District Laboratory Bids Farewell to Vector Ecologist Cheryl Tina Sebay
San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control
District is wishing Vector Ecologist Cheryl “Tina” Sebay happy
trails as she has announced she will retire after 16 years of
service to the District. Tina first joined us as a mosquito
control technician in 2005 providing direct service to the
residents of San Mateo County. Tina’s broad experience
garnered from her prior positions at other vector control
agencies across the state coupled with her helpful and
conscientious nature made her a service request MVP. This
was especially true when the District made the jump from mosquito
abatement to full vector services in 2008, after which Tina
transitioned to working in the laboratory. Since that time,
she has provided not just disease surveillance and mosquito
control services to residents, but managed the critically needed
logistical details to keep the lab well-stocked and running
smoothly. Tina was heavily involved in every scientific study
conducted and even ran a few of her own. She was involved in
re-engineering our mosquito traps to improve their design and
efficiency and played a key role in our yearly tick surveillance
program.
It can be said that those who work in Vector Control live an adventurous life. After retirement, Tina and her spouse plan to continue their adventures throughout the U.S. before settling down on the big island of Hawaii. We wish them great happiness and many happy trails.