Career Day

Ciara Pedroncelli is a CPA and Audit Senior Manager at Gilbert CPAs, where she leads audit engagements for a diverse range of clients, including nonprofits, employee benefit plans, and privately held businesses. With extensive experience in public company auditing, Ciara excels in managing complex audits, supervising teams, and overseeing day-to-day operations to ensure high-quality, efficient results. Her role also involves researching accounting standards, providing in-depth client support, leading the audit evaluation process, and managing multiple simultaneous projects.
 

Erin was born and raised in Sacramento, graduated from St. Francis in 2014 (Mike & Sully!), then attended Gonzaga University where she majored in English and Communications. 

After college, she began her career as a Logistics Manager at PepsiCo in Tacoma, WA, gaining valuable experience in operations and supply chain management. Seeking new challenges, she transitioned into the tech industry, where she was an Account Executive with Limeade and developed a strong foundation in strategy and client relations. 

Rosie Lucchesini-Jack is the Director of the CalSTRS Fixed Income portfolio. She began her career at CalSTRS in 2001, most recently serving as Senior Portfolio Manager, where she led the management of public debt portfolios and oversaw the expansion into direct lending and private credit. Prior to this role, she worked as a Portfolio Manager for 10 years, focusing on U.S. Treasury portfolios and strategies. From 2001 to 2012, Lucchesini-Jack held various investment officer positions within Fixed Income.
 

Studied painting and art history in Northern California before moving to New York in 1979. Continued to paint and exhibit during the tenure in the corporate world of entertainment at NBC (National Broadcasting Company) as the Director of International Marketing. As the millennium approached, moved back to California to pursue the dream of bringing art into people’s lives. Inspired by the love of the arts, and the work of Betty Parsons, the artist, dealer, and collector who championed the work of many artists, launched Estrada Fine Art in 2005.

Sam Mejia is a local artist and Makerspace technician at MADE Studio in Oak Park. With a background in marine biology, she has always been drawn to both scientific exploration and creative expression. After graduating from Saint Francis High School in 2008, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and Environmental Studies. Her passion for field research led her to a six-month study abroad program in Argentina, where she backpacked across the country, studying the biodiversity of penguins, sea lions, and birds.

As a Managing Director at Accenture, I specialize in transforming complex concepts such as innovation and sustainability into actionable strategies for C-suite executives. By bridging the gap between emerging trends and tangible business outcomes, I help clients navigate uncertainty, unlock new revenue streams, and drive profitable growth.  

I am a Customer Success Manager in the SaaS industry, helping businesses succeed with our software. Prior to being a Customer Success Manager, I worked as a Customer Education Manager at another software company, where I created on-demand learning content and ran live trainings for customers. Before transitioning into tech, I worked as a teacher. I was a k-12 teacher for 6 years in Chicago. I taught 7th, 9th, and 11th grade math and science. I received my BS in Biopsychology from UC Santa Barbara and later earned my Masters in Teaching from Dominican University in Illinois.

Hannah has 12 years of experience working in School District Maintenance, Operations and Planning/Construction in California. Hannah started her career in Resource Conversation for Sacramento City USD at which she administered a program that identifies problematic areas within site utilities, ran Project Green, and instructed the Maintenance Technician Certificate Program for Adults. From there, she became the Assistant Director of Facilities for Western Placer USD in which she supported school district planning and oversaw school district construction.

Hi! I’m Coach Hannie and I’m an online nutrition, fitness and mindset coach, and I specialize in helping women bring harmony to their hormones so that they can reclaim their energy, reconnect with their bodies and elevate their mindset to show up with unwavering confidence.

Barbara Ching attended Santa Clara University and graduated with a Business Marketing degree in 2005. Post college she worked in marketing at iD Tech Camps, a company that provide summer technology programs to students at universities across the United States. A few years after college she decided to switch career paths to education and earned her MS in Educational Leadership/Administration and worked in student and event services at Sacramento State, University of Pacific and for the California Charter Schools Association.

Marinda Johnson Sessoms has been a Television and Arts Producer for PBS KVIE over 19 years. She has won numerous awards, including 3 Regional Emmy Awards and 14 Emmy nominations. 2010 Sacramento Observer Black Expo 30 under 30 Outstanding Young leaders Honoree, 2015 Alliance for Women in Media Examples of Excellence-Creative Talent,The Sacramento Bee’s 2023 Top 25 Black Change Maker.

Hi, everyone! After graduating from SFHS in 2009, I obtained my BS in Criminal Justice from CSU Sacramento in 2012. I then attended the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office’s Basic Recruit Academy from 2013 to 2014, and have been with the department ever since. As such, I’ve held various assignments, including corrections (two years), patrol (five years, field training officer for two of those years), and investigations (three years). I also obtained my MA in Criminal Justice from ASU in 2022.

Kathleen Mastagni Storm is a partner with Mastagni Holstedt, APC. Kathleen’s practice focuses on public and private union organizing, unfair labor practice litigation, collective bargaining and contract enforcement.  Kathleen practices in state and federal court and does appellate work.

Her areas of expertise include representing public safety officers in administrative disciplinary matters as well as in critical incidents, such as a death in law enforcement custody and the use of deadly force.

My name is Ria Flores, and I’m a marketing and alumni relations professional at Stanford University, focusing on digital strategy and making a global impact. I graduated from St. Francis in 2013 and currently serve as president of our Alumnae Board. I studied communications at UC Davis and received my bachelor’s degree in 2017. My journey into the world of marketing has been filled with creativity, growth, and discovery. During college, I honed my skills through internships in marketing, social media, graphic design, and video production, building the foundation for my diverse career.

I partner with families in caring for children from newborn through age 21 and love having the long-term continuity in building relationships in my practice.  My passion for Pediatrics began during my childhood experiences having multiple surgeries for congenital health problems I faced growing up, which created deep empathy towards children battling health issues.  I manage general pediatric health concerns, neurodevelopmental disorders and mental health problems.  I highly recommend Pediatrics!

Dr. Kathrin Troppmann is Professor Emerita of Surgery at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine.  Her surgical areas of focus include Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic) Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, and Acute Care Surgery.
She received her Bachelor of Science from UCLA in 1988 and her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in 1992.  She moved to Sacramento to complete her General Surgery Residency Training at the University of California, Davis, Health System from 1992-1998 and stayed on as Faculty for over 20 years.

Katie Butler is a top-performing Realtor ® in Sacramento, ranking in the top 2% of agents in Sacramento, Yolo, Placer and El Dorado counties. With over 12 years of experience, she has built a reputation for delivering concierge service, expert negotiation and strategic marketing to help buyers and sellers achieve their dreams.