Child and Adolescent Development Alumni Chapter: 20 Years of Celebrating Excellence
2026-05-02 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Flintridge Room, East Conference Center, University Student Union, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA, 91330-8272, United States
Join us as we recognize student scholarship recipients, Outstanding and Exemplary CADV Alumni, and our alumni volunteers.
Date: May 2, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: University Student Union, Flintridge Room
18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330
Cost: $10
Breakfast/Brunch will be provided.
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Scholarship Details
The goal of the CADV Alumni Chapter Scholarships is to support Child and Adolescent Development (CADV) students and alumni who demonstrate meaningful leadership and involvement within the CSUN community and the profession of Child and Adolescent Development.

Dr. Carol S. Kelly Endowment Scholarship (Two $1,000 scholarships available)

The goal of the Dr. Carol Kelly Scholarship is to support a Child and Adolescent Development major or alumnus who demonstrates leadership through community involvement and who will be pursuing a graduate degree at CSUN.

Holding Hands Scholarship (One $1,000 scholarship available)

The goal of the Holding Hands Scholarship is to support a Child and Adolescent Development major or alumnus who is the first family member to pursue a graduate degree at CSUN and whose career goal is to work with children or adolescents challenged with behavioral and mental health needs.

Healthy Minds Consulting Scholarship (One $500 scholarship available)

The goal of the Healthy Minds Consulting Scholarship is to support a Child and Adolescent Development major or alumnus whose career goal is to work professionally with children or adolescents and is involved in advocacy or intends to pursue a career in this realm.

Brighter Minds Scholarship (One $500 scholarship available)

The goal of the Brighter Minds Scholarship is to support a Child and Adolescent Development major or CADV alumnus who is the first family member to pursue a degree in higher education and whose goal is to pursue a career with children and/or adolescents in behavioral or mental health.

Nedjat Gabbaie Scholarship (Two $500 scholarship available)

The goal of the Nedjat Gabbaie Scholarship is to support a Child and Adolescent Development major or alumnus whose career goal is to work with children or adolescents challenged with learning disabilities or is currently working with this population.

Jackey Konialian Scholarship (One $500 scholarship available)

The goal of the Jackey Konialian Scholarship is to support a Child and Adolescent Development major or alumnus whose goal is to work with children and adolescents challenged with special educational needs and/or is currently working with this population.

“Sí podemos” Scholarship (One $500 scholarship available)

The goal of the “Sí podemos” Scholarship is to support a Child and Adolescent Development major or CADV alumnus who is the first family member to pursue a degree in higher education and whose goal is to pursue a career with children and/or adolescents in behavioral or mental health.

Alternative Solutions – Youseff Hodaly Scholarship (One $500 scholarship available)

The goal of the Alternative Solutions – Youseff Hodaly Scholarship is to support a Child and Adolescent Development major and/or Psychology undergraduate who is a single parent returning to school to pursue a degree working with children, adolescents, or families.

Application deadline is April 18, and selected recipients will be recognized at the 20 Years of Celebrating Excellence event May 2.

CSUN Alumni Attorney Networking Group - May Meeting
2026-05-06 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom
Join the CSUN Alumni Attorney Networking Group’s May meeting via Zoom to connect and learn with fellow Matador attorneys.
Date: May 6, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
VIA ZOOM
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 899 0171 6064
Passcode: [REDACTED]
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Presentation: Primer on Surrogacy

Maya Shulman is the Principal Attorney and Owner of Shulman Family Law Group, a boutique family law firm with offices in Calabasas and Santa Barbara, California. With over two decades of legal experience, she specializes in surrogacy, adoptions, and assisted reproductive technologies (ART), representing intended parents, gestational carriers, and donors in domestic and international fertility arrangements.
Maya’s unique background combines both medical and legal expertise. Originally from Latvia, she studied medicine at the Medical Academy in Latvia before immigrating to the United States. After earning her B.A. in Psychology from Brooklyn College (CUNY) in 1995, she pursued her legal education at the University of West Los Angeles (UWLA) School of Law, receiving her J.D. in 1999. Her medical training provides her with a distinctive advantage in understanding the science behind reproductive advancements, enabling her to better serve her clients in complex family formation matters.
In addition to her practice, Maya serves as an Adjunct Professor at UWLA School of Law, where she teaches “Adoption and Surrogacy,” believed to be the first course of its kind offered at a California law school. She has also been appointed as a Special Master in state and federal matters since 2010, and is a frequent media guest and speaker on ART and family formation issues.
Maya is admitted to practice in California, Massachusetts, the U.S. Supreme Court, and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
The Attorney Networking Group’s monthly meetings help build mutually beneficial social connections between fellow Matador attorney alumni. Increasing the potential for consultations and referrals, our monthly meetings also feature continuing education credits and/or presentations by a guest speaker specifically tailored for practicing attorneys. Feel free to invite fellow Matador attorneys in your network to join.
