Wendie is a political science major and mother of four who plans to transfer to UC Berkeley in her pursuit of becoming a family law attorney. She currently interns for a non-profit family law clinic that provides her with valuable experience for her future chosen career.

In addition to her career goals, Wendie makes room in her busy life to help others. She volunteers at her church to care for preschool children, supports her local community through Stop Hunger Now initiatives, and has traveled to India to help serve the workers and children of several orphanages.

It’s not easy to make the choice to go back to school like Wendie did. She has a strong calling and is following her dreams. I’m proud to support her, and I look forward to seeing the amazing things she will go on to do.

About the S.P.R.O.W.T. Scholarship for California Women

Helping women succeed is a passion of mine, and we founded the S.P.R.O.W.T. scholarship to support California women following a non-traditional educational course in their pursuit of higher education. As the 2017 award recipient, Wendie received a $5,000 scholarship award to be used toward her educational expenses.

The scholarship committee and I were humbled by the number of talented, driven and accomplished women who applied for the S.P.R.O.W.T Scholarship, and Wendie stood out among the crowd. We are all honored to help her in the pursuit of her academic goals.

Check back for news on the 2018 S.P.R.O.W.T. Scholarship

Are you a California resident pursuing a non-traditional educational path? If you’re also a woman, stay tuned. We plan to continue the S.P.R.O.W.T. Scholarship program for years to come.

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We’re obviously big fans of all things health and beauty, so we wanted to share a few fun and interesting articles about cosmetic procedures and treatments we’ve come across recently.

“How Will Rise in Cosmetic Procedures Affect Beauty Standards for Generation Z?” The London Economic: The next generation’s strong ideas about honesty, personal acceptance, and individuality are contributing to an increase in cosmetic procedures—particularly non-surgical and injectable treatments.

“Grooms Getting BOTOX is Officially a Thing,” Brides.com: Dr. Clark has been working with Sacramento men hoping to look a little sharper for years—and folks are taking notice of what we already know! Brides.com explores the increasing trend of grooms getting extra smooth with BOTOX before their wedding days.

“Why an Accredited Surgery Center Matters,” American Society of Plastic Surgeons: The where of your cosmetic surgery is just as important as who performs it. ASPS explains why facility accreditation is something you should look for.

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Lakeside Little League AAA division is down to the top four teams and the Dragons are one of those. The boys played with intensity and determination last night. Nice job gentlemen. Good luck in your next play off game.

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Thank you Haney Biz!

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The team came together and pulled out a great win. Nicely done 4.2.16 Dragons Game 066Dragons!

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My own children are also on leagues learning to play – and the dedication it takes everyone (kids and parents!) is admirable. There are practices, games, volunteer duties, and of course laundry to keep the uniforms clean!

We do all this as parents to help our children become ‘well rounded individuals’ that can ultimately contribute to a team to learn life lessons, at any age. And let’s not forget:  baseball can be fun!

The Lakeside Little League team I am sponsoring is in the AAA league and they are called the Dragons. I will be keeping tabs on them this spring and hope they have a fantastic season!

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Thank you to everyone that came out last week for our 2^nd annual Patient Appreciation Night! It was such a great night and I wanted to thank everyone involved that made it happen. Thank you to the staff and vendors that contributed – without all your effors events like this would not happen in such a successful way.

I hope everyone that came is enjoying their ‘goodie’ bag and took advantage of the discounted products offered during the event.

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This summer I realized without even knowing it I have been stepping outside my box! I have had several experiences that were somewhat out of the norm for me – all of them planned – and all of them resulting in great experiences.

Health and wellness has been a lifelong interest of mine, but I fell out of the routine of making it happen for myself for almost a decade. Although eating healthy foods wasn’t too difficult, exercising has been an elusive goal and so this summer I decided to take it to a new level: I hired a personal trainer and joined a gym, set goals for myself and have been dedicated to the cause of getting it done on a daily basis. I make time for “ Meal Prep Sunday” and I find that pre-planning my week with the right balance of protein, carbs and veggies just makes sense for me.

Another thing I did was book a trip for the family to a Dude Ranch just outside of Santa Barbara at the start of summer. NOT something our family would typically do – and we had a FANTASTIC time. My little man loved the animals there, my little girl enjoyed the daily horseback rides, and I surprised myself by really enjoying the horsebacking riding too.  I even tried my hand at archery and hit a couple of bullseyes. The nice thing is that I got to get down and dirty all day on the farm with the critters, relax poolside in the afternoon, and then dress up fancy for dinner in the evening!

I have ventured onto a golf course a few times in life but would not classify myself as a ‘golfer’ nor can I say I appreciate the subtleties of golf. So when a close friend invited my husband and I on a group trip to South Lake Tahoe to watch the Celebrity Pro Am Golf Tournament on the EdgeWood golf course at first I thought: “Why?” and then I thought “Why NOT?” So we jumped in, and went for it. So glad we went. First, Lake Tahoe is just such a majestic, special place and sometimes we forget how lucky we are to be so close to it. Second, being around good friends in a festive atmosphere was a refreshing time and really allowed me to relax. Friends are always good for that aren’t they?! And finally the golf! Being around a mix of profressional athletes and famous people with a passion for this sport only reminded me that we all dare to have one thing in life that we are passionate about.  I am considering signing up for golf lessons when my kids start school this fall and include golf as a family activity as well.

Besides my family and travel, I would have to say that Plastic Surgery as a profession is a passion of mine. When I am in the Operating Room, that is my little “happy place”; it is a true privilege to perform surgery to help another person look and feel better about themselves. ‘Stepping out of my box’ a bit this past summer has helped me expand my list of passions and happy places!

Dr Christa Clark

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Beyond that Memorial Day also signifies that start of summer to me. I like to get the backyard and pool ready to spend time with the family. That is when summer officially begins to me.

What are your plans for Memorial Day? Do you have any traditions?

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Earlier this year I sponsored the Granite Bay High School’s Design and Engineering Club which designed an Urban Concept Vehicle to participate at the Shell Eco Marathon competition in Detroit, Michigan late last month. I am impressed by the teamwork and the dedication that it took all these kids (young adults) to get this challenge accomplished. Nice going team!

Oh and I see that Jay Leno stopped by their paddock to interview the team for his television show – how cool is that?! Here is to continued success in the future challenges: Go Grizzlies!

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