Short Biography of Rachel Ulrich
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Raised in Ventura
- Mother of three - all attending Ventura Unified Schools
- Husband, Ramsey Ulrich, is a physician who manages a County affiliated clinic which cares for the underserved populations
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
- Attended K-12 in Ventura Unified Schools
- Graduate of UCLA with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Physiological Sciences
- Post-graduate work at UCLA School of Medicine
- Graduated from San Diego State University with a Master's of Science degree
CAREER INFORMATION
- Oxnard College Adjunct Faculty
- California Lutheran University Adjunct Faculty
- Part-time Fitness Instructor, Pierpont Racquet Club
- Consultant, Network for a Healthy California
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Member P.T.A. since 2002 and P.T.O. since 2008, earning a "Very Special Person Award" in 2009
- Working with VUSD on their Carol M. White Physical Ed & Nutrition grant
- Volunteer and Workshop Presenter at Oxnard College Youth Conference, this conference encourages and supports students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM); and is aimed at Oxnard area high school juniors and seniors.
- Member A LEAN VC; a Public Health Coalition to improve community health
- Volunteer, Network for a Healthy California; a statewide movement of local, state and national partners collectively working toward improving the health status of low-income Californians through increased fruit and vegetable consumption and daily physical activity
- Volunteer and Board Member, All American Ballet Company; a non-profit dance company whose goal is to promote the art and sport of dance throughout Ventura County
- Supporter & Sponsor, National Charity League Juniors
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Nominated for the Wallace Stevens Award for Excellence as Oxnard College instructor.
- Nominated by peers at CLU during my first year of instruction as a faculty member who is exemplary in undergraduate instruction
- Published research while at UCLA School of Medicine and also at SDSU.
COLLEAGUE TESTIMONIALS
- "Rachel Ulrich is an outstanding educator and professional." - Floyd Martin, Dean of Math/Science/PE/Athletics/Health/Performing Arts at Oxnard College ('07-'10)
- "She (Rachel) has an excellent rapport with students of all ages, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds." - H. O'Neil Ziegler, Professor Emeritus, Oxnard College
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