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Ruta Fox
Entrepreneur Ruta Fox never expected that diamonds would help resuscitate a career stalled by the dot com bust.

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Ishika Mohan
Following the premier of an exhibit of her photos from Slumdog Millionaire at Santa Monica College this spring, Affinity had the opportunity to catch up with Mohan.

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Dr. Craig Venter
J. Craig Venter, Ph.D., is considered one of the leading scientists of the 21st century for his contributions to genomic research.

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Fall 2009

Guy Fieri
Guy Fieri was already a successful California restaurateur when several of his close friends encouraged him to audition for the second season of the Food Network reality show, The Next Food Network Star.

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Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa
Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa is a brain surgeon and researcher at the world- renowned Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

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Patricia Kokinos
After three decades in public education, in roles that have ranged from high school teacher to district administrator, Bakersfield College alumna Patricia Kokinos has just about seen it all.

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Fall 2008

Koi Suwannagate
The Los Angeles-based, Thai-born Suwannagate is recognized for designs that combine gentell, fairy tale-like femininity with sculptural precision.

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Lorenzo Romar
Lorenzo Romar, a former NBA point guard, is now in his seventh season as head coach for the University of Washington’s men’s basketball team. He has been passionate about basketball since he made his first basket in elementary school.

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Tammy McGregor
Combine the endurance of a long distance swimmer, the strength of an elite gymnast, and the grace of a prima ballerina, and you might get close to understanding what it takes to be an Olympic synchronized swimmer.

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