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Ourhay Shamoon graduated with a degree in biology (CLU ‘08) before launching into a 12-year career in the cancer diagnostics industry. This work allowed her to collaborate with pathologists around the world, publish scientific literature, and help shape the diagnostic strategy of cancer centers on every continent except Antarctica.

Now back in school for a new challenge, Ourhay is teaching Pilates in her free time and playing the flute with rekindled passion. Since the age of 10, Ourhay participated in every orchestra and wind ensemble she possibly could- attending summer music camps, honor bands, and the like. She was principal flutist of the Sacramento Premier Youth Symphony Orchestra and her high school and college ensembles. She currently lives in West Hollywood and performs with the LLS orchestra.