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5 Fast Facts with Dr. Steven Jacobson
Dr. Steven Jacobson is Vice Provost and Dean of Student Affairs at Touro University California. He began his tenure at Touro University California in 2019 with more than 27 years of experience in student affairs. Jacobson previously worked in student affairs at Stockton's University of the Pacific and had leadership roles in university housing at the Pennsylvania College of Technology and Plymouth State University. Jacobson received his doctorate in education from University of the Pacific, his master's in education at Plymouth State University and his bachelor's degree in English from Washington State University.
Alumni, Faculty
Alum boosts PA program across NorCal
Lisa Thomas is a member of the faculty for the MSPAS/MPH program at Touro University California and a 2017 graduate of the program. She currently serves as the program's Northern California Clinical Rotation Recruitment Coordinator.
Alumni
PA Program Grad Serves Solano Residents
Kaitlyn E. Riley is a Physician Assistant with the Solano County Family Health Services in Fairfield and a graduate of the dual Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies/Master of Public Health program at Touro University California (Class of 2022). She took part in a question-and-answer exchange with Dr. Joy Moverley, director of the program here at Touro.
Faculty
Pilar Page Strives to Support Future Pharmacists
Pilar Page joined Touro University California in July 2023 as the Director of Student Services for the College of Pharmacy. She works in collaboration with key personnel to support the success of the program's students.
Faculty
Dr. Shadi Doroudgar Plays Key Role at Pharmacy College
Dr. Shadi Doroudgar is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and the Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management at Touro University California College of Pharmacy. She teaches Touro University California pharmacy students in the didactic portion of the curriculum and during Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences.
Faculty
Dr. Danielle Tran Shares Experiences with Future Pharmacists
Dr. Danielle Tran graduated from the University of the Pacific with the Class of 1987. She is a Pharmacy Manager at Safeway in Walnut Creek. In addition to her role as a practicing pharmacist in her community, she is also the Experiential Education Coordinator for Safeway NorCal Division.
Alumni
Dr. Joanna Cheung Finds Home at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital
Dr. Joanna Cheung, MSc, RD, PharmD, BCNSP, CNSC, is currently an advanced clinical pharmacist specializing in nutrition support at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford.
Faculty
College of Pharmacy Extends Reach Across Globe
Dr. Shane Desselle is Associate Dean for Research and Professional Affairs and a Professor of Social and Behavioral Pharmacy at Touro University California's College of Pharmacy.
Faculty
AI Pushes Boundaries, Enters Realm of Health Care
Dr. Michael Ellerby, PhD, is Chair and Professor of Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Touro University California's College of Pharmacy.
School News
Supporting Student Success: Touro Addresses Food Insecurity with New Food Pantry
In 2018, Touro University California (TUC) Paisley Rosengren, Director of Student Success began noticing that many students would come by the Student Affairs office and take large handfuls of snacks they set out. Rosengren became concerned that the behavior was indicative of food insecurity.