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Since 2002, the Clark Foundation has been awarding fellowships to outstanding graduate students who are directly connected with the Monterey Peninsula area of California and intend to work and serve the local community. Past recipients include the following exemplary individuals:
2009 ~ Andrew Weeks is a graduate of Pacific Grove High School, the University of California, San Diego and is currently enrolled in the school of Dentistry at the University of California, San Francisco. Andrew says that being named the Clark Foundation Fellow is "an honor" and plans to use the award toward his six year residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. When his residency is complete, Andrew expects to utilize his experience in public health to "elevate the health of the residents on the Monterey Peninsula." Andrew is also fluent in Spanish and has a strong background in public service, including work with non-profit organizations serving children and families unable to afford adequate dental care.
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2008
~ Christopher Lee Sentieri is attending the Panetta Institute for
Public Policy where he is working toward a Master’s Degree in Public
Policy. Chris has spent many hours volunteering at Youth Music Monterey
and helped establish a local coalition, the Music and Arts Advocacy
Partnership, which addresses critical issues facing arts education in our
local public schools. An advocate of arts education, Chris is also
involved with the regional chapter of the California Arts Project and the
national Support Music Coalition. Regarding the Fellowship, Chris said,
“Receiving such a wonderful gift is humbling and it will allow me to focus
my energies more on my studies and dedication to the community.”
2007
~ Teresa Silvia received her bachelor's degree from California State
University Monterey Bay (CSUMB) in Integrated Studies with a concentration
in Community Arts Management and is founder of the Marina Youth Arts
Program in Marina. She is enrolled in Goddard College, Vermont, pursuing a
Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in Community Education.
The title of her master's thesis is Community Arts: Arresting the
development of racial and cultural stereotypes in children. 
2006
~ Amy Roberts is working toward her Master’s Degree in Public Policy. She
is attending the Panetta Institute for Public Policy with special emphasis
on Government and Politics with an anticipated graduation date of May,
2007. Amy is a Monterey County native and received her undergraduate
degree from the University of California, Davis. As part of her graduate
studies, Amy had an internship with the City of Monterey where she will
develop a fiscal strategy for implementing the Monterey Peninsula’s storm
water management program. Receiving the Fellowship Amy shared, “this was
overwhelming and humbling and I am honored by the recognition.” She looks
forward to utilizing her academic and professional experience in a long
career in public services on the Monterey Peninsula. Amy was also selected
as the Panetta Institute’s delegate to the 2006 Academy of Achievement
Summit in Los Angeles, which recognized top graduate students from around
the world.
2005
~ Lindsey Cook is attending the School of Veterinary Medicine at
University of California, Davis. "I grew up knowing I wanted to become a
veterinarian, but I never knew what an incredible journey it would be to
pursue this dream." Lindsey is a native of Monterey and graduated from
Santa Catalina School. Lindsey said, "I learned at a young age how
rewarding giving back to the community can be. When I was 15, I started
volunteering at the Monterey Sports Center teaching kids how to swim and
giving them encouragement. The experience helped me understand how one
simple hour a week could influence so many people." She currently is a
volunteer in the STAR Rider Program in Marina that focuses on therapeutic
horseback riding for children and adults with disabilities. Lindsey plans
on returning to the Monterey Peninsula upon receiving her Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine and setting up practice in the area. Lindsey shared,
"Receiving the Clark Fellowship has helped relieve some of the financial
burden from me. I am so grateful to have one such a generous scholarship
especially from my community. Look forward to returning to the area and
continuing to give back to such a close-knit community. Monterey peninsula
is a unique and wonderful place and being away for eight years has helped
me realize what a wonderful place it is, especially for raising our
family."
2004
~ Trevor Fogg, a Carmel High School graduate and a student at the College
of Optometry at University of California Berkeley, Trevor Fogg was the
Clark Foundation's 2004 Fellow. He has been active in student and
community activities, including serving as President of his class at the
College of Optometry and volunteering to teach children to swim, ski and
play baseball. "Growing up with the privilege of such a supportive
community it is easy to take it all for granted. However, moving to
Berkeley for college has made me aware of the special community that
exists on the Monterey Peninsula," Trevor said. "It has driven me to excel
at optometry school so I may return to this unique community that
supported me for so long. My personal experiences have taught me to value
the importance of giving back to the community I call home." Trevor
shared, “The Fellowship from the Clark Foundation was very helpful during
my second year of optometry school as the burden of loans from a four year
professional school (even a public one) is immense.”
2003
~ Matthew Miller, born and raised on the Monterey Peninsula, a graduate of
Stevenson School and Stanford University, Matthew graduated cum laude from
Boston University School of Medicine. He's completing his residency at a
number of hospitals, including Stanford University Hospital and plans on
applying his skills as an orthopedic surgeon to residents of the Monterey
Peninsula. Matthew Miller has been an active volunteer both while growing
up in the community and while attending college. He looks forward to
returning to the Monterey Peninsula and continuing to serve the community
and its residents. Matthew shared, “The Fellowship award has been a
wonderful opportunity for me. As the cost of a modern medical degree
exceeds $200,000 any help makes a big difference. Your Foundation’s
Fellowship makes it possible to focus on my medical training without as
much energy spent worrying about how to pay for it all. Thanks to grants
like yours I have been able to decrease my total amount of debt, allowing
me more freedom in my future practice choices. As an aging populations,
the peninsula has a growing need for joint surgeons. I look forward to
returning to serve my community with my specialty training this field.”