Our Callers
Courtney Burns ′11
Phonathon Coordinator
Major: Nursing
Minor: Biology, Psychology
On Campus Activities: Institutional Advancement student worker
Reason for coming to SJC: I was attracted to the amazing nursing program. I like the size and the one-on-one interaction I get with the professors.
Favorite SJC experience: Putting signs up to direct the delivery on Grilled Cheese night.
Years with Phonathon: 3 years
Why I work for Phonathon: I like to interact with the alumnae/i, it's always fun to hear about their experiences and what they are doing now.
My favorite Phonathon memory: Listening to all of the crazy answering machines.
One fun fact about myself: I have played volleyball for 5 years, including 2 years at SJC and I am an assistant coach of a team.
Stephanie Scott ′11
Phonathon Supervisor
Major: History/Pre-law
Minor: Political Science and Sociology
On Campus Activities: Diversity in Action Club
Reason for coming to SJC: Small campus with the community atmosphere and scholarships.
Favorite SJC experience: Deck the Halls/ the SJC Christmas experience
Years with Phonathon: 2 years
Why I work for Phonathon: To help give back and to connect with SJC alumnae/i
My favorite Phonathon memory: Meeting my fellow callers for the first time and the end of the semester party
One fun fact about myself: I love spending time with my nieces.
Shelby Lata ′11
Phonathon Supervisor
Majors: Accounting and Psychology
Reason for coming to SJC: I wanted to go to a small school where I could get a great education.
Favorite SJC experience: Celebrating the monthly birthdays with my floor
Years with Phonathon: 1 year
Why I work for Phonathon: To help raise money for girls who need scholarships.
My favorite Phonathon memory: One person I called started singing. It was pretty funny.
One fun fact about myself: I enjoy weightlifting and boxing.
Debbie Jensen ′10
Major: Psychology
Minor: Biology
Reason for coming to SJC: The structure of the small college.
Favorite SJC experience: Working on a Human Development project with Liz
Years with Phonathon: 2.5 years
Why I work for Phonathon: It helps the College and it's fun to be able to talk with the alumnae/i.
My favorite Phonathon memory: End of semester theme parties
One fun fact about myself: I've been a delegate for the United Nations
Samantha Stanislawski '12
Major: Biology
On Campus Activities: Dance Ensemble
Reason for coming to SJC: I liked campus better than other schools I applied to. More financial aid from here.
Favorite SJC experience: Making teddy bears
Years with Phonathon: 1 year
Why I work for Phonathon: I like my co-workers and work environment. It is my first job and a good source of money.
My favorite Phonathon memory: The ice cream party and the Jeopardy work review
One fun fact about myself: I like to dance and have been doing it for 15 years.
Angelica Danowski '12
Major: Accounting
On Campus Activities: Phonathon!
Reason for coming to SJC: I liked the campus and the size of the classrooms.
Favorite SJC experience: Shelby Lata and I randomly jump roping in the back of Assumption.
Years with Phonathon: A half-year.
Why I work for Phonathon: It helps me gain confidence when I'm talking on the phone.
My favorite Phonathon memory: Calling a family that didn't speak English and being able to speak to them in Polish
One fun fact about myself: I'm fluent in Polish.
Nancy Juca '12
Major: Biochemistry
On Campus Activities: TriBeta
Reason for coming to SJC: Small environment, small classes
Favorite SJC experience: Making teddy bears
Years with Phonathon: 1 year
Why I work for Phonathon: To improve communication skills
My favorite Phonathon memory: When we had an ice cream party and the Jeopardy work review
One fun fact about myself: I like to listen to Korean music.
Cristher Estrada-Perez '12
Major: History and Pre-Law
On Campus Activities: Newspaper writer and Diversity in Action member
Reason for coming to SJC: I am a big fan of the small community. I don't like very big campuses--the closer the better.
Favorite SJC experience: Meeting all of my college friends and realizing how small the world really is. We all know someone.
Years with Phonathon: A half-year
Why I work for Phonathon: I am very shy and get nervous talking on the phone, so in order to improve my speaking skills I took this job.
My favorite Phonathon memory: The guy who had lost his job but still wanted to donate once his unemployment check arrived
One fun fact about myself: My name is a combination of Cristina and Ester, the names of my grandmothers.
Sylvia Argueta-Perez '12
Major: Nursing
On Campus Activities: Mentorship, Tennis team
Reason for coming to SJC: Amazing academic programs, beautiful campus, all women's college
Favorite SJC experience: Working with people I can relate to
Years with Phonathon: A half-year
Why I work for Phonathon: I needed a job as a requirement and needed the money
My favorite Phonathon memory: Having those treasured pleasant conversations with alums
One fun fact about myself: I have a cute 4 year old son!
