship and became a Journeyman Inside Wireman in 2002. While working as an electrician, Louie earned his Bachelor of Science in Information Systems specializing in Internet Security Systems (2010) and an MBA (2011) from the University of Phoenix. After completing the California State University of Sacramento's Community College Faculty Preparation Program (2012), Louie applied to American River College's Pre-Apprenticeship Program (2013) and has been teaching, developing curriculum, and improving the program since. |
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Robert C. Bowman attended America River College where he received his Associate Degree and whilst working his way into management and then into Human Resources. After almost 30 years with his eye on Senior Management, he embarked on the journey of higher education as an adult learner. He completed his Bachelor's degree and Master's degree in Business and utilized his education and prior HR experience in a practical manner in corporate business and as an owner and director of a national degree. He became a licensed attorney with the law firm of Beyer, Pongratz and Rosen, specializing in employment law where he worked for about five years in. |
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Mehul Rangwala has nearly 20 years of experience in information technology and quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Currently, an Informational Technology Manager at the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District, Mehul researches, plans, and provides insights to the executive management on IT strategy and the latest technology trends, while providing leadership in areas of IT investments, cost/benefit analysis, asset management, IT operations, and support. His professional career has been largely in data analysis, budgeting, forecasting, information technology and making important data-driven decisions using research, quantitative and economic principles. He has a B.S. in Electronics Engineering from India and an M.B.A. from U.C. Davis. |