Current Faculty

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Yann Abdourazakou (2015)
Professor of Management and Marketing
B.S., 1999, University of Quebec; M.S., 2001, University of Rouen; Ph.D, 2004, University of Rouen

Jennifer Adeva (2011)
Head Coach, Volleyball
B.A., 1997, California State University, Fullerton; M.A., 1999, Azusa Paci?c University

Tahreh Aghdasifar (2020)
Assistant Professor of Women's Studies
B.A., 2009, Georgia State University; M.A. 2011, Georgia State University; Ph.D. 2018, Emory University

Benyamin Ahmadnia (2024)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.Sc., 2010, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran; M.Sc., 2013, Autonomous University of Barcelona; Ph.D., 2017, Autonomous University of Barcelona

Adekunle Aina (2024)
Assistant Professor of Physics
A.S., 2007, Ahmadu Bello University; B.Sc., 2014, University of Lagos; M.Sc., 2018, University of Newfoundland; Ph.D., 2023, University of British Columbia

Adriana Aldana (2015)
Associate Professor of Social Work
B.A., 2007, California State University, Northridge; M.S.W., 2009, University of Michigan; M.S., 2011, University of Michigan; Ph.D., 2014, University of Michigan

Amy Allen (2018)
Associate Professor of Dance
B.A., 2003, Loyola Marymount University; MFA, 2011, University of California, Irvine

Cathryn Andrade (2018)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
ADN, 1995, Los Angeles Pierce College; B.S., 2005, Maryville University; M.S., 2007, Maryville University; DNP, 2016, American Sentinel University

Terri Ares (2015)
Associate Professor of School of Nursing
B.S., 1998, California State University, Dominguez Hills; M.S., 2005, California State University, Dominguez Hills; Ph.D., 2013, Villanova University

Nallely Arteaga (2020)
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
B.A., 2009, University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A., 2011, University of Southern California; Ph.D., 2020, University of California, Riverside

Hugo Asencio (2013)
Professor of Public Administration
B.A., 2007, Auburn University at Montgomery; M.A., 2008, Auburn University at Montgomery; Ph.D., 2012, Auburn University

Lynn Gary Atkins, Jr. (2022)
Assistant Professor of Music
B.M., 2004, Westminster Choir College of Rider University; MM/DMA, 2012, James Madison University

Diego E Avalos (2020)
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Administration
B.A., 2008, California State University, San Marcos; M.A., 2013, California State University, San Marcos; Ph.D., 2020, Arizona State University

Teodross Avery (2017)
Associate Professor of Music
B.F.A., 1995, Berkley College of Music; M.M., 2006, New York University; DMA, 2016, University of Southern California

Maria Avila (2014)
Associate Professor of Social Work
B.A., 1984, University of Chicago; M.A., 1987, University of Chicago; Ph.D., 2012, National University of Ireland

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Anna Baird (2024)
Assistant Professor of Graduate Education
M.Coun., 2021, Idaho State University; Ph.D., 2024, Idaho State University

Gayle Ball-Parker (1984)
Director, Presidential Scholar

Kelli Y. Beard (2001)
Professor of Teacher Education
B.A., 1990, California State University, Long Beach; M.A., 1995, Pepperdine University; Ph.D., 1998, University of Oregon

Devin Beasley (2023)
Full-time Lecturer B - CalTPA
B.A., 1994, CSU Bakersfield; M.Ed., 2001, Loyola Marymount University; Ed.D., 2010, University of the Pacific

Tracy Ann Becerra-Culqui (2020)
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., 2005, University of Southern California; MPH, 2008, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 2013, University of California, Los Angeles

Stephen Becker (2012)
Head Coach, Men's Basketball
B.A., 2009, California State University, Monterey Bay; MCAA, 2012, Concordia University

Mohsen Beheshti (2003)
Professor of Computer Science
B.S., 1985, University of Louisiana; M.S., 1986, University of Louisiana; Ph.D., 1992, University of Louisiana

Michael Beigarten (2024)
Assistant Coach, Baseball
B.S., 2019, CSU Los Angeles

Bogdana Belu (2006)
Professor of Philosophy
B.A., 1993, San Diego State University; M.A., 1997, San Francisco State University; Ph.D., 2003, Villanova University

Corina Benavides López (2013)
Lyle E. Gibson Distinguished Teacher Award, 2019
Associate Professor of Chicana & Chicano Studies
B.A., 1996, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A, 2000, Stanford University; Ph.D., 2010, University of California, Los Angeles

Orie Michael Berezan (2014)
Excellence in Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity Award, 2019
Associate Professor of Management and Marketing
B.Com., 1990, University of Alberta, Canada; M.S, 2000, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Ph.D., 2012, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Libby Bergen (2006-2016)
Lecturer AY / Part-Time

Shari Berkowitz (2014)
Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A., 2004, University of California, Irvine; Ph.D., 2010, University of California, Irvine

Debra Best (2004)
Presidential Outstanding Professor, 2020
Professor of English
B.A., 1988, Pomona College; M.A., 1991, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Ph.D., 2000, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Purnima Bharath (2024)
Assistant Professor of Health Sciences
B.Sc., 1998, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India; M.Cs. 2000, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India; M.A. 2003, University of Southern California; Ph.D., 2024, UC Los Angeles

Antonia Boadi (2015)
Associate Professor of Physics
B.S., 1985, California State University , Dominguez Hills; MSEE, 1991, University of Southern California; MSCeng, 1998, University of Southern California; Ph.D., 2007, University of Southern California

Brittany Bodley (2024)
Assistant Professor of Theater and Dance
B.S., 2008, Troy University; M.F.A., 2012, University of Iowa

Jessalyn Bolkema (2020)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.A., 2012, Hope College; M.S., 2014, University of Nebraska; Ph.D., 2018, University of Nebraska

Giacomo Bono (2014)
Professor of Psychology
B.A., 1995, University of California, Santa Cruz; M.A., 1999, Claremont Graduate University; Ph.D., 2003, Claremont Graduate University

Amber Borchert (2024)
Lecturer of Occupational Therapy
M.S., 2012, Western Michigan University

Ryan Bowles Eagle (2013)
Lyle E. Gibson Distinguished Teacher Award, 2020
Associate Professor of Communications
B.A., 2004, University of Southern California; B.A., 2004, University of Southern California; M.A., 2005, University of York; M.A., 2009, University of California, Santa Barbara; Ph.D., 2011, University of California, Santa Barbara; Ph.D., 2013, University of California, Santa Barbara

Jenn Brandt (2018)
Lyle E. Gibson Distinguished Teacher Award, 2024
Professor of Women's Studies
B.A., 2002, Drew University; M.A., 2007, Bowling Green State University; Ph.D., 20012, University of Rhode Island

Kaitlyn Breiner (2017)
Assistant Professor of Child Development
B.A., 2009, Temple University; M.A., 2013, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 2016, University of California, Los Angeles

Cornelia Brentano (2007)
Associate Professor of Human Development
B.A., 1991, University of California, Irvine; M.A., 1994, University of California, Irvine; Ph.D., 2001, University of California, Irvine

William David Brice (2014)
Professor of Management and Marketing
BBA, 1989, University of Hawaii; MBA, 1996, University of Hawaii; Ph.D., 2005, University of Hawaii

Sarah Britto (2020)
Associate Professor in Public Administration
B.A., 1992, Louisiana State University; M.S., 1994, Florida State University; MLS, 2016, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Ph.D., 1998, Florida State University

Jennifer Brodmann (2018)
Lyle E. Gibson Distinguished Teacher Award, 2024
Assistant Professor of Accounting Finance and Economics
BFA, 2006, Academy of Art University; MBA, 2013, University of New Orleans; M.S., 2016, University of New Orleans; Ph.D., 2018, University of New Orleans

Brant Burkey (2014)
Associate Professor of Communications
B.A., 1993, Sonoma State University; M.S. 1997, University of Oregon; Ph.D., 2014, University of Oregon

Michele Bury (2002)
Professor of Visual Arts
B.F.A., 1992, Ecole Charpentier, France; M.F.A., 2000, University of California, Los Angeles

Heather Butler (2013)
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., 2003, California State University, San Marcos; M.A., 2006, California State University, San Marcos; Ph.D., 2013, Claremont Graduate University

Bwesigye Bwa Mwesigire (2023)
Assistant Professor of Africana Studies
LLB, 2011, Makerere University; M.Sc., 2017, King's College London; M.A., 2020, Cornell Univeristy; Ph.D., 2023, Cornell University

Jeffrey Bye (2024)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., 2009, Pomona College; M.A., 2011, UC Los Angeles; Ph.D., 2016, UC Los Angeles

Theodore Byrne (2005)
Professor of Public Administration and Public Policy
B.A., 1988, Seattle University; MBA, 1991, Pepperdine University; J.D., 1992, Pepperdine University; L.L.M., 2004, Loyola Law School

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Shaunté Caraballo (2019)
Assistant Professor of Theatre and Dance
B.A., 2004, California Baptist University; M.F.A., 2007, California State University, Long Beach

Kaylie Carbine (2020)
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S., 2015, Brigham Young University; Ph.D., 2020, Brigham Young University

Stephanie Cariaga (2018)
Associate Professor of Teacher Education
B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M.Ed., 2007, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 2018, University of California, Los Angeles

Alfredo Carlos (2022)
Assistant Professor of Labor Studies
B.A., 2003, University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A., 2008, California State University, Long Beach; Ph.D., 2015, University of California, Irvine

Amalia Castaneda (2021)
Senior Assistant Librarian of University Library
B.A., 2011, University of California, Los Angeles; MLIS, 2019, University of California, Los Angeles

Vanessa Castellanos (2024)
Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.A. 2013, UC Los Angeles; M.S.W., 2019, University of Southern Calfiornia; Ph.D., 2024, Fordham University

Kirti Celly (2001)
Professor of Marketing
B.A., 1983,University of Bombay; M.A., 1985, University of Bombay; Ph.D., 1992, University of Southern California

Hyo-Joon Chang (2018)
Associate Professor of Political Science
B.A., 2005, Yonsei University; M.A., 2010, Yonsei University; Ph.D., 2018, University of Maryland

Gioella Chaparro (2018)
Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Recreation
B.S., 2011, California State University, Northridge; M.S., 2013, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D., 2018, University of Illinois at Urbana

Amlan Chatterjee (2015)
Associate Professor of Computer Science
BTech., 2007, West Bengal University of Technology; M.S., 2009, University at Buffalo; Ph.D., 2014, University of Oklahoma

Marisela Chavez (2005)
Lyle E. Gibson Distinguished Teacher Award, 2016
Professor of Chicana & Chicano Studies
B.A., 1994, Occidental College; M.A., 1997, Arizona State University; Ph.D., 2004, Stanford University

Scott Cheatham (2013)
Professor of Kinesiology and Recreation
B.A., 1997, California State University, Dominguez Hills; DPT, 2004, Chapman University; Ph.D., 2016, Nova Southeastern University

Nancy Ann Cheever (2004)
Presidential Outstanding Professor, 2018; CSU Faculty Innovation and Leadership Award, 2018-19
Professor of Communications
B.A., 1994, California State University, Dominguez Hills; M.A., 1999, California State University, Fullerton; Ph.D., 2010, Fielding Graduate University

Alexander Chen (2018)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 2005, Stanford University; Ph.D., 2007, University of California, Los Angeles

Chi Wen Chen (2015)
Associate Professor of Information Systems and Operations Management
BBA, 2003, National Change Hsing University; MBA, 2005, National Chiao Tung University; Ph.D., 2015, Baruch College, City University of New York

Parveen K Chhetri (2018)
Associate Professor of Earth Science and Geography
B.S., 2005, Tribhuvan University; M.S., 2008, Tribhuvan University; M.S., 2012, Hokkaido University; Ph.D., 2017, Texas A&M University

Jenny Chiappe (2019)
Associate Professor of Education
B.A., 2006, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., 2008, Teachers College, Columbia University; Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles

Timothy S. Chin (2000)
Lyle E. Gibson Distinguished Teacher Award, 2003
Professor of English
B.A., 1981, State University of New York, Buffalo; M.A., 1986, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; Ph.D., 1992, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Anne Soon Choi (2008)
Lyle E. Gibson Distinguished Teacher Award, 2022
Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies
B.A., 1994, Indiana University; M.A., 1999, University of Massachusetts; PH.D, 2004, University of Southern California; MPH and MSW, 2012, University of California, Los Angeles

Hee Kwang Choi (2004)
Associate Professor of Biology
B.A., 1990, University of Chicago; Ph.D., 2000, Boston University

Lauren Chow (2015)
Head Coach, Strength and Conditioning
B.S., 2011, California State University, Fullerton; M.S., 2013, California State University, Fullerton

Natasa Christodoulidou (2007)
Professor of Management and Marketing
B.S., 1995, Arizona State University; M.S., 1997, Arizona State University; MBA, 2001, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Ph.D., 2006, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Edward Kui-Ming Chu (1984)
Professor of Information Systems
B.A., 1976, University of Wisconsin, Madison; MBA, 1980, Roosevelt University; Ph.D., 1985, University of Southern California

Helen Chun (2004)
Associate Professor of Biology
B.A., 1993, Smith College; Ph.D., 2002, University of California, Los Angeles

Ximena Cid (2015)
Associate Professor of Physics
B.A., 2005, University of California, Berkeley; M.S., 2010, University of Texas; Ph.D., 2011, University of Texas

Heather Clark (2023)
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
B.A., 2007, Wellesley College; M.S., 2009, Yale University; Ph.D., 2022, UC Los Angeles

Margaret Clarke (2018)
Senior Assistant Librarian of University Library
MLIS, 2017, University of California, Los Angeles

Hallie Clawson (2023)
Senior Assistant Librarian of University Library
B.A., 2011, Concordia University; M.L.I.S, 2018, University of Washington

Kathleen Conner (2024)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., 2017, CSU San Bernardino; Ph.D., 2024, UC Riverside

Esteban Contreras (2024)
Assistant Coach, Soccer
B.A., 2003, San Francisco State University; M.A., 2010, San Jose State University

Alexandria Convertino (2024)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., 2015, Northeastern University; M.S., 2020, San Diego State University; Ph.D., 2024, San Diego State University/UC San Diego

Horace Crogman (2019)
Lyle E. Gibson Distinguished Teacher Award, 2023
Associate Professor of Physics
B.S., 1997, Midwestern State University; M.A., 1999, University of Arkansas; Ph.D., 2004, University of Arkansas

Edward Curammeng (2017)
Excellence in Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Award, 2024
Associate Professor of Teacher Education
B.A., 2006, San Francisco State University; M.A., 2010, San Francisco University; Ph.D., 2017, University of California, Los Angeles

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Paula D'Amore (2004)
Associate Professor of Health Sciences
B.S., 1970, University of Vermont; M.S., 1976, State University of New York, Buffalo; Ph.D., 1983, University of California, Los Angeles

Glenn DeVoogd (2015)
Professor of Teacher Education

Kara Dellacioppa (2003)
Professor of Sociology
B.A., 1992, San Francisco State University; M.A., 1997, San Francisco State University; M.A., 1998,University of California, Santa Barbara; Ph.D., 2001, University of California, Santa Barbara

Xuefie Nancy Deng (2014)
Excellence in Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Award, 2017
Professor of Information Systems and Operations Management
B.A., 1989, Sun Yat-Sen University; M.A., 1991, Sun Yat-Sen University; MBA, 1996, American University; M.S., 2000, Carnegie Mellon University; Ph.D., 2006, Carnegie Mellon University

Prakash Dheeriya (1991)
Professor of Accounting and Finance
B. Commerce, 1982, University of Bombay; M.M.S., 1984, University of Bombay; Ph.D., 1987, University of North Texas

Sara Diaz-Montejano (2024)
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
B.A., 2010, San Francisco State University; Ph.D., 2025, UC Los Angeles

Erica Diminich (2023)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., 2007, New York University; M.S. 2013, Columbia University; M.Phil., Columbia University; Ph.D., 2016, Columbia University

David Dixon (2015)
Professor of Political Science
B.A., 1985, Wheaton College; M.A., 1988, Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., 1997, University of Notre Dame

Laura Dowell (2024)
Senior Assistant Librarian of University Library
B.A., 2017, CSU Long Beach; M.L.I.S., 2024, San Jose State University

Katie Dowse (2020)
Assistant Professor of Theatre
B.A., 2011, Pitzer College; M.F.A., 2014, Temple University

Paul Quang Duong Tran (2018)
Professor of Social Work
B.A., 1984, Portland State University; B.S., 1985, Portland State University; M.S., 1989, Portland State University; MSW, 1993, University of Washington; Ph.D., 1992, University of Washington

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Virginia Todd Eames (2016)
Associate Professor of Communications
B.A., 1999, Brown University; M.F.A., 2007, University of Texas at Austin

Susan Einbinder (2007)
Professor of Social Work
B.A., 1985, Columbia University; M.S., 1988, Columbia University; Ph.D., 1995, Columbia University

Rida Elias (2023)
Assistant Professor of Management and Marketing
BBA, University of Balamand; MBA, American University of Beirut; Ph.D., Ivey Business School at Western University

Kirstin Lynne Ellsworth (2014)
Lyle E. Gibson Distinguished Teacher Award, 2021
Associate Professor of Art and Design
B.A., 1991, Butler University; M.A., 1995, Indiana University; M.A., 1999, Indiana University; Ph.D., 2005, Indiana University

Adam Elrashidi (2024)
Assistant Professor Communications
B.A., 2007, Univesrity of Minnesota; M.A., 2012, Syracuse University

Kristen Emory (2022)
Assistant Professor of Public Health and Health Sciences
B.A., 2005, San Diego State University; M.A., 2007, San Diego State University; Ph.D., 2013, San Diego State University and University of California, San Diego

Nancy Erbe (2004)
Presidential Outstanding Professor Award, 2015
Professor of Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding
B.A., 1981, Metropolitan State University; J.D., 1985, University of Minnesota

Michael Ernst (1998)
Professor of Kinesiology and Recreation
B.A., 1992, California State University, Dominguez Hills; M.S., 1995, University of Wyoming; Ph.D., 1998, Arizona State University

Teddi Esko (2024)
Head Coach, Women's Volleyball
B.S., 2001, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro; M.Ed., 2003, CSU Dominguez Hills

Mary Cate Esposito (2001)
Professor of Graduate Education
B.A., 1990, Loyola Marymount University; M.E., 1993, Loyola Marymount University; Ph.D., 1999, University of Southern California

Mohammad Eyadat (2003)
Excellence in Service Award, 2009
Professor of Information Systems
B.S., 1984, Yarmouk University; M.S., 1994, University of Southern California; M.S., 1997, Ph.D., 2003, Claremont Graduate University

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Salim Faraji (2005)
Professor of Africana Studies
B.S.S., 1993, Penn State University; M.A., 2004, Claremont Graduate University; Ph.D., 2006, Claremont Graduate University

Kathleen M. Fawyer (2003)
Excellence in Service Award, 2010
Professor of History
B.A., 1990, Northern Illinois University; M.A., 1992, Northern Illinois University; Ph.D., 2002, University of California, Riverside

Jessica Federman (2016)
Associate Professor of Management and Marketing
B.A., 2004, Binghamton University; MBA, 2007, Binghamton University; M.S., 2010, Cornell University; Ph.D., 2014, Cornell University

Yesenia Fernandez (2016)
Assistant Professor of Graduate Education
B.A., 1995, Cal State University, Los Angeles; M.A., 2003, Cal State University, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 2014, Claremont Graduate University

Lorna Fitzsimmons (2004)
Professor of Humanities
B.A., 1978, University of Texas at Dallas; M.S., 1980, East Texas State University; M.A., 1986, Ph.D., 1994, University of Texas, Dallas

Oona Fontanella-Nothom (2024)
Assistant Professor of Child Development
A.A., 2008, Santa Ana College; B.A., 2011, Chapman Univesrity; M.A., 2014, CSU Long Beach; Ph.D., 2019, University of Missouri

Kitty Fortner (2016)
Associate Professor of Graduate Education
B.A., 1995, Southern California Christian College; M.S., 2003, California State University, Fullerton; Ph.D., 2014, University of Redlands

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Michael Galant (2004)
Professor of Modern Languages
B.S., 1990, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., 1994, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 1998, University of California, Los Angeles

Justin Gammage (2014)
Associate Professor of Africana Studies
B.A., 2003, California State University, Dominguez Hills; M.A., 2005, Temple University; Ph.D., 2011, Temple University

Katie Garcia (2015)
Assistant Coach, Softball
B.A., 2011, California State University, Dominguez Hills

Carolyn Gardner (2016)
Associate Librarian of University Library
B.A., 2009, University of California, Santa Cruz; MLS, 2011, Indiana University Bloomington

Nestor F Garza (2018)
Associate Professor of Accounting, Finance and Economics
B.A., 2000, Universidad Nacional de Colombia; M.A., 2006, Universidad Nacional de Colombia; Ph.D., 2015, University of Cambridge

Victoria Gerson (2024)
Assistant Professor Art
B.F.A., 2018, University of Florida; M.G.D. 202, North Carolina State University

Thomas J. Giannotti, Jr. (1990)
Professor of English
B.A., 1976, University of California, Riverside; M.A., 1979, University of California, Riverside; Ph.D., 1985, University of California, Riverside

Priya Goel La Lond (2024)
Associate Professor of Graduate Education
B.S., 2004, DePaul University; M.A., 2008, University of Chicago at Urbana-Champaign; M.B.A., 2014, University of Chicago at Urbana-Champaign; Ph.D., 2017, University of Chicago at Urbana-Champaign

Benito Gomez (2003)
Excellence in Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Award, 2018
Professor of Modern Languages
B.A., 1990, Alcala de Henares University; B.A., 1995, M.A., 1996, California State University, Dominguez Hills; M.A., 1997, California State University, Long Beach; Ph.D., 2004, University of California, Los Angeles

Melissa Gonzalez-Contreras (2023)
Assistant Professor of Modern Languages
B.A., 2008, CSU Fullerton; M.A., 2011, CSU Fullerton; Ph.D., 2017, University of Maryland, College Park

Alfredo González (2019)
Assistant Professor of Chicana & Chicano Studies
B.A., 2011, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., 2013, Ph.D., 2019, University of Chicago

Gabriela González (2021)
Assistant Professor of Public Administration
B.S., 2013, San Jose State University; M.A., 2019, University of California, Irvine; Ph.D., 2021, University of California, Irvine

Jonathon Grasse (2005)
Professor of Music
B.M., 1985, California State University, Sacramento; M.A., 1995, University of California, Santa Cruz; Ph.D., 1999, University of California, Los Angeles

Mara Lee Grayson (2018)
Associate Professor of English
B.A., 2008, CUNY/Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College; M.F.A., 2012, The City College of New York; Ph.D., 2017, Columbia University

Kai Greene (2018)
Associate Professor of Special Education
B.A., 1987, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., 2002, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 2012, University of Texas

Brian Gregor (2013)
Professor of Philosophy
B.A., 2003, Trinity Western University; M.A., 2005, Boston College; Ph.D., 2009, Boston College

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Jenney Hall (2024)
Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies
B.S., 1996, Southern Utah University; M.S., 1998, Univesrity of Kansas; Ph.D., 2002, Louisiana State University

Christopher Hallenbrook (2019)
Associate Professor of Political Science
B.A., 2009, Bridgewater State University; M.A., 2014, University of California, Davis; Ph.D., 2015, University of California, Davis

Kamal Hamdan (2014)
Professor of Teacher Education
B.S., 1984, San Diego State University; M.A., 1994, California State University, Dominguez Hills; Ed.D., 2010, University of Southern California

Jianchao Han (2002)
Professor of Computer Science
B.Eng., 1985, Harbin Institute of Technology, China; M.Sc., 1988, Chinese Academy of Science; Ph.D., 2001, University of Waterloo, Canada

Lee Hancock (2005)
Professor of Kinesiology and Recreation
B.A., 1997, Arizona State University; M.S., 2002,  Arizona State University; Ph.D., 2006, Arizona State University

Jon Hauss (2002)
Lyle E. Gibson Distinguished Teacher Award, 2009
Professor of English
B.A., 1983, California State University, Fresno; M.A., 1985, University of Washington; Ph.D., 1990, University of Washington

Ivonne Heinze Balcazar (2003)
Excellence in Service Award, 2016
Professor of Modern Languages
B.A., 1988, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., 1991, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 2003, University of Kansas

Tiffany Herbert (2004)
Counseling Psychologist, Student Development
B.A., 1999, Loyola Marymount; M.A., 2002, California School of Professional Psychology; Ph.D., 2004, California School of Professional Psychology

Roderick A. Hernandez (2004)
Associate Professor of English
B.A., 1992, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., 1994,  Stanford University; Ph.D., 2001, Stanford University

Miriam Hernandez Martinez (2019)
Assistant Professor of Communications
B.A., 2002, Tecnologico de Monterrey; M.A., 2011, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Ph.D., 2018, City University of Hong Kong

Alexandro D. Hernández (2019)
Assistant Professor of Chicana & Chicano Studies
B.A., 2005, University of Texas, San Antonio; M.A., 2009, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph. D., 2014, University of California, Los Angeles

Luz Herrera (2024)
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
B.A., 2005, UC Los Angeles,; M.S.T., 2007, Pace University; Ph.D., 2017, The Gradudate Center, City University of New York

James E. Hill (2002)
Professor of Physics
B.S., 1990, State University of New York, Albany; Ph.D., 1995, University of Pennsylvania

Brad Hollister (2018)
Associate Professor of Computer Science
B.S., 1999, Clemson University; M.S., 2004, Clemson University; Ph.D. 2015, University of California, Santa Cruz

David Hoopes (2007)
Professor of Management and Marketing
B.A., 1977, Grinnell College; Ph.D., 1996, University of California, Los Angeles

Sahar Hooshmand (2021)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.Sc., 2010, University of Tabriz; M.Sc., 2014, Amir Kabir University of Technology; Ph.D., 2020, University of Central Florida

Yan-Hua Huang (2007)
Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., 1997, Chung-Shan Medical University; M.A., 2001, University of Southern California; Ph.D., 2003, University of Southern California

Amina Humphrey (2020)
Assistant Professor of Liberal Studies
B.S., 1997, Henderson State University; M.A., 2000, University of California, Los Angles; Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles

Maria Hurtado-Ortiz (1999)
Lyle E. Gibson Distinguished Teacher Award, 2008
Professor of Psychology
B.A., 1992, University of California, Riverside; M.A., 1994, University of California, Riverside; Ph.D., 1997, University of California, Riverside

Kimberly Huth (2014)
Presidential Outstanding Professor Award, 2022
Associate Professor of English
B.A., 2003, Ithaca College; M.A., 2004, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Ph.D., 2009, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Eric Jeng-Liang Hwang (2005)
Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., 1994, Chung Shan Medical University; M.S., 1999, State University of New York, Buffalo; Ph.D., 2003, State University of New York, Buffalo

Larry Hygh, Jr. (2022)
Assistant Professor of Communications
B.A., 1997, Austin University; M.A., 1999, Austin University; Ed.D., 2008, Pepperdine University

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Cenap Ilter (2017)
Professor of Accounting, Finance and Economics
B.A., 1982, Bogazici University; M.A., 1985, University of Istanbul; Ph.D., 1991, University of Istanbul

Laurie Inman (2024)
Assistant Professor of Graduate Education
B.A., 1982, CSU Long Beach; M.Ed., 1987, University of LaVerne; Ed.D., 2010, University of Southern California

Alireza Izaddoost (2018)
Associate Professor of Computer Science
B.Sc., 2001, Azad University; M.Sc., 2008, University Putra Malaysia; Ph.D., 2015, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Ricardo Izurieta (2024)
Professor of Health Sciences
M.D., 1986, Universidad Central del Ecuador; M.P.H, 1995, University of Alabama at Birmingham; D.P.H., 2000, University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Jennifer Jackson (2023)
Full-time Lecturer B of Marital & Family Therapy
B.A., 2007, UC Santa Barbara; M.A., 2009, Antioch University

Ali Jalooli (2020)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.S., 2013, Staffordshire University; M.S., 2015, University of Malaya; Ph.D., 2020, Michigan Technological University

Kathleen Janert (2019)
Associate Professor of Music
B.A., 2005, University of Texas, Austin; M.M., 2012, University of Texas, Austin; D.M.A., 2019, University of Southern California

Brian Jarrett (2015)
Professor in Negotiation Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding
B.A., 1985, Simon Fraser University; J.D., 1988, University of British Columbia; LL.M., 2001, University of Missouri; Ph.D., 2006, University of Hawaii

Joshua Jeffers (2018)
Associate Professor of History
B.A., 2006, Ohio State University, Columbus; M.A., 2009, Northern Illinois University; Ph.D., Purdue University

Tony Jehi (2023)
Assistant Professor of Health Sciences
B.S. 2010, Univesrity of Balamand; M.S., 2012, Northeastern University Ph.D., 2019, Loma Linda University

Julie Jhun (2018)
Associate Professor of School of Leadership Program
B.M., 2003, Oberlin College; B.A., 2003, Oberlin College; M.A., 2005, Loyola Marymount University; Ph.D., 2012, University of California, Los Angeles

Roger Qiyuan Jin (2019)
Assistant Professor of Public Administration
B.A., 2012, University of International Relations; M.P.P., 2014, University of California, Irvine; Ph.D., 2019, University of Georgia

Andrea Johnson (2015)
Professor of History
B.A., 1999, California State University, Bakersfield; M.A., 2002, Indiana University-Purdue University; Ph.D., 2006, University of Missouri

Cynthia Johnson (1995)
Excellence in Service Award, 2005
Professor of Nursing
B.A., 1974, Marymount Manhattan College; M.S., 1976, Long Island University; Ed.D., 1984, Nova University; M.S.N, 1995, California State University, Dominguez Hills

Kathleen Johnson (2018)
Counseling Psychologist in SH&PS
B.A., 2005, Point Loma Nazarene University; M.A., 2008, Alliant International University; Ph.D., 2011, Alliant International University

Danielle Jones (2022)
Coaching Assistant, Women's Soccer
B.S., 2016, Sonoma State University;

Matthew G. Jones (2002)
Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 1996, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., 1997, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 2001, University of California, Los Angeles

Robert Jones (2019)
Professor of Philosophy
B.A., 1992, California State University, Northridge; M.A., 1998, California State University, Los Angeles; M.A., 2004, Stanford University; Ph.D., 2005, Stanford University

Sunghoon Joo (2019)
Assistant Professor of Accounting, Finance and Economics
B.B.A., 2012, Chung-Ang University; M.S., 2013, University of Illinois; Ph.D., 2019, Auburn University

Anupama Joshi (2007)
Professor of Human Development
B.S., 1987, SNDT College, India ; M.S., 1989, M.S. University, Baroda, India; M. Phil., 1990, M.S. University, Baroda India; Ph.D., 1997, Purdue University

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Andrew Kalaidjian (2016)
Associate Professor of English
B.A., 2006, Columbia University; M.A., 2010, University of California, Santa Barbara; Ph.D., 2015, University of California, Santa Barbara

Mojaba Kamyab (2022)
Assistant Professor of Orthotics and Prosthetics
B.S., 1996, School of Rehabilitation Sciences; M.S., 2001, University of Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences; Ph.D., 2008, University of Strathclyde

Chacko Kannothra (2019)
Assistant Professor of Management and Marketing
BTech, 2003, University of Kerala; MB.A., 2009, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade; Ph.D., 2018, University of Massachusetts

Michael Karlin (2021)
Assistant Professor of Liberal Studies
B.S.E., 2007, University of Kansas; M.S.Ed, 2009, University of Kansas; Ph.D., 2019, Indiana University

Jarod Kawasaki (2019)
Associate Professor of Teacher Education
B.S., 1997, Azusa Pacific University; M.A., 2007, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D., 2015, University of California, Los Angeles

Jian-yu Ke (2015)
Professor of Information Systems and Operations Management
BBA, 1996, National Chengchi University; MBA, 1998, National Taiwan University; MBA, 2008, Lehigh University; Ph.D., 2012, University of Maryland

Barbara L. Kennedy (2003)
Professor of Nursing
B.A., 1977, Bethany College; M.A., 1978, Adelphi University; B.S.N, 1993, Mount St. Mary's College; MSN, 1995, University of California, Los Angeles; DNP, 2004, Case Western Reserve University

James Keville (2007)
Associate Professor of Art and Design
B.A., 1991, University of California, Los Angeles; M.F.A., 1994, University of California, Los Angeles

John Keyantash (2002)
Excellence in Service, 2024
Professor of Earth Science and Geography
B.S., 1992, Oregon State University; M.S., 1997, M.S., 1998, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 2001, University of California, Los Angeles

Wafa Khasawneh (2017)
Associate Professor of School of Nursing
B.S.N., 1995, Jordan University of Science & Technology; M.S.N., 1998, University of Windsor; Ph.D., 2016, Arizona State University

Yea Ji Kim (2018)
Assistant Professor of Political Science
B.A., 2008, Sungshin Women's University; M.A., 2010, Ewha Women's University; M.A., 2015, University of Houston; Ph.D., 2017, University of Houston

Seongsu (David) Kim (2024)
Assistant Professor of Finance
B.A., 2006, Yonsei University; M.S., 2010, Seoul National University; M.S., 2012, Georgia Institute of Technology; M.A., 2015, Ohio State University; Ph.D., 2020, University of Georgia

Kara Kogachi (2021)
Assistant Professor of Child Development
B.A., 2007, Wheaton College; M.A., 2013, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 2020, University of California, Los Angeles

Karin Kram (2015)
Associate Professor of Biology
B.A., 2005, Bard College; Ph.D., 2011, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Elena Kulikov (2005)
Professor of Public Administration
B.A., 1976, M.A., 1976, Moscow Pedagogical Institute, School of History; Ph.D., 1980, Institute of World History, Russian Academy of Sciences; M.A., 1998, Syracuse University; Ph.D., 2005, Syracuse University

Vera Kunte (2022)
Assistant Professor of School of Nursing
DNP, 2015, Rutgers University, New Jersey; M.S.N., 2001, Rutgers University, New Jersey;

Megumi Kuwabara (2014)
Associate Professor of Child Development
B.S., 2004, Indiana University; Ph.D., 2011, Indiana University

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Julien Labarre (2024-2025)
Assistant Professor of Politics
B.A., 2015, Universitie de Strasbourg, France; M.A., 2017, Universitie de Strasbourg, France; M.A., 2020, UC Santa Barbara; Ph.D., 2024, UC Santa Barbara

Mary T. Lacanlale (2019)
Catherine H. Jacobs Presidential Outstanding Faculty-Lecturer Award, 2017; Excellence in Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity Award, 2022
Associate Professor of Asian Paci?c Studies
B.F.A., 1993, Tulane University; 1995, M.Mus., Johns Hopkins University; M.A., 1999, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 2005, University of California, Los Angeles

Sarah Lacy (2017)
Associate Professor of Anthropology
B.S., 2008, Tulane University; A.M., 2010, Washington University; Ph.D., 2014, Washington University

Lei Lai (2016)
Professor of Management and Marketing
B.A., 1999, Beijing (Peking) University, China; M.A., 2001, University of Pittsburgh; M.S., 2002, Carnegie Mellon University; Ph.D., 2008, Carnegie Mellon University

Margarita Landeros (2022)
Assistant Professor of Graduate Education
B.A., 2009, University of California, Berkeley; M.Ed., 2012, University of Southern California; Ed.D., 2015, Pepperdine University

Amine Laradji (2023)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry
M.S., 2013, Tennessee State University; Ph.D., 2018, University of Georgia

Michael Laurent (2013-2022)
Instr Fac AY / Part-Time

Hannah Lee (2020)
Senior Assistant Librarian of University Library
B.A., 2011, University of California, Los Angeles; MLIS, 2013, University of California, Los Angeles; MHOD, 2015, Fielding Graduate University

Jane Lee (2013)
Associate Professor of English
B.A., 2004, University of California, Irvine; M.A., 2007, University of Washington; Ph.D., 2011, University of Washington

Samantha C Leigh (2020)
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., 2013, Coastal Carolina University; M.S., 2017, University of California, Irvine; Ph.D., 2019, University of California, Irvine

Donis L. Leonard (2000)
Professor of Theatre Arts
B.A., 1990, Prairie View A&M University; M.F.A., 1998, Wayne State University

Hui Li (2021)
Assistant Professor of Public Administration
LL.B., 1999, Soochow University, China; M.M., 2002, Fudan University, China; Ph.D., 2009, University of Georgia

Kelin Li (2015)
Associate Professor of Sociology
B.A., 2008, Beijing Normal University; M.S., 2011, University of Utah; Ph.D., 2014, University of Utah

Li-Lin Liu (2012)
Professor of Accounting, Finance and Economics
B.A., 1987, Tunghai University; M.S., 1995, California State University, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 2007, Florida International University

William Lucas (2023)
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
B.A., 2012, CSU Dominguez Hills; M.S., 2017, CSU Long Beach; M.P.H., 2023, University of South Florida; Ph.D., 2023, University of South Florida

Angélica López Fraire (2020)
Assistant Professor of Child Development
B.A., 2004, University of California, Riverside; M.A., 2007, California State University, Los Angeles; M.S., 2009, University of California, Santa Cruz; Ph.D., 2014, University of California, Santa Cruz

José R. López-Morín (2001)
Professor of Chicano & Chicana Studies
B.A., 1989, California State University, Bakers?eld; M.A., 1994, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 2001, University of California, Los Angeles

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Wei Ma (2004)
Professor of the Library
B.A., 1983, Guangxi University; M.L.S.I., 1989, Wayne State University

Angela Macias (2015)
Associate Professor of Liberal Studies
B.A., 2004, California Baptist University; M.S., 2009, California Baptist University; Ed.D., 2012, University of Redlands

Jennifer Macy (Sumner) (2014)
Excellence in Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Award, 2018
Professor of Criminal Justice Administration
B.A., 1999, Boston University; M.A., 2002, Rutgers University; Ph.D., 2009, University of California, Irvine

Sally Mahmoud (2019)
Assistant Professor of School of Nursing
B.S., 2003, California State University, Dominguez Hills; MSN/MPH, 2013, California State University, Long Beach; DNP, 2015,Touro University

James Maier (2005)
Head Coach, Softball
B.A., 1987, California State University, Fullerton; M.S., 1994, Azusa Pacific University

Maryam Maleki (2023)
Assistant Professor of Physics
B.S., 2005, Karaj Univeristy; M.S. 2016, Science and Research University; Ph.D., 2022, University of Arkansas, Little Rock

Rama Malladi (2017)
Excellence in Service Award, 2022
Professor of Accounting, Finance, and Economics
M. Tech, 1993, Indian Institute of Technology; MBA, 2005, UCLA Anderson School of Management; Ph.D., 2016, EDHEC Business School

Sergio Mancilla (2018-2025)
Counseling Psychologist in SH&PS
B.S., 2006, University of La Verne, M.S., 2008, University of La Verne; Psy.D., 2015, University of La Verne

Adrieanna Tuzzolino Mancillas (2002)
Professor of Graduate Education
B.A., 1992, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., 1996, California School of Professional Psychology; Psy.D., 1998, California School of Professional Psychology

Iara Mantenuto (2020)
Associate Professor of English
B.A., 2012, ICoN Università di Pisa, Italy; M.A., 2013, Università per Stranieri di Siena, Siena, Italy; M.A., 2014, Syracuse University; Ph.D., 2020, University of California, Los Angeles

Jessica Marinaccio (2023-2025)
Assistant Professor of Asian Pacific Studies
B.A., 2006, Williams College; M.A., 2011, National Taiwan University; Ph.D., 2019, Victoria University of Wellington

Clarence Augustus Martin (2001)
Professor of Criminal Justice Administration
B.A., 1978, Harvard University; J.D., 1982, Duquesne University Law School; Ph.D., 1999, University of Pittsburgh

Jose Martinez (2014)
Professor of Accounting, Finance and Economics
B.A., 1998, California State University, San Marcos; M.A., 2004, University of California, San Diego; Ph.D., 2007, University of California, San Diego

Rosario Martinez Pogar (2023)
Assistant Professor of Chicana/o Stuides
B.A., 201, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; M.A. University of Southern California; Ph.D. 2017 University of Southern California

Chaka McAlpin (2024)
Assistant Professor of Marital and Family Therapy
B.A., 2000, M.A., 2008, Alliant International University; Psy.D., 2019, Alliant International University

Erin McCauley (2019)
Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
B.S., 2009, Vancouver Island University; Ph.D., 2017, University of Prince Edward Island

Charlene McCord (2019)
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., 2006, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 2014, University of Chicago

Alexis Sharon McCurn (2014)
Professor of Sociology
B.A., 2005, University of San Francisco; M.A., 2009, University of California, Santa Barbara; Ph.D., 2013, University of California, Santa Barbara

Stephen McFarland (2020)
Professor of Labor Studies
B.A., 2000, Trinity College, Hartford; M.R.P., 2005, Cornel University; Ph.D., 2014, The Graduate Center, City University of New York

Terrence McGlynn (2007)
Excellence in Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity Award, 2011; Presidential Outstanding Professor Award, 2021
Director, California Desert Studies/Professor of Biology
B.A., 1993, Occidental College; Ph.D., 1999, University of Colorado

Elexia Reyes McGovern (2015)
Associate Professor of Teacher Education
B.A., 2005, Tufts University; M.A.T., 2006, Tufts University; Ph.D., 2013, University of California, Los Angeles

Jolivette Mecenas (2024)
Associate Professor of English
B.A., UC Santa Cruz; M.A., 2003, San Francisco State University; Ph.D., 2009, University of Hawai'i, Manoa

Mary Medina (Groves) (2013)
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., 1993,  Loma Linda University; M.S., 2008,  Loma Linda University; DOT, 2011, Loma Linda University

Ashley Membere (2019)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., 2013, Rice University; M.A., 2015, George Mason University; Ph.D., 2018, George Mason University

Erin Merz (2014)
Professor of Psychology
B.A., 2003, Miami University; M.A., 2008, San Diego State University; M.P.H., 2013, San Diego State University; Ph.D., 2014, San Diego State University; Ph.D., 2014, University of California, San Diego

Kevin Montes (2018)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., 2008, California State University, Dominguez Hills; M.A., 2011, University of North Dakota; Ph.D., 2013, University of North Dakota

Christopher Monty (2007)
Lyle E. Gibson Distinguished Teacher Award, 2013
Professor of History
B.A., 1991, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., 1994, University of California, Riverside; Ph.D., 2004, University of California, Los Angeles

Stephen Moore (2005)
Associate Professor of Music
B.M., 1979, University of Rhode Island; M.M., 1983, Manhattan School of Music; Ph.D., 1992, Indiana University

Lekeisha Moore (2024)
Head Coach, Women's Track and Field
B.A., 2009, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Sanaz Rahimi Moosavi (2020)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
M.S., 2013, University of Kurku; DSc, 2019, University of Kurku

Scott Morris (2006)
Professor of Music
B.M., 1994, University of Southern California; M.M., 1996, Yale University; D.M.A., 2005, Claremont Graduate University

Nautica Morrow (2023)
Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball
B.S., 2019, CSU Dominguez Hills

Samira Moughrabi (2020)
Associate Professor of School of Nursing
B.S.N., 1987, American University of Beirut; M.N., 1990, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 2009, University of California, Los Angeles

Dale Mueller (2004)
Professor of Nursing
B.A., 1971, University of California, Los Angeles; M.S., 1974, California State University, Long Beach; Ed.D., 1998, Pepperdine University; M.S.N., 2003, St. Joseph's College of Maine

Bianca Murillo (2015)
Professor of History
B.A., 2002, University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A., 2004,University of California, Santa Barbara; Ph.D., 2009, University of California, Santa Barbara

Matthew Mutchler (2005)
Excellence in Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Award, 2013
Professor of Sociology
B.A., 1991, University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A., 1994, University of California, Santa Barbara; Ph.D., 1999, University of California, Santa Barbara

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Yoon Jin Nam-Huh (2023)
Assistant Professor of Liberal Studies
B.S., 2009, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; M.S., 2015, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Ph.D., 2021, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Payman Nasr (2015)
Associate Professor of Clinical Science
B.S., 1994, University of Kentucky; Ph.D, 2003, University of Kentucky

Siskanna Naynaha (2015)
Associate Professor of English
B.A., 1997, Boise State University, M.A., 2000, Boise State University; Ph.D., 2006, Washington State University

Lauren Newhouse (2025)
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.A., 2004, Loyola Marymount University; M.A., 2006, University of Southern California; O.T.D., 2012, University of Southern California

Ha Nguyen (2022)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 2005, University of California Los Angeles; M.S., 2008, Emory University; Ph.D., 2010, Emory University

Hannah Nguyen (2015)
Associate Professor of Human Services
B.A., 2005, University of California, Irvine; M.S.W., 2007, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 2013, University of California, Los Angeles

Y Thien Nguyen (2023)
Assistant Professor of Asian Pacific Studies
B.A., 2014, UC Irvine; M.A, 2016, Northwestern University; Ph.D. 2021, Northwestern University

Donna Nicol (2017)
Excellence in Service Award, 2021
Professor of Africana Studies
B.A., 1995, California State University, Fullerton; M.A., 1999, California State University, Long Beach; M.A., 2002, Ohio State University; Ph.D., 2007, Ohio State University

Thomas J. Norman (2009)
Presidential Outstanding Professor Award, 2014; Excellence in Service Award, 2023
Professor of Management and Marketing
B.A., 1992, Harvard University; M.A., 1998, University of Minnesota; Ph.D., 2009, University of Minnesota

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Cihtli Ocampo (2024)
Assistant Professor Dance
B.A., 1994, New York University; M.F.A., 2021, Hollins University

Helen C. Oesterheld (2003)
Excellence in Service Award, 2017
Associate Professor of English
B.A., 1993, University of California, San Diego; M.A., 1995, American University; Ph.D., 2001, University of California, Irvine

Conrad Oh-Young (2019)
Associate Professor of Special Education
B.S., 2001, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.Ed., 2003, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Ph.D., 2016, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Oghenevwarho Ojakovo (2023)
Assistant Professor of Music
B.A., 2010, Delta State University, Abraka; M.A., 2015, University of Ilorin; Ph.D., 2023, University of Alberta

Obinna Oleribe (2024)
Assistant Professor of Health Sciences
M.B.B.S., 1995, University of Port Harcort, Rivers State, Nigeria; M.P.H., 2005, Univesrity of Benin, Nigeria; M.B.A., 2017, University of Nicosia, Cypress; Ph.D., 2016, Walden University

Enrique Ortega (2012)
Associate Professor of Health Sciences
B.A., 2000, San Jose State University; M.A., 2003, University of Southern California, 2003; Ph.D., 2008, University of Southern California

Irene Osisioma (2004)
Professor of Teacher Education
B.S., 1982, University of Nigeria; M.S., 1989, University of Nigeria; Ph.D., 1995, University of Nigeria

Dana Ospina (2017)
Associate Librarian of University Library
B.A., 1992, Colorado College; M.A., 1999, University of California, Riverside; M.S.I., 2010, University of Michigan

Carolyn Oudiz (2020)
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology & Recreation
B.S., 1986, Springfield College; B.S., 1988, Northwestern University Medical School; MHS, 1996, University of Indianapolis; DPT, 2019, College of St. Scholastica

Lauren Outland (2008)
Professor of School of Nursing
B.A., 1981, University of Wisconsin; B.S., 1986, California State University, Los Angeles; M.P.H., 1993,University of California, Los Angeles; D.Ph., 1998, University of California, Los Angeles; MSN, 2007, California State University, Long Beach

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Jung-Sun Park (1999)
Professor of Asian-Paci?c Studies
B.A., 1985, Yonsei University, Seoul; M.A., 1989, Northwestern University; Ph.D., 1997, Northwestern University

Sheela Pawar (2004)
Associate Professor of Philosophy
B.A., 1988, Case Western Reserve University; M.A., 1992, John Carroll University; Ph.D., 2002, Claremont Graduate University

Keisha Paxton (2005)
Presidential Outstanding Professor Award, 2016
Professor of Psychology
B.A., 1995, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., 1998, DePaul University; Ph.D., 2001, DePaul University

Kari J. Pederson (2018)
Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
B.A., 2005, Scripps College: Ph.D., 2010, University of Washington

Maria Theresa Peralta-Catipon (2004)
Professor of Health Sciences
B.S., 1991, University of the Philippines; M.A., 1998, University of Southern California; Ph.D., 2004, University of Southern California

Annemarie Perez (2017)
Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies
B.A., 1996, Ohio State University; M.A., 1999, University of Southern California; Ph.D., 2011, University of Southern California

Joanna Perez (2016)
Excellence in Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Award, 2021
Associate Professor of Sociology
B.A., 2009, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., 2011, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ph.D., 2016, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Phu Phan (2013)
Professor of Human Services
B.A., 1989, University of Minnesota; MSW, 1997, University of Minnesota; Ph.D., 2003, University of Minnesota

Thomas Philo (2006)
Excellence in Service Award, 2016
Professor of the Library
B.A., 1976, Wayne State University; M.F.A., 1980, University of Southern California; M.L.I.S., 2005, San Jose State University

Katy Pinto (2007)
Presidential Outstanding Professor Award, 2019
Professor of Sociology
B.A., 1997, San Diego State University; M.A., 1999, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 2006, University of California, Los Angeles

Wai Yan Pong (2002)
Professor of Mathematics
B.Sc., 1993, Chinese University of Hong Kong; M.Sc., 1997, University of Illinois, Chicago; Ph.D., 1999, University of Illinois, Chicago

Susan G Porter (2020)
Associate Professor of Special Education
B.A., 1977, University of California, Davis; M.A., 1985, University of the Pacific; Ph.D., 2008, University of California, Davis

Hamid Pourmohammadi (2005)
Professor of Information Systems and Operations Management
B.S., 1996, Tehran Polytechnic University; M.S., 1999, Tehran Polytechnic University; M.S., 2001, University of Southern California; Ph.D., 2005, University of Southern California

Jose Prado (2007)
Professor of Sociology
B.A., 1990, University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A., 1997, California State University, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 2006, University of Southern California

Fynnwin Prager (2015)
Associate Professor of Public Administration
B.Sc., 2006, London School of Economics and Political Sciences; MPP, 2008, University of Southern California; Ph.D., 2013, University of Southern California

Laurence Press (2009-2011)
Professor of Information Systems

John Price (2005)
Excellence in Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity Award, 2023
Professor of Physics
B.S., 1986, University of California, Los Angeles; M.S., 1987, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 1993, University of California, Los Angeles

Vivian Price (2005)
Excellence in Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Award, 2020
Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies
B.A., 1971, Bryn Mawr College; M.A., 1973, University of Texas, Austin; Ph.D., 2000, University of California, Irvine

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Karen Quek (2022)
Associate Professor of Marital and Family Therapy
M.A., 1990, Biola University; M.S., 1993, California State University, Fullerton; Ph.D., 2004, Loma Linda University

Norma Quintero (2018)
Counseling Psychologist in SH&PS
B.A., 1998, University of California, Berkeley; MSW, 2004, California State University, Long Beach; Ph.D., 2017, Pacifica Graduate Institute

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Kimberley Radmacher (2007)
Associate Professor of Human Development
B.S., 1992, Montana State University; M.A., 2002, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D., 2007, University of California, Santa Cruz

Courtney Rago (2024)
Assistant Professor of Marital and Family Therapy
B.A., 2015, Hofstra University; M.A., 2020, Alliant International University; Psy.D., 2023, Alliant International University

Serban Raianu (2002)
Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 1980, University of Bucharest, Romania; M.S., 1981, University of Bucharest, Romania; Ph.D., 1992, University of Bucharest, Romania

Pablo Ramirez (2019)
Professor of Teacher Education
B.A., 2000, San Diego State University; M.A., 2005, San Diego State University; Ph.D., 2011, Claremount Graduate University-San Diego State University

Harun Rashid (2018)
Associate Professor of Accounting, Finance and Economics
B.S., 2004, Independent University; MBA, 2007, North South University; M.S., 2013, University of Saskatchewan; Ph.D., 2018, University of Calgary

Nop Ratanasiripong (2012)
Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., 1994, Boromarajonani College of Nursing; MSN, 1998, Mahidol University

Marsa Rayani (2024)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.Sc., 2008, Univesrity of Science and Culture, Tehran, Iran; M.Sc., 2012, University Putra Malaysia; Ph.D., 2022, Concordia University, Montreal Canada

Christina Recinos (2023)
Assistant Professor of School of Nursing
B.S.N., 2006, University of Texas, El Paso; M.S.N., 2010, CSU Los Angeles; Ph.D., 2018, Azusa Pacific University

Gary Rhodes (2015)
Professor of Graduate Education
B.A., 1983, University of California, Santa Barbara; M.S., 1986, University of Southern California; Ph.D., 1994, University of Southern California; M.A., 2006, University of Southern California

La-Quesha Robinson (2024)
Assistant Professor of Human Services
B.A., 2007, UC Riverside; B.A., 2007, UC Riverside; M.A., 2015, Alliant International University; Psy.D., 2015, Alliant International University

Stanley Rodrigues (2019)
Assistant Coach, Men's Soccer
B.S., 2012, Warner Pacific College; M.S., 2015, Fresno State University

Kenneth Rodriguez (2009)
Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
B.S., 2001, California State University, Dominguez Hills; M.S., 2005, Ohio State University; Ph.D., 2007, Ohio State University

Miguel Rodriguez Velazquez (2022)
Assistant Professor of Physics
B.S., 2011, Florida Atlantic University; M.S., 2015, University of Oklahoma; Ph.D., 2020, Florida International University

Kirk Rogers, Jr. (2022)
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
B.A., 2009, University of Georgia; M.A., 2011, Georgia State University; Ed.S., 2015, University of Georgia; Ph.D., 2022, University of California, San Diego

Salvatore J Russo (2013)
Professor of Political Science
B.A., 2002, Tulane University; J.D., 2005, Fordham University School of Law; M.A., 2011, University of Mississippi; Ph.D., 2013, University of Mississippi

Sheryl Ryan (2019)
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., 1989, University of Puget Sound; M.A., 2006, Fuller Graduate School; Ph.D., 2015, Fuller Graduate School

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Parichart Sabado (2023)
Assistant Professor of Health Sciences
B.S., 2002, University of Southern California; M.P.H., 2006, CSU Long Beach; Ph.D., 2014, UC Los Angeles

Mahmoud Salari (2019)
Assistant Professor of Accounting, Finance and Economics
B.S., 2007, University of Tehran; M.S., 2011, University of Tehran; Ph.D., 2016, Texas Tech University

Sherwin Sales (2021)
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., 2014, California State University, Long Beach; M.A., 2016, California State University, Long Beach; Ph.D., 2021, Washington State University

Hamoud Salhi (2006)
Senior Associate Dean for International Education and Professor of Political Science, Economics and Labor Studies
B.A., 1981, University of Algiers; M.A., 1985, University of Southern California; Ph.D., 1995, University of Southern California

Karina Sanchez (2024)
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., 2014, Westminster College; Ph.D., 2022, University of Northern Colorado

Cynthia Sanchez (2025)
Associate Professor of School of Nursing
A.S., 1986, Rio Hondo College; B.S., 1991, CSU Los Angeles; M.S., 1999, CSU Dominguez Hills; D.N.P., 2016, Souther California CSU DNP Consortium

Cynthia Sanchez Tapia (2020)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 2006, University of Colima; M.S., 2008, CIMAT; M.S., 2012, University of California, Irvine; Ph.D., 2016, University of California, Irvine

Daniel Santana (2023)
Assistant Professor of History
B.A., 2012, CSU Northridge; M.A., 2014, CSU Northridge; Ph.D., 2019, University of Texas at El Paso

Silvia Jaimina Santos (1990)
Professor of Psychology
B.A., 1985, California State University, San Diego; M.A., 1987, University of California, Riverside; Ph.D., 1990, University of California, Riverside

Jeffrey Sapp (2006)
Excellence in Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Award, 2016; Lyle E. Gibson Distinguished Teacher Award, 2018; Presidential Outstanding Professor, 2024
Professor of Teacher Education
B.S., 1981, Liberty University; M.S., 1985, Pensacola College; Ed.D., 1993, West Virginia University

Jimena Sarno (2022)
Assistant Professor of Art & Design
B.A., 2011, University of California, Los Angeles; M.F.A., 2014, University of California, Irvine

Anat Schwartz (2024)
Assistant Professor of Women's Studies
B.A., 2013, Temple University; Ph.D., 2022, UC Irvine

Samantha L Scudder (2022)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., 2010, Brown University; Ph.D., 2016 University of California, San Diego; Postdoc, 2019, New York University; Postdoc, 2022, University of California, Santa Barbara

Kenneth Seligson (2019)
Associate Professor of Anthropology
A.B., 2008, Brown University; M.A., 2011, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D., 2016, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Tayyeb Shabbir (2007)
Professor of Accounting and Finance
B.A., 1973, Government College; M.S., 1974, Quaid-E-Azam University; M.A., 1979, University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., 1987, University of Pennsylvania

Saahir Shafi (2022)
Assistant Professor of Public Administration
BEcon, 2008, University of the Punjab; M.S., 2016, Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., 2022Pennsylvania stat eUniversity

Sohaila Shakib (2006)
Professor of Sociology
B.A., 1990, Tulane University; M.A., 1995, University of Southern California; Ph.D., 1999, University of Southern California

Kerry Shannon (2020)
Assistant Professor of History
B.A., 2006, Whitman College; M.A., 2011, University of California, Berkeley; M.A., 2013, University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D., 2019, University of California, Berkeley

Archana M Sharma (2018)
Assistant Professor of Health Science
B.S., 1994, University of California, Irvine; MPH, 1998, California State University, Long Beach; Ph.D., 2010, University of California, Los Angeles

Sharon Sharp (2007)
Professor of Communications
B.A., 1992, University of California, Berkeley; M.A., 2000, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 2006, University of California, Los Angeles

David P. Sherman (2002)
Professor of English
B.A., 1983, McGill University, Canada; M.A., 1987, Concordia University, Canada; Ph.D., 1999, State University of New York, Stony Brook

Myron Z. Sheu (2002)
Professor of Information Systems and Operations Management
B.S., 1982, Shanghai Industrial University; M.S., 1989, Brigham Young University; Ph.D., 1992, Old Dominion University; MBA, 2000, California State University, Long Beach

Lia Morgan Siewert (2022)
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
B.A., 2007, Indiana State University; M.A., 2010, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; NAIS, 2021, University of Texas at Austin; Ph.D., 2021, University of Texas at Austin

Sari Silvanto (2015)
Professor of Management and Marketing
BBA, 1998, AALTO University of School of Business; M.Sc., 1999, Aston University; Ph.D., 2007, University of Warwick

Sonal Singhal (2017)
Associate Professor of Biology
B.A., 2006, Washington University in St. Louis; Ph.D., 2013, University of California, Berkeley

Meghna Singhvi (2019)
Associate Professor of Accounting, Finance and Economics
MBA, 2002, Ohio University; M.S.A., 2004, Northern Kentucky University; Ph.D., 2011, Florida International University

Ashish Sinha (2005)
Professor of Earth Sciences and Geography
B.S., 1987, Lucknow University, India; M.S., 1989, University of Roorkee, India; Ph.D., 1997, University of Southern California

LaTanya Skiffer (2005)
Professor of Sociology
B.A., 1996, University of Colorado; M.A., 1999, University of Missouri; Ph.D., 2007, University of Missouri

Carl Sneed (2005)
Excellence in Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Award, 2012
Professor of Psychology
B.A., 1987, California State University, Fullerton; M.A., 1989, California State University, Fullerton; Ph.D., 1994, University of California, Riverside

Davood Soleymani (1990)
Professor of Biology
D.V.M., 1962, Tehran University; M.S., 1967, Iowa State University; Ph.D., 1970, Iowa State University

Minhye Son (2021)
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
M.A., 2010, Columbia University; Ed.D., 2017, Columbia University

Hak Joon Song (2016)
Professor of Accounting, Finance and Economics
BBA, 1989, Korea University; MBA, 1992, Korea University; MBA, 2005, University of Minnesota; Ph.D., 2012, Temple University

Edwin Soto (2019)
Head Coach, Men's Soccer
B.S., 1995, California State University, Fullerton

Cristina Springfield (2019)
Librarian of University Library
B.A., 2008, University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.A., 2011, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Melissa St. James (2005)
Associate Professor of Management and Marketing
B.B.A., 1990, University of Cincinnati; MBA, 1994, Meredith College; Ph.D., 2004, George Washington University

Jennifer Stacy (2015)
Associate Professor of Liberal Studies
B.S., 2007, Bowling Green State University; M.S., 2011, Universidad de Monterrey; Ph.D., 2015, University of Nebraska

Kristen Stagg Rovira (2015)
Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 2004, University of California, Santa Barbara; M.S., 2006, CSU, Long Beach; Ph.D., 2011, North Carolina State University

Aandrea Stang (2018)
Associate Professor of Art and Design, Director of the University Art Gallery
B.A., 1990, Oberlin College; M.A., 1997, University of Southern California

Alexander Stanoyevitch (2005)
Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 1983, University of Maryland; M.S., 1986, University of Michigan; Ph.D., 1990, University of Michigan

Sam Stapleton (2017)
Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball
B.A., 2013, Occidental College; M.S., 2017, Pepperdine University

Malik Stevenson (2024)
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., 2013, Xavier University of Louisiana; M.A., 2018, Notre Dame of Maryland University; Ph.D., 2024, Georgetown University

Noel Sturm (1996)
Lyle E. Gibson Distinguished Teacher Award, 2007
Professor of Chemistry
B.S., 1985, University of California, Davis; M.S., 1987, University of California, Davis; Ph.D., 1993, University of Toledo

Carol Sullivan (2017)
Assistant Professor of Graduate Education
B.A., 1995, California State University, Dominguez Hills; M.A., 1997, California State University, Dominguez Hills; Ed.D., 2013, American School of Professional Psychology

Rui Sun (2013)
Professor of Public Administration
B.A., 1998, Peking University; M.A., 2001, Peking University; MPA, 2004, Auburn University; Ph.D., 2009, University of Maryland

Daniel Swiatek (2019)
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.A., 1988, University of Nebraska; B.S., 1996, Creighton University; O.T.D., 2018, Creighton University

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Laura Talamante (2007)
Excellence in Service Award, 2018; Presidential Outstanding Professor Award, 2023
Professor of History
B.A., 1995, University of California, Berkeley; M.A. 1998, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 2003, University of California, Los Angeles

Bin Tang (2013)
Professor of Computer Science
B.S., 1997, Peking University; M.S., 2002, Stony Brook University; Ph.D., 2007, Stony Brook University

Jennifer Taosuvanna (2024)
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.A., 2008, UC Irvine; M.S., 2012, CSU Dominguez Hills; O.T.D., 2024, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Sarah Taylor (2016)
Associate Professor of Anthropology
B.A., 2006, California State University, Chico; M.A., 2008, California State University, Long Beach; Ph.D., 2012, State University of New York

Eillen Tecle (2021)
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., 2005, Eastern Michigan University; Ph.D., 2013, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Patryk Tenorio (2022)
Assistant Coach, Men's Soccer
B.A., 2011, College of Wooster

Arumugam Thangavel (2015)
Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
B.S., 1999, Pondicherry University; M.S., 2002, Pondicherry University; Ph.D., 2010, Missouri University of Science and Technology

Kathryn Theiss (2015)
Associate Professor of Biology
B.A., 2003, Willamette University; M.S., 2008, University of Connecticut; Ph.D., 2012, University of Connecticut

Charles Thomas (2009)
Associate Professor of Accounting and Finance
B.A., 1995,University of California, Berkeley; J.D., 1998, University of California, Berkeley; MBA, 2001, University of Southern California

Elwin Tilson (2018)
Professor of Health Science-Radiology & Imaging
B.S., 1975, Arizona State University; M.S., 1978, San Francisco State University; Ph.D., 1986, University of Georgia

Christina Toolan (2022)
Assistant Professor of Child Development
B.S., 2011, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., 2014, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 2020, University of California, Los Angeles

Devon Tsuno (2015)
Assistant Professor of Art and Design
B.F.A., 2003, California State University, Long Beach; M.F.A., 2005, Claremont Graduate University

Irene Tung (2021)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., 2011, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., 2013, University of California, Los Angeles, Ph.D., 2018, University of California, Los Angeles

Sarah Turkel (2021)
Assistant Professor of Clinical Science
B.A., 2000, University of Southern California; M.S., 2004, California State University, Dominguez Hills; M.P.H., 2006, Boston University

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Sarah Underwood Rossolimo (2018)
Assistant Professor of Human Services
B.S., 2010, University of Evansville; M.S.W., 2012, University of Southern Indiana; Ph.D., 2018, Saint Louis University

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Adriana Valdez Lopez (2024)
Head Coach, Women's Soccer
B.S., 2015, CSU Los Angeles; M.S., 2021, Concordia University

Annalyn Valdez-Dadia (2018)
Assistant Professor of Human Services
B.A., 1999, University of California, Irvine; M.P.H., 2003, Loma Linda University; D.P.H., 2014, University of California, Los Angeles

Justin M Valliere (2020)
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.A., 2007, Green Mountain College; Ph.D., 2016, University of California, Riverside

John Vanderhoef (2016)
Associate Professor of Communications
B.A., 2008, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; M.A., 2010, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Ph.D., 2016, University of California, Santa Barbara

Jose Vargas (2025)
Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership for Justice
B.A., 2006, CSU Northridge; M.A., 2008, University of Nevada, Reno; Ph.D., 2014, University of Nevada, Reno

Gretel Vera-Rosas (2015)
Associate Professor of Chicana/Chicano Studies
B.A., 2004, University of California, Santa Cruz; M.A., 2008, University of Southern California; Ph.D., 2013, University of Southern California

Wendolyn Vermeer (2016)
Associate Librarian of University Library
B.A., 2005, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; M.L.I.S., 2007, San Jose State University

Tara Victor (2006)
Excellence in Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Award, 2014
Professor of Psychology
B.A., 1998, University of Kentucky; M.A., 2000, Michigan State University; Ph.D., 2004, Michigan State University

Philip Vieira (2016)
Professor of Psychology
B.A., 2009, California State University, Fresno; M.A., 2011, University of California, Riverside; Ph.D., 2014, University of California, Riverside

Margarita Villagrana (2020)
Associate Professor of Social Work
B.A., 1992, California State University, Northridge; M.S.W., 2000, California State University, Long Beach; Ph.D., 2008, University of Southern California

George Starr Vinovich (1983)
Professor of Theatre Arts
B.A., 1972, Loyola University; M.A., 1974, University of Southern California; M.S., 1975, University of Southern California; Ph.D., 1975, University of Southern California

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William Wagner-Huang (2023)
Professor of Sociology-Dept Chair
B.A., St Mary's College of Maryland; M.A., 1998, University of Illinois, Chicago; Ph.D., 2002, University of Illinois, Chicago

Mark Davis Waldrep (1995)
Professor of Music
B.M., 1978, California State University, Northridge; M.A., 1979, California State University, Northridge; B.A., 1982, California State University, Northridge; M.F.A., 1984, California Institute of Arts; Ph.D., 1986 University of California, Los Angeles; M.S., 1992, California State University, Northridge

Bruce Wallace (2017)
Counseling Psychologist in SH&PS
B.S., 2000, Howard University; Ph.D., 2004, University of Maryland; M.Psy, 2011, George Washington University; Ph.D., 2014, George Washington University

Fang Wang (2014)
Associate Professor of Biology
B.A., 1998, Fudan University, China; Ph.D., 2004, Fudan University, China

Tieli Wang (2005)
Professor of Chemistry
B.S., 1984, Jilin University, China; M.S., 1987, Jilin University, China; M.S., 1995, Iowa State University; Ph.D., 1999, State University of New York

Yi Wang (2018)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
M.S., 2011, University of Minnesota; M.S., 2012, University of Minnesota; Ph.D., 2012, University of Minnesota

Song Wang (2024)
Assistant Professor Chemistry and Biochemistry
B.S., 2014, UC San Diego; M.S., 2017, UC San Diego; Ph.D., 2023, San Diego State University/UC San Diego

Raquel Warley (2024)
Associate Professor of Social Work
B.A., 1993, John Jay College; M.A., 1995, John Jay College; M.S.W., 2002, Hunter College; M.Phil., 2006, City University of New York; Ph.D., 2009, City University of New York

Hal Weary (2018)
Associate Professor of Music
B.A., 2002, California State University, San Jose; M.M., 2004, William Paterson University; D.M.A., 2014, Five Towns College

Christopher Webb (2015)
Assistant Coach, Volleyball
B.A., 1997, Northern Arizona University; B.S., 1997, Northern Arizona University

David Weissman (2023)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., 2008, University of Southern California; Ph.D., 2018, UC Davis

Joseph Wen (2012)
Dean, College of Business Administration and Public Policy and Professor of Information Systems and Operations Management
B.S., 1980, National University of Marine and Oceanic Technology; M.S., 1983, Chinese Cultural University; Ph.D., 1993, Virginia Commonwealth University

Able Whittemore (2021)
Associate Professor of Health Sciences
B.A., 1979, Loma Linda University; M.H.A. 1982, Loma Linda University; D.B.A., 1985, United States International University; M.S., 2012, California State University, Dominguez Hills

Tessa Withorn (2018)
Senior Assistant Librarian of University Library
B.A., 2015, University of Louisville; MLIS, 2017, Indiana University Bloomington

Nicole Wood (2024)
Senior Assistant Librarian of University Library
B.A., 2014, Trevecca Nazarene University; M.S. University of Tennessee, Knoxville; M.S., 2022, Tennessee Tech University

Tyler Wright (2015)
Head Coach, Baseball
B.S., 2007, California State University, Fullerton; M.A., 2009, Fresno Pacific University

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Bing Xu (2009)
Professor of Management and Marketing
B.A., 1997, Hunan Normal University; MBA, 2004, New Mexico State University; Ph.D., 2009, New Mexico State University

Xun (Peter) Xu (2022)
Associate Professor of Information Systems and Operations Management
B.S., 2008, Fudan University; M.S., 2010, Renmin University of China; Ph.D., 2015, Washington State University

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Zheng Yang (2016)
Assistant Professor of Public Administration
B.A., 2008, Beijing Institute of Technology; M.A., 2010, Beijing Institute of Technology; Ph.D., 2016, North Carolina State University

Carolyn Yarnall (2017)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A., 2008, University of San Diego; M.S., 2010, University of Virginia; Ph.D., 2013, University of Virginia

Bingsheng Yi (2005)
Professor of Accounting, Finance and Economics
B.S., 1993, Beijing Materials College; M.A., 1996, Beijing Materials College; Ph.D., 2005, University of South Florida

Sheng Yi (2016)
Associate Professor of Accounting, Finance and Economics
B.A., 2010, Central University of Finance and Economics; M.A., 2011, University of Miami; Ph.D., 2016, Florida International University

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Ellie Zenhari (2012)
Professor of Art and Design
B.A., 1992, California State University, Los Angeles; M.F.A., 2012, Savannah College of Art and Design

Tianjian Zhang (2023)
Assistant Professor of Information Systems & Operations Management
B.Sc., 2010, Chinese University of Hong Kong; M.S., 2015, Oklahoma State University; Ph.D., 2020, Oklahoma State University

Meng Zhao (2004)
Professor of Management and Marketing
B.A., 1991, Qingdao University; M.A., 1999, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Xia Zhao (2006)
Professor of Management and Marketing
B.S., 1997, Hebei University; M.S., 2000, Beijing University; Ph.D., 2006, University of Texas

Doron Zinger (2024)
Assistant Professor of Graduate Education
B.S., 2002, UC Irvine; M.Ed., 2010, National University; M.A., 2012, CSU Dominguez Hills; M.A., 2017, UC Irvine; Ph.D., 2018, UC Irvine

Liudong Zuo (2015)
Associate Professor of Computer Science
B.Eng., 2009, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China; Ph.D., 2015, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Md Zubair Zuven (2024)
Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.B.A., 2007, Univesrity of Dhaka, Bangladesh; M.B.A, 2008, Univesrity of Dhaka, Bangladesh; M.A., 2017, Eastern Illinois University; Ph.D., 2024, University of Texas, Rio Grande

Victor de la Cruz Sierra (2024)
Assistant Coach, Women's Volleyball
N/A

Ana X. de la Serna (2018)
Associate Professor of Communications
B.A., 2004, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico; M.A., 2013 Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey; Ph.D., 2018, University of Kentucky