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Ventura County, CA November 2, 2010 Election
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Rachel Ulrich Biography

By Rachel Lorien (Harvey) Ulrich

Candidate for Member; Ventura County Board of Education; Trustee Area 1

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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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