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Thetford (Kurita), Maya | 2009 Chrysalis School Alumni

March 22, 2017 By:Chrysalis School

Class of: 2009
College: Seattle Pacific University
Degree: BS Physiology 2015
Occupation: Environmental Laboratory Analyst

Since graduating from Chrysalis I was accepted at SPU, there I found a love of biology. Originally I planned on pursuing a medical degree and was even accepted into a medical school. However, I had began exploring the opportunities in research and found that my true passion was the pursuit of knowledge (really I credit Chrysalis for helping me find enjoyment in learning, rather than make it a chore).

I ended up as a student researcher at SPU focusing on molecular biology, genetics, and human evolution. I fell in love with the process and, in particular, enjoyed the human evolution research done in Dr. Wall-Scheffler’s lab. I had the wonderful opportunity of collecting data on human participants, analyzing and presenting my findings at multiple conferences (including the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, a nationwide conference). During my research I worked as a teaching assistant and taught Microbiology labs at SPU for three years (another great love of mine!).

Eventually I graduated, married and had two great kids. I’m currently working for an environmental firm analyzing inorganic and microbiological samples. I love what I do and plan to pursue graduate school in the future. I owe all of this to Chrysalis, I truly do not believe I would have even ended up in college if my mother hadn’t put me in Chrysalis. I will always be grateful for the experience.

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Setter, Derek | 2007 Chrysalis School Alumni

July 21, 2015 By:Chrysalis School

Derek SetterCollege: Community College of the Air Force
Degree: Criminal Justice / 2016
Occupation: USAF Security Forces

After graduating Chrysalis in 2007 I took some time off to work and enjoy myself. In 2009 I decided to follow in my fathers footsteps and serve my country. On September 22nd I left for Basic Military Training and from there attended the Security Forces Law Enforcement Academy. After graduating there I moved on to my first duty station at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana. For the first few years at Malmstrom I spent most of my work time guarding and protecting our nations greatest assets, nuclear weapons. In October of 2011 I was tasked to deploy overseas to a location in the middle east. Upon my return I became certified as a Corrections Supervisor working in a military jail where I am currently at. I plan on using my military law enforcement experience to apply towards becoming a Deputy Sheriff.

Thank you to Chrysalis and all the teachers who helped mold me in to the person I am today.

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Ciminera, Lauren | 2000 Chrysalis School Alumni

May 12, 2015 By:Chrysalis School

Lauren CimineraCollege: Seattle University
Degree: BA History, 2005
Occupation: Recruiting Consultant

My education at Chrysalis provided a strong platform for my success at Seattle University and later, transitioning to my career.

After graduating Chrysalis and Seattle University I have worked in Corporate Recruiting for Amazon.com, Tesla Motors and now, SolarCity. Connecting talented professionals to their dream job is something I feel very fortunate to do.

Thank you to everyone at Chrysalis for offering such a supportive and challenging environment.

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MacKay, Andy | 2010 Chrysalis School Alumni

April 4, 2013 By:Chrysalis School

Andy MacKayClass of: 2010
College: University of Kansas
Degree: BGS English, Journalism minor/2014
Occupation: Student/Radio DJ

After graduating from Chrysalis, I started a new journey by choosing to attend the University of Kansas. I had a difficult time adjusting to college life freshman year, so I came home for a semester and attended Bellevue Community College before going back to Kansas.

Last summer, I interned at 710 ESPN Radio in downtown Seattle, which was an awesome experience for me. I mainly edited audio from the broadcast, but also met a lot of cool people like former Mariner Jay Buhner.

I am currently a junior working on getting my BGS in English with a Creative Writing emphasis along with minoring in Journalism. I got involved with the school radio station, 90.7 KJHK, the spring of 2012 and have been working there since. I started off as a regular rotation DJ but now am the host of a special program for the station called Hip-Hop Hype.

When I am done with school, I hope to work as a writer for a sports or music magazine. If that doesn’t work out, I would like to work for a sports or music radio station in Seattle.

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Burns, Kevin | 2012 Chrysalis School Alumni

April 4, 2013 By:Chrysalis School

Kevin BurnsClass of: 2012
College: Western Washington University
Degree: 2016 Fairhaven College 
Occupation: Student

Presently I am living on campus in the dorms while attending my first year of classes at Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies at Western Washington University. I will continue to take classes that spark my intrest until I have found my passion.

Filed Under: Alumni Tagged With: 2012

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