SBWN is accepting scholarship applications and nominations for a Cuesta College female re-entry student. Members and the community may nominate a woman whose education would benefit from this scholarship opportunity. The ONLINE Application/Nomination is available under the ABOUT SBWN tab. DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
MEd Training & Consulting and The Savory Palette present First Aid Fridays, 6 – 7 pm
August 1st ~ Infant Choking & Drowning
August 8th ~ Anaphylaxis & Epi Pens
August 15th ~ Opioid Overdose & Narca
September 12th ~ Stroke & Seizures
September 26th ~ Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
Cost: $20.00 per session, payable at the event
25% of all proceeds benefit the South Bay Women’s Network scholarship fund!
Pre-registration required: Sessions are limited to 30 participants. Please text
MEd Training & Consulting at (805) 305-5165 or email to mmullen821@gmail.com
Note: Training will start promptly at 6pm; please arrive early to secure a seat.
Trainer’s bio:
Marcy Mullen, MSEd, MPH, PhDc is a former professor of Clinical Pathophysiology, Medical Genetics, Biomedical Ethics, and Immunology for SUNY Polytechnic Institute and the Sage Colleges in Upstate NY. Locally, she has taught nursing, public health, and kinesiology courses at Cuesta College, Allan Hancock, and Cal Poly. Previously, Marcy served as a clinical director of a LASIK surgery center, worked for nearly a decade as a medical technologist and EMT, conducted paternity determinations for Medicaid, and was the regional manager for newborn hearing screening services at Sierra Vista, Twin Cities, Marian Regional, and Cottage Health in Santa Barbara. In addition, she has been an instructor for the American College of Surgeons, American Heart Association, and the American Red Cross for more than 25 years. She is the sole-proprietor of MEd Training & Consulting Services in Morro Bay.
Congratulations to our six winners: Alexis Aquia – Information Technology; Emily Jauregui – History with a special interest in Chicano/Indigenous Studies; Jamie Rose Annelle Villanueva – Addiction Treatment Studies; Samantha Morris – RN; Indira Ochoa – Psychiatric Technician; Tina Riley – RN
Here are videos from a few of our 2023 Cuesta College Re-entry Female Student Scholarship recipients. MORE INFO & PHOTOS OF SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION
South Bay Women’s Network (SBWN) awarded (11) scholarships of $500 each this year to Cuesta College female students. Funds for these scholarships were raised through this year’s $40 for 40 Year Fundraiser, Garden Party Scholarship Benefit, a scholarship donation from SLO Women’s Network and generous donations from SBWN members and supporters. Potential recipients either submitted an application themselves or were nominated, and each was required to be a female Cuesta College re-entry student, defined in the educational system as one who attends college following an interruption in their post-high school education.
Presentation of our Scholarship winners was held on December 5, 2023 at The Savory Palette Wine Bar in Morro Bay.
Thank you to our Scholarship Interview Committee, Valerie Parillo (pictured with all the recipients), Denise Lowe and Karen Wilson.
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS:
Angelica Aguirre/Psychiatric Technician
Micaela Baldwin-Granger/Criminal Justice
Cassandra Booker/Addiction Treatment Studies
Peyton Ellis/Nutrition & Dietetics (not pictured)
Norma Esguerra/Criminal Justice with Photography
Danielle Hernandez/Business Administration
Sandy Infante/LVN
Sophie Kinnebrew/Welding and Steel Cutting
Jennifer Kirby/RN
Jennifer Pina/ Psychiatric Technician
Alyssa Salazar/ AST Nutrition and Dietetics,AS AA in Communications
Join us again this year Wednesday, May 24th for our beautiful outdoor fundraiser being held at the display garden located at Sage Ecological Landscapes. The event will begin at 5:30 pm and will be catered by The Savory Palette, who are members of SBWN. Beer and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Bring your chairs or a blanket to spread out on the meadow.
Sage Ecological Landscapes is located at 1301 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos
All proceeds from tickets, raffle and plant sale will benefit the SBWN Cuesta College Adult Women Re-Entry Student Scholarship program. South Bay Women’s Network started the Scholarship Program in 2000 to benefit adult women re-entry students attending Cuesta College. Over the years, SBWN has presented 128 scholarships totaling approximately $48,500. Contribution to our program will help us provide even more scholarships for women who need our support in transforming their lives and the lives of their families.
Entry fee*: $25/members – $30/guests
*Entry fee donation includes one (1) ticket for an alcoholic beverage and (1) raffle ticket.
Proceeds Benefit SBWN 2023 Scholarship Program.