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Professor Kathy Trafton
Earth & Space Sciences
My student consultations take place by email. I try to give lightning-fast responses to student questions, so feel free to email me questions and comments you may have, and I'll do my best to get back to you quickly. You can expect to hear back from me me within 24 hours during weekdays. Schedule
10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Office Hours Online 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Office Hours Online
Classes
Section 5463 of METRO 10: Introduction to Meteorology -- Spring 2013: August 20, 2012 - May 24, 2013 -- Online Section 5465 of METRO 10L: Meteorology Lab -- Spring 2013: August 20, 2012 - May 24, 2013 -- Online Biography
I was graduated from Santa Catalina School in Monterey, and then attended Stanford University where I earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science, and a Master's degree in Communication, Broadcasting. While at Stanford, I was a reporter and a features editor for The Stanford Daily. After Stanford, I worked as an intern and a field producer at KPIX-TV's Evening Magazine. I then enrolled at the University of California's Hastings College of Law, where I wrote for Comm/Ent, the Communications Entertainment Law Journal. After earning my law degree and joining the California Bar, I practiced law with several San Francisco law firms. Desiring a career change, I pursued my interest in geosciences at San Francisco State University where I studied Meteorology, Geology and Oceanography. My first job on the air was as the weekend Weather Anchor at the CBS affiliate in Monterey. Subsequently, I worked in the weather departments of several television stations, including KGO Channel 7 in San Francisco (where I was honored at the EMMYs as assistant producer of Unlucky 13, chosen as Outstanding Achievement: News Feature--Single Story, Serious). I continued as an on-the-air Weather Anchor at KSBW-TV Channel 8 in Salinas, KFTY TV-50 in Santa Rosa, KRON 4 in San Francisco, CBS 5 (KPIX-TV) in San Francisco, and KCBS radio (740 AM) in San Francisco. Over the past several years, I have worked at Stanford University, in charge of specific milestone reunions through the Stanford Alumni Association. One of my passions is classical music, and I enjoy playing the piano. I like working in my garden, which I designed, and I enjoy spending time with my friends and with animals--the current canine lineup includes rescue Shetland Sheepdogs, a rescue Cocker Spaniel and a rescue "Chiweenie" mutt!
Education
· Master of Science Degree in Meteorology Equivalency (per SRJC Equivalency Committee) · Meteorology classes toward the American Meteorological Society Seal The University of California, Hastings College of the Law · Juris Doctor Degree · Writer for COMM/ENT, the Communications/Entertainment Law Journal Stanford University · Master of Arts Degree in Communication, Broadcasting · Graduate of Stanford's Mass Media Institute Stanford University · Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science - with Honors · Other fields of concentration: Journalism, Economics, Art History · Earned Tresidder Foundation grant to participate in the Stanford-in-Greece program Santa Catalina School · Was graduated with Highest Honors · National Honor Society · California Scholastic Society · Soloist in classical piano concert
Work and Consulting Experience
Santa Rosa Junior College Adjunct Professor, Department of Earth and Space Sciences · Adjunct Professor of Meteorology, Teaching 3 online Meteorology classes each Spring and Fall semester ("Introduction To Meteorology" and "Weather Analysis Forecasting & Climatology Lab") Stanford University · Class Manager, Alumni & Student Class Outreach, Stanford Alumni Association · Ran 50th reunions, 45th reunions, 40th reunions and 20th reunions KPIX-TV ("CBS-5"), San Francisco, CA Freelance Weather Anchor · Weather Forecaster, presented the weather on air · Worked in weather office, forecasting the weather, producing on-air weather graphics KRON 4-TV, San Francisco, CA Freelance Weather Anchor, Traffic Reporter · Weather Forecaster, presented the weather on air · Worked in weather office, forecasting the weather, producing on-air weather graphics KFTY-TV, "NewsChannel 50", Santa Rosa, CA Weather Anchor, Traffic Reporter, Events Reporter, Host of Dining Out · Weather Forecaster for KFTY-50, presented the weather on air for KFTY-TV (Santa Rosa) and for KVIQ-TV (Eureka) M-F. · Worked in weather office, forecasting the weather, producing weather graphics · Traffic Reporter, North Bay Traffic · Host, Dining Out · Forecasted weather for KFTY and KVIQ websites each day · Updated news on the KFTY website each day · Conducted studio tours for school groups · Wrote, produced and appeared as talent in occasional feature stories · Featured speaker for numerous community groups Private Law Practice, San Francisco, CA Attorney · General civil practice, including litigation KSBW-TV, Salinas, CA Weather Anchor · Presented weather reports for KSBW news programs as a weathercaster · Worked in weather office, forecasting the weather, producing on-air weather graphics No On Measure E--Citizens For Responsible Land Use, Salinas, CA Campaign Consultant/Fundraiser · Campaign Consultant on non-partisan Monterey County Ballot Measure · Director of Fundraising KGO-TV, San Francisco, CA Producer · Worked in weather office, forecasting the weather, producing on-air weather graphics · Assistant Producer to Brian Hackney in his capacity as Science Editor · Honored at the 1995-1996 Emmy Awards as Assistant Producer of Channel 7 News: Unlucky 13, chosen as Outstanding Achievement: News Feature-Single Story, Serious KNTV-TV, San Jose, CA Weather Anchor · Presented weather reports for KNTV news programs as a fill-in weathercaster · Worked in weather office, forecasting the weather, producing on-air weather graphics KPIX-TV, San Francisco, CA Trainee · Worked in weather office, forecasting the weather, producing on-air weather graphics KMST-TV (now known as KION-TV), Monterey, CA Weathercaster · Weekend weather anchor and substitute weekday weather anchor · Worked in weather office, forecasting the weather, producing on-air weather graphics · Reported both weather-related and feature stories Long and Levit, San Francisco, CA Associate Attorney · Engaged in insurance defense work including coverage, declaratory relief and bad faith · Duties included drafting coverage opinions, and litigating legal malpractice/bad faith cases Gutierrez and Neal, San Francisco, CA Associate Attorney · Engaged in general civil litigation including, but not limited to, the areas of contract, tort, bankruptcy, and trademark · Duties included conducting discovery, drafting motions, briefs, memoranda,jury instructions, partnership agreements and trademark applications, taking and defending depositions, and arguing motions in state and federal court KPIX-TV, San Francisco, CA Evening Magazine Freelance Producer/Student Intern · Produced story on narcolepsy which aired locally and nationally · Worked at in-field production sessions · Videotape edited, assistant directed, wrote scripts · Researched stories, contributed story ideas, and handled correspondence The Stanford Daily, Stanford University Features Editor/News Reporter/Political Reporter · Provided story ideas and assigned stories to reporters, assigned and ordered photographs · Wrote stories · Copy edited, did layouts and headline writing
Professional Involvement and Community Service
Hallberg Butterfly Garden, Sebastopol, CA · Board Member The Stanford Women's Club of San Francisco · President · Vice President · Lecture Series Chair, produced the following lecture series: "Earth, Wind, Water and Fire", "Thinking About Thinking: The Brain", "Thinking About Thinking: the Brain and Consciousness" , "The Heart", "California Water Issues", and "Religion & Politics". · Recording Secretary · Director, Board of Directors Stanford University · Stanford Class Reunion Chair in 1993, and again in 2008 PARCA Auxiliary, San Mateo, CA Peninsula Association for Retarded Children and Adults · Member and Fundraiser The Junior League of San Francisco · Sustaining Member · Leadership Development Chair · Fundraiser Steering Committees · Tutor to at-risk children at the "Family Connections" Center · Area Reps Chair (80-volunteer committee) · Nominating Committee Member · Provisional Educastion Advisor · Strategic/Long-Range Planner · Public Relations Chair/Co-Author of the JLSF ANNUAL REPORT · Bluebook Chair · Trainer Symphonix Member, San Francisco Symphony Volunteer · Symphonix Member · Saturday Docent Program: program coordinator and volunteer docent ArtPoint (formerly "The Junior Arts Council") · Member Encore! (San Francisco Ballet Support Group) · Member Bravo (San Francisco Opera Support Group) · Member The Commonwealth Club, San Francisco, CA · Member Santa Catalina School, Monterey, CA · Director, Alumnae Board of Directors City Of Hope AIDS Fundraiser, Workout for Hope, San Francisco, CA · Stage Manager · Fundraiser · On-Stage Performer The San Francisco Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals (S.P.C.A.) · Member of C.L.A.W., Critter Lovers at Work, which provides education, public relations, and fundraising support for the S.P.C.A. · Co-Chair, C.L.A.W.'s "Embarko" Fundraising Event The Spinsters Of San Francisco · Member · Advisory Board Member
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