Alumni Update: Where are they now?
Name: Sylvia Karl
Degree(s) Received: MSG in Gerontology
Year of Graduation: 1995
Job title: Director of Social Services, Affordable Housing
Company: Southern California Presbyterian Homes
Location (city and state): Pasadena, CA
Please briefly describe your position and your company:
Non- Profit, provide sernior housing. CCRCs, Assisted Living, Affordable Housing and community based-services. I work on Afordable Housing side and oversee the Resident Service Coordinator Program. We provide services to all residents in our 27 Afforable Housing Communities as well as contract with many other companies to provide training, quality assurance and employees for their RSC Programs.
Why did you choose to study gerontology at the USC Davis School?
Concern for the older population and their vulnerability.
How did you learn about your current position? Was it through an internship, a previous job, or a connection through USC?
Alumni was working for the company.
Please briefly describe how the USC Davis School’s curriculum helped prepare you for your current position.
Provided basic understanding, professional guidance and support.
What advice would you offer to a prospective student interested in studying gerontology at USC?
Do it!
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