The challenge to make a difference is answered on home soil and on foreign land. Our three panelists' lives reflect a vibrant commitment in their response to need both domestic and abroad. Date: Friday, 24 April 2009 Time: 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM   Sandy Cassell Farrell Moderator Sandy Cassell Farrell graduated and received her secondary teaching credential from San Diego College for Women. After 14 years in the classroom, she earned an MS in counseling and was later licensed as a Marriage, Family Therapist. Retiring from private practice after 24 years, she is now active in Rotary International, moderates high school students in community service, is currently President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Associated Alumnae/i of the Sacred Heart, and Program Chair of the National Conference.  Bonita Chamberlin Long   Bonita Chamberlin Long, graduate of the Convent of the Sacred Heart, El Cajon, and past President of the San Diego Chapter of the Associated Alumnae of the Sacred Heart, has a book-length resume of service and accomplishment. Entrepreneur, author, geographer, geologist, trainer, and - most of all - humanitarian are all terms which describe her. Perhaps best known for her work in Afghanistan, Bonni has sent back money which has sponsored schools, trained teachers, provided healthcare, cleared minefields, and established irrigation for agriculture. She will give unique insight into life in the village and describe her efforts there.    Irene Cullen, RSCJ   Irene Cullen, RSCJ. A graduate of Menlo and San Diego College for Women, Irene Cullen, RSCJ has led an active life of service. Serving as teacher and administrator in Sacred Heart schools, she then worked in lay ministry formation and adult education for the San Diego Diocese. After directing USD's fledging Institute for Christian Ministry, her mission took on an international nature. She presently serves as fundraiser and friend-raiser for RSCJ projects on Uganda-Kenya. Her presentation entitled, "Hearts At Home Join Hearts In Uganda", will share stories of how the Sacred Heart family in the USA has collaborated with the Sacred Heart Sisters in Uganda to build a primary school for poor village girls...how hearts were transformed in the process.    Marianna Torrano, RSCJ Marianna Torrano, RSCJ entered the Society of the Sacred heart in 1952. Following years as a teacher and administrator in Sacred Heart schools, she earned her PhD and was licensed as a clinical psychologist. She founded Consultation to Religious Personnel in San Francisco and served as its director from 1974-1990. Drawn to live and pray with the American Indian people, she was welcomed by them in California's Riverside County in 1994 where she has lived and ministered ever since. Her comments, entitled "In the Footsteps of Philippine", will describe the work of the RSCJ on the Soboba Indian Reservation.