New November Contributors

November marks our 2nd issue and we're exciting to welcome the following writers to the OC LIFE team:

KEVIN HUNTER
Kevin is a freelance writer and public relations consultant who lives in Southern California. In a career that spans nearly 25 years, Hunter written sports and features as a staff and freelance writer for numerous publications, including the Orange County Register, the Los Angeles Times Orange County Edition, L.A. Weekly, the Long Beach Press-Telegram, and the Copley Los Angeles Newspapers. Since 2000 he has worked in public relations as a writer, consultant, pitch man and media relations person in the video game and consumer electronics industries and the non-profit sector, and recently joined the rest in the 21st century by writing a regular blog on college basketball.
Kevin's November article: The OC Badminton Club

MICHELLE MA
Michelle has worked in communications for nearly 10 years and has spent the past four years as Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Coastline Community College, part of the Coast Community College District. She holds a Bachelor's in communications and a Master's in public administration with an emphasis in public affairs. With a passion for writing, education, and culture, she arranges her monthly column in OC LIFE to showcase the best of the O.C. educational
scene.
Michelle's November article: Building Global Citizens

BITA GHAFOORI, Ph.D
Dr. Ghafoori is Coordinator of the Marriage and Family Therapy Graduate Program, Assistant Department Chair, and Associate Professor at California State University, Long Beach. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and researcher with expertise in evidence based methods for treating mental health issues, treatment of trauma, and disaster mental health. She has published scholarship in several areas including cognitive behavioral therapy for childhood behavior disorders, positive psychology, psychological reactions to war trauma, treatment of anxiety disorders, and disaster trauma.
Dr. Ghafoori's November article: How to Achieve Happiness

ERIC ADUNAGOW
Eric is the founder and chief editor of Adunagow Magazine - the online African lifestyle publication that promotes union and cooperation among Africans and friends of Africa all around the globe. He obtained an Associate degree in Electronic Engineering Technology from Community College of Philadelphia and a Bachelor degree in Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL. Eric was born in Kinshasa, Congo and is very proud of his heritage and background.