
Parents Name: John and Gina Colombo
HS Graduating Class: 1984
College(s)/Degree’s Held (Yr):
MIT, BS Mechanical Engineering, 1988
Stanford University, SM Manufacturing Engineering, 1990
Current Occupation:
Vice President Product Development and Operations, Cala Health
I’m leading a team developing a therapy for people with Essential Tremor (ET), which is a shaking of the hands, head or feet that occurs with intentional movements. It’s a debilitating disease with no known cure.
I love the challenges of making something new and helping people live better lives.
What activities were you involved with as a student at Bellefontaine High School?
Sports: Golf, Cross Country, Track, Tennis
Others: Band (Marching and Concert), some theatre and musicals
Favorite memories of growing up in Bellefontaine
Great small town experiences – nice people, rural environment, “where everyone knows your name”
Friday night football games.
What about Bellefontaine City Schools helped prepare you for your post-HS endeavors
Good basic skills – math, science (Mr, Horn’s Advanced Biology…)
Learning to balance academics, activities and good time management.