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As a nurse aide, Stephanie Casimiro loved having a hands-on approach to healthcare. She loved the direct connection she had with her patients. But she also grew interested in the work less visible to the people she was helping. So after several years, ...

When a young Shaunté Walton stumbled into the world of infection prevention, she never knew it would lead her to working at UCLA Extension and UCLA Health. But as soon as she immersed herself in this hidden career path, she knew she wanted to make ...

Andrew Kurtz wants people who are struggling with mental health and substance use issues to know it is OK to ask for help. Having worked at UCLA Extension for almost a decade, Kurtz is training the next generation of helpers. "I have always had an ...