Staff
Mary Jones, RN, MN
Health Center Coordinator
Qualifications:
-BS in Nursing Salve Regina University 1970
-Nurse Practitioner Program Emory University 1975
-MN in Nursing from UCLA 1981
Background:
Mary has spent the last 17 years as the Coordinator at Oxnard College. Her passion is working with students. She is happy to begin her time at Ventura College this fall-2012.
Becky Anderson, RN
College Nurse
Qualifications:
-Associate Degree Nursing (2006), Moorpark College
-Medical Assistant Program (1981), Bryman School
Background:
Becky Anderson has 20 + years experience as a medical assistant working in a variety of private practices. These include family practice/pediatrics, OB/GYN, and pulmonary/critical care.
Prior to becoming a registered nurse, she worked as a college student health center assistant for a total of 7+ years at both UCSB and Ventura College.
Becky also has 5+ years experience as a RN in an acute care hospital in the medical/surgical/orthopedic/oncology unit. She is a certified chemotherapy/biotherapy provider.
Student Health Assistant II
Qualifications:
-Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy certificate (1997), Golden State College
-Certified location counselor
Background:
Brenda has worked as a medical assistant since 1999 in a variety of medical settings. She started working for the Student Health and Psychological Services in November 2007.
Irma Lopez
Student Health Center Assistant II
Qualifications:
- Medical Assistant Program (1998), Golden State College
- Certified Phlebotomist (1998), Golden State College
Background:
Irma has been a medical assistant since 1999, working in a variety of medical settings. She started working for the Student Health and Psychological Services February 2006.
Beverly Saastamoinen
Student Health Assistant II
Qualifications:
-Medical Assistant (1975), Valley College
-Practical Nursing Certificate (1978), Los Angeles Unified School District
-Phlebotomy Certificate (2000), C&S Education Center in Granada Hills
Background:
Beverly has been a Medical Assistant for 30 years and worked in a variety of medical clinics and hospital settings. She started working for Ventura College Student Health Center January 2007.
Amy Balchum, LCSW
Mental Health Advisor
Qualifications:
-Bacherlor of Arts in Sociology (1976), University of California, Santa Barbara
-Masters Degree in Social Work (1980), San Diego State University
-Licensed Clinical Social Worker (1982), State of California
Background:
Amy Balchum has worked in the field of Social Work in Ventura County since 1980. She worked on an admitting unit at Camarillo State Hospital, supervised children's programs in clinics and schools for Ventura County Behavorial Health and is currently the Executive Director of a non-profit counseling center. Her expertise ranges from mild adjustment problems to serious mental illness, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse and crisis intervention. She has extensive experience with both adults, adolescents and children. She began working for Student Health and Psychological Services in September, 2008 as the Mental Health Advisor and Intern Supervisor. Her responsibilities include recruiting and supervising mental health interns and assisting with the campus crisis intervention team.
Cheryl Lambing, M.D.
Director of the Student Health Center, Specializing in Family Practice
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science (1985), University of California, Davis, Genetics
- Master of Science (1986), University of California, Davis, Human Genetics
- Medical School (1990), University of California, Davis, School of Medicine
- Residency in Family Medicine (1990-1993), Ventura County Medical Center, Ventura
- Fellowship in Faculty Development (1993-1994), Ventura County Medical Center, Ventura
- Board Certified (1993), American Board of Family Practice
Background:
Dr. Lambing has been serving as a Ventura County Medical Center faculty member since 1994. Her special interests include rheumatology, osteoporosis and women's health. Dr. Lambing speaks nationally on these topics and lectures for the American Academy of Family Physicians and serves on national education panels. Dr. Lambing serves as the Director of the Family Care Center at Ventura County Medical Center, Assistant Clinical Professor at University of California, Los Angeles, in addition to, serving as Medical Director, specializing in Family Practice, for the Student Health Center at Ventura College.
