About Marlen Bautista

Marlen Bautista, a recent first-generation graduate from UC Berkeley, majored in Public Health and was the recipient of various scholarships that fully funded her undergraduate education, including opportunities to study abroad in Paris, France, and Florence, Italy. Inspired by her journey, Marlen is dedicated to giving back to students from all backgrounds, regardless of socio-economic status, by serving as an Engagement Ambassador at UC Berkeley, where she shares her story of how donors made her educational dreams a reality. Now, as the Development Manager of Donor Experience at Fielding Graduate University, Marlen continues to pursue her passion for storytelling, ensuring that adult learners can pursue advanced degrees without the financial burden.

2025 Magic Feet Fundraiser and Karaoke 

2024-12-04T09:02:09-08:00

One of our favorite times of year is back — the annual Magic Feet Fundraiser and Karaoke Evening! We can’t wait to share this incredible evening full of fun with you. Established many years ago by Clinical Psychology students, this event raises funds for the Magic Feet Scholarship, which provides $500 to students who would otherwise be unable to attend Fielding sessions due to financial barriers. Attending these sessions is a vital part of a student’s journey, costing approximately $1,800 per session. Thanks to the generosity of our Fielding community — students, faculty, staff, and alums — the scholarship has [...]

2025 Magic Feet Fundraiser and Karaoke 2024-12-04T09:02:09-08:00

Fielding at the American Psychological Association’s (APA) 2024 Convention in Seattle, Washington

2024-09-18T10:33:41-07:00

Fielding students, faculty, and staff participated in the 2024 American Psychological Association (APA) Convention from Aug. 8-10 in Seattle, Washington. Some Fielding community members included students Mona Chung, Nathan L. Smith, Shania Greenwood, and Tahlia Bragg, along with Clinical Psychology faculty member Dr. Anthony “AGee” Greene. On Aug. 9, Nathan L. Smith, a current doctoral Clinical Psychology student, and Dr. Greene facilitated a symposium titled Creating Resiliency in the Face of Adversity: Black Men and Violence Exposure to more than 45+ attendees. "I am still overjoyed following my first American Psychological Association Convention presentation for Division 51 Men and Masculinities on [...]

Fielding at the American Psychological Association’s (APA) 2024 Convention in Seattle, Washington2024-09-18T10:33:41-07:00

Introducing Jonathan Iris-Wilbanks, M.A., New Program Director/Lead for New Infant and Early Childhood Development Master’s Program 

2024-09-04T08:24:12-07:00

Jonathan Iris-Wilbanks, MA Fielding welcomes Jonathan Iris-Wilbanks as the Program Lead for developing two Infant and Early Childhood Development Master’s Programs (Child Life & Social Work). In his role, he will oversee these Master’s Programs under the IECD umbrella and work closely with the Infant, Child,  Family Mental Health and Development master's program faculty/Lead. “Throughout my career, my professional roles have centered on a theme of support and development,” he said. "From the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Lucile Packard Stanford Children’s Hospital to therapy rooms with young children and their families and supervision meetings with graduate students [...]

Introducing Jonathan Iris-Wilbanks, M.A., New Program Director/Lead for New Infant and Early Childhood Development Master’s Program 2024-09-04T08:24:12-07:00

Screentime as Dessert: Reclaiming Children from Device Overload 

2024-08-30T09:35:48-07:00

Dr. Kimberly Harrison Fielding is proud to celebrate our Clinical Psychology alum, Dr. Kimberly B. Harrison, on the release of her latest book, Screentime as Dessert: Reclaiming Children from Device Overload. In a world dominated by technology, how do you know how much is too much, what is appropriate, and when parents should require a change in technology habits? What can parents do to instill a balanced lifestyle in their children? How does overuse of screens impact development of resiliency, social skills, and family relationships? Dr. Harrison's book is a much-needed resource that addresses these concerns, offering practical [...]

Screentime as Dessert: Reclaiming Children from Device Overload 2024-08-30T09:35:48-07:00

Fielding Recognizes Melissa Garcia for Academic Excellence and Community Leadership

2024-06-04T07:37:02-07:00

Melissa Garcia Melissa Garcia, a dedicated Ph.D. student in Organizational Development and Change at the School of Leadership Studies, received two prestigious Fielding scholarships. Melissa has been awarded the Janet Garufis Endowed Scholarship in Leadership and the Montecito Bank & Trust Scholarship in recognition of her outstanding academic achievements and commitment to community service. Melissa's journey in education exemplifies her passion for making a difference in the Santa Barbara community. With a schoolteacher background, she is now advancing her career as an education administrator, currently serving as Coordinator for Language Education Services at the Santa Barbara County Education [...]

Fielding Recognizes Melissa Garcia for Academic Excellence and Community Leadership2024-06-04T07:37:02-07:00

Monday, March 11, 2024    Fielding Forward: 50th Anniversary Celebration & A Giving Marathon

2024-02-21T08:40:02-08:00

Fielding Graduate University Giving Marathon Schedule- Pacific Time Zone Every gift received between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. is matched 1:1 by Fielding alum and Board member John Bennett, PhD, for up to $2,000. 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.: Celebrating 50 Years of Change- Fielding's Giving Marathon   Prize: Five random participants who donate in this time slot get "The Transformative Power of Learning" monograph, a 50th-anniversary pin, and a Fielding-branded fancy notebook. 8:00-9:00– Call Across the Globe 2024: 50 Years of Stories. Join us for an online event. To sign-up and for more details: https://www.fielding.edu/event/50-years-of-stories-call-across-the-globe-2024-giving-day/  10 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: Empowerment Through Giving for [...]

Monday, March 11, 2024    Fielding Forward: 50th Anniversary Celebration & A Giving Marathon2024-02-21T08:40:02-08:00

Fielding Forward: Join Fielding for Call Across the Globe 2024 and Giving Marathon on March 11, 2024 

2024-02-21T11:10:33-08:00

See the Day's Full Schedule Below Since 1974, Fielding Graduate University has been on the cutting edge of the social sciences, from its early adoption of the distributed-learning model to its focus on adult learning. On March 11, 2024, Fielding will commemorate its 50th Anniversary with the annual Call Across the Globe and our Giving Marathon. As Fielding turns 50 in 2024, past, present, and future members of our community are invited to attend Call Across the Globe 2024: 50 Years of Stories on Monday, March 11, 2024, at 8 a.m. PT | 11 a.m. ET. While scholarship [...]

Fielding Forward: Join Fielding for Call Across the Globe 2024 and Giving Marathon on March 11, 2024 2024-02-21T11:10:33-08:00

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