2021 Distinguished Alumnae

Flintridge Sacred Heart recognizes distinguished alumnae for outstanding achievements in their leaders and innovative minds that have positively impacted the world.

SERVICE TO COMMUNITY AWARD THERESA CARIÑO ‘91

CO-FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SALUD Y CARIÑO

Theresa Cariño is the Co-founder and Executive Director of Salud y Cariño, a Santa Cruz area resilient, and healthy in all ways. This includes their social-emotional well-being, physical development, power over their bodies, and the resources to make healthy and informed decisions in middle school and beyond.

Theresa is involved in various community organizations including the Santa Cruz Women’s Commission, United Way’s Women in Philanthropy, and Positive Discipline Community Resources. Theresa has a Master’s degree in Multicultural Education and is a former high school administrator, teacher, and public health educator. Before moving back to Santa Cruz in 2013, Theresa worked as a public health consultant serving tribes and tribal organizations throughout the country. Before that, she was the principal of a charter high school for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. Theresa’s 20 years of work in educational leadership and public health act as a foundation for her ongoing work in this community. When she is not out doing the work she loves, Theresa enjoys working out, reading, learning new skills, and spending time with her family.

ALUMNAE SERVICE TO FLINTRIDGE SACRED HEART AWARD MELISSA MAJICH KEESLAR ‘02

DEDICATION TO INTEGRITY

According to the Flintridge Sacred Heart Alumnae Association board’s Past President, Lauren Hernandez ‘05, “When I think of Melissa, I think of dedication and truth.” Melissa has served on the Alumnae Association board for many years and in many different capacities. Most recently, she served as the board’s Vice-President in 2017-2018. Additionally, she has been on the Communications and Development Councils.

accounting and received her Master’s Degree in taxation Accountant and also teaches an Intro to Accounting course at Pasadena City College.

Melissa is dedicated to the Hill and its growth. She is an how the Alumnae Association board moves forward. She is an invaluable member of our community. Melissa is always just a phone call away to lend a hand or give advice for anything pertaining to the Hill.

After graduating from Flintridge Sacred Heart in 2002, Melissa attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for her B.S. in