Elizabeth V. Oakes, CP, formerly served as the SDPA Secretary for 3 years. She received her paralegal education and certificate from University of San Diego. In addition to being certificated, she is also a Certified Paralegal (CP from NALA). She has experience in several practice areas, including real estate, corporate, litigation and patent prosecution. Prior to her years of legal experience, she has a background in project management and as a computer systems analyst. In her non-work time, Elizabeth’s interests are travel, photography and a passion for education. She brings this passion to her volunteer work as well.
		Jennifer Quilon graduated from UCSD with a B.A. in Political Science in June 1998 and a Legal Assistant Certificate from UCSD Extension in December 1998. She is currently enrolled in the Intellectual Property Certificate Program at UCSD Extension, which she anticipates completing in March 2010. She is currently a Board Member, Bar Liaison, and Audit Committee chair for the San Diego Paralegal Association. Jennifer would like to continue serving SDPA’s members in 2010 by promoting the paralegal profession with various bar associations and continue chairing the committee to audit SDPA’s financials and mandatory continuing legal education.
		Amy Shillingburg as past President of the San Diego County Court Employees Association (SDCCEA), I worked vigorously on the many issues that plague employees in our bargaining units. I have worked for San Diego Superior Court since 1994 in various capacities. I currently hold the position of Courtroom Clerk II for the Honorable Lisa Foster in the Family Law Division of the San Diego Superior Court. During my tenure with SDCCEA, I have served as an officer, advocate, employee representative, coalition builder, lobbyist, director, and currently sit as a board member. I have lobbied in Sacramento for over 8 years in favor of legislation that supports the County’s dedicated public servants and have fought legislation that would have negatively impacted you. Through these endeavors, I have gained the knowledge, skills and experience needed to be a strong voice of both County and Court employees. My goal is to foster and promote relationships between the Paralegal Community and the Court. Additionally, I will provide SPDA members with current procedural changes within the Court that may affect your daily job as a Paralegal. I will work diligently to be informed and to fulfill my board member responsibilities. I embrace the opportunity to serve you and respectfully request your vote.
		Nicky M. Washington is a Paralegal for the Law Offices of Leon J. Saad & Associates, a general civil litigation practice providing both plaintiff and defense representation in the areas of professional liability specifically legal malpractice, malicious prosecution, realtor liability, director and officer liability, insurance coverage and bad faith, real property, business and corporate law, employment and tort litigation. Nicky handles all aspects of the firm’s administration and operation in addition to her paralegal responsibilities. She holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice Administration with a Minor in Spanish from San Diego State University. She began her legal career in 1997 after earning a paralegal certificate from the Paralegal Training Centers and is currently pursing a Master of Forensic Sciences at National University. Nicky is also a Notary Public and has been a SDPA member since 2008.
		Paralegal, Sheri Clark Miss Clark is a native of New York who relocated to San Diego in 1985. Originally pursuing a Bachelor of Arts at Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York, Miss Clark transferred to California and graduated from the University of Phoenix, with a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing. In 2004, Miss Clark earned her American Bar Association approved Paralegal Certificate with Honors from the University of San Diego. In 2007, Miss Clark joined the Law & Mediation Offices of Debra Caligiuri, and has been an asset to the law firm, the firm’s clients and colleagues ever since. In 2008, Miss Clark completed the National Conflict Resolution Center’s 32 hour training program in Introductory Mediation Skills. She has served a diverse client base as a Notary Public since 2004. An active member of the San Diego Paralegal Association and University of San Diego Paralegal Alumni Association since 2004, Miss Clark was elected a Board Member of the San Diego Paralegal Association in 2009.
		Sandra Young is a new comer to the legal field having worked in it since early 2009 after achieving her paralegal certificate from UCSD Extension in late 2008. She has a BA in Legal Studies from National University. Sandy comes to the legal sector after working over twenty years with local media. Her news judgment and sound understanding of the varied economic drivers in the San Diego region aided the business news desk’s staff of reporters, editors, and columnists at the 25th largest newspaper in the nation, The San Diego Union-Tribune. Sandy spent much of 2009 working with the Employment Committee at SDPA where she became an expert in locating and posting legal jobs for SDPA’s membership. Currently, she is focused on the pursuit of information surrounding technology for the legal environment with an aim to better understand California’s new E-Discovery laws.
		Kristine Custodio, CP
		Sara M. Minas