College of Health and Human Services Heroes

Maelyn McCarty
Department of Communicative Sciences and Deaf Studies

Utilizing her strong background in vocal performance and expertise as a speech-language pathologist, Maelyn fills a unique need in the Central Valley, providing voice rehabilitation to singers, teachers, local newscasters, clergy members and lecturers. She frequently lends her services to both the Department of Music and Department of Communicative Sciences and Deaf Studies at Fresno State.

Shelby Lozano
Department of Kinesiology 

As a physical education teacher, Shelby promotes and champions the well-being of hundreds of students at Granite Hills High School in Porterville, California. Her care for the profession extends to Fresno State, where she actively remains involved as a guest lecturer and mentor, providing feedback and advice to future educators in the field. 

Richard Marshall Lindsey
School of Nursing 

As a recent graduate of the family nurse practitioner program, Richard has already made a formidable impact as a guest lecturer and mentor to current nursing students. Outside of the classroom, he serves in the clinical setting at Adventist Central Valley Network and Madera Community Hospital, both in Emergency Medicine.  

Marc Boswell
Department of Public Health

With more than four decades of experience advancing industrial hygiene, environmental health, and risk management at the local, state and federal levels, Marc also gives back his time to higher education, having taught at Fresno State, West Hills College and UCLA, among others. His support and mentorship of public health students reflects his commitment to the future of environmental health and safety professionals. 

Rufi V. Alday
Department of Physical Therapy 

By combining his clinical expertise and philanthropic spirit, Rufi has been able to serve many in the community through his leadership roles in sports medicine, outpatient rehabilitation care, senior living care and real estate, to name just a few. A proud bulldog, he continuously gives back to Fresno State and currently serves as president of the Fresno State Physical Therapy Alumni Chapter. 

Isac Hermosilla
Department of Recreation Administration 

As the lead park ranger for the Pine Flat Dam and Lake with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Isac is responsible for protecting and managing public lands through education, community connections and conservation. Each year, he provides internship opportunities at the lake for recreation administration students, offering them irreplaceable hands-on experiences to better prepare them for careers in public land management.

Dr. Lisa Mitchell
Department of Social Work Education

In her role as executive director of the African American Academic Acceleration Department at Fresno Unified School District, Lisa is dedicated to creating a culture that celebrates both the academic and social-emotional well-being of her students. Her advocacy and care extends to the greater community, where she serves on numerous boards that champion underserved individuals and families. 

Lilia De La Cerda
Central Valley Health Policy Institute 

As director of the Health Careers Opportunity Program at Fresno State, Lilia has been instrumental in transforming the futures of nearly 500 students annually, all of whom come from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds. Under her direction, students are provided with vital academic support, mentorship and resources that help them overcome barriers to entering health care fields.