Karen Nicholson and Gail Sciascia

Karen Nicholson, MD, M.P.H., received her medical degree from the University of Missouri Kansas City.  She served in the United States Air Force as a physician for just over 7 years.  Upon completion of her military service, she and her family settled in San Diego.  While working on her Masters of Public Health from San Diego State University, she also worked in the Student Health Center for SDSU as well as for City College.  In 1996 she transferred to California State University San Marcos as the director of the Student Health Center.  Her duties on this campus expanded as the young campus grew.  She retired from the California State University system after 23 years as the Executive Director of Student Health and Counseling Services.  Retirement keeps her busy with hobbies, family and friends.