Administration and Faculty
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Sean Abel, Dean, Academic Affairs
DMA, Boston University, Boston, MA
MA, Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO
B.M.E., University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Adrienne Allebe, Associate Professor, Art
M.A., University of California, Long Beach
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
A.A, Cuesta College
Hector Alvarez, Professor/Counselor
B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Shane Anderson, Assistant Professor, Photography
M.A., University of California, San Diego
B.A., California State University, Long Beach
Jeffrey Appel, Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona
M.A., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Maria Arvizu-Rodriguez, Associate Professor/Transfer Counselor
M.A., B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Jaime Astacio, Associate Professor, Mathematics
M.S., University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
B.S., University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico
Diane Auten, Professor, Speech
M.A., San Jose State University
B.A., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Tyson Aye, Professor, Kinesiology and Health Education
M.A., San Jose State University
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Lynn Becerra, Associate Professor, Personal Development
M.A., Washington State University, Pullman
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Laura Becker, Director, Business Services
Joann Bellrose, Associate Professor, Nursing
B.S., California State University, Fullerton
A.A., Santa Barbara City College
Gary E. Bierly, Professor, Philosophy
B.A., Pennsylvania State University
M.A., University of California, Davis
Christine Bisson, Associate Professor, Food Science, Nutrition & Culinology
M.S., Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science, Chicago, Illinois
B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Luke Blacquiere, Assistant Professor, Biology
M.S., California State University, Fullerton
M.A., Western New Mexico University, Gallup, New Mexico
B.S., Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Janeal Blue, Assistant Director, Human Resources
B.A., California State University, Long Beach
A.A., Cuesta College
Mark Booher, Associate Dean/Artistic Director, PCPA
M.F.A., University of California, Irvine
B.A., California State University, Sacramento
Ashley Brackett, Professor/Transfer Counselor
M.A., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Loren Bradbury, Associate Professor, Automotive Technology
A.S., Cuesta College
Benjamin Britten, Associate Professor/Counselor, Early Alert Program
M.S., California State University, Fresno
B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara
Robert Bryant, Professor, Business
M.A., B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
A.A., Allan Hancock College
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Alice Caddell, Professor, Early Childhood Studies
M.A., B.A., Pacific Oaks College & Children’s School
A.A., Cuesta College
Lainey Campos, Associate Professor, Counselor
M.S., National University, Fresno
B.A., Columbia College, Lemoore Naval Air Station, Lemoore
A.A., West Hills Community College, Coalinga
John Ceceña, Associate Professor, Fire Technology
A.S., Allan Hancock College
Leonard Champion, Assistant Professor, Fire Technology/Coordinator, Fire Academy
B.S., California State University, Long Beach
A.S., Allan Hancock College
Eui Chung, Professor, Mathematics
M.A., B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Kellye Cohn, Associate Professor, Librarian
M.A., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois
B.A., Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN
Marie Comstock, Professor, Business
D.P.A., University of La Verne
M.A., California State University, Long Beach
M.B.A., California Lutheran University
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Bethany Conner, Associate Professor, Registered Nursing
M.S., University of Phoenix
B.S., Medical College of Georgia
Jill Cralley, Associate Professor, Medical Assisting
B.S., Biola University, La Mirada, CA
Stephanie Crosby, Director, Learning Assistance Program/Student Health Services/Veteran’s Success Center
Ed.D., University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
M.A., B.A.E., University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL
Robert Curry, Associate Superintendent/Vice President, Academic Affairs
Ph.D., University of Connecticut
M.A., California State University, Chico
B.A., San Francisco State University
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Dominic Dal Bello, Professor, Engineering
B.S., M.S., University of California, Santa Barbara
Seth Damron, Associate Professor, Kinesiology
M.A., Adams State University, Alamosa, Colorado
B.A., Mesa State College, Grand Junction, Colorado
Brent Darwin, Associate Professor, Accounting
B.S., Pepperdine University, Malibu
Alexandra de Jounge, Professor/Coordinator, Student Health Services
M.S.N., Advanced Practice Public Health Nursing, California State University, San
Bernardino
B.S.N., Holy Names University
B.A., National University
Luz Veronica De Leija, Assistant Professor, Licensed Vocational Nurse
B.S., Chamberlain University, Addison, Illinois
A.S., Allan Hancock College
David DeGroot, Professor/Senior Articulation Officer
M.A., St. Mary’s College
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Nichole Dechaine, Assistant Professor, Music
Ph.D., M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
B.A., University of Redlands, Redlands
Karan Demchak, Professor, Children’s Center
B.S., University of La Verne
A.S., Santa Barbara City College
Michael Dempsey, Professor, Drama
M.F.A., University of Connecticut
B.A., A.A., University of Wisconsin
Jody Derry, Professor, Business
M.B.A., California Polytechnic State University, Pomona
B.A., California State University, Fresno
Christopher Diaz, Associate Professor, Music
Ph.D., University of California, Riverside, California
M.M., University of Texas, Austin, Texas
B.B.A., B.M., University of Texas, Arlington, Texas
A.A.S., Cedar Valley College, Dallas, Texas
Claudia Diaz, Associate Professor, Spanish
M.A., B.A., California State University, Fresno
A.A, Allan Hancock College
Cynthia Diaz, Professor/Counselor
M.A., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
B.A., California State University, Fresno
Janae Dimick, Associate Professor, English
M.A., B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Mary Dominguez, Dean, Student Services
M.S., University of La Verne
B.S., Saint Mary’s College, Moraga, CA
Vanessa Dominguez, Director, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services
M.A., Antioch University, New England, Keene, NH
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Jane Eileen Donnelly, Professor, Nursing
M.S.N., California State University, Dominguez Hills
B.S.N., Holy Names University
A.S.N., Cuesta College
A.S., Allan Hancock College
Kristopher Dutra, Professor, Kinesiology and Health Education
B.S., Stockton College
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Sarah Easton, Professor/Senior High Tech Center Specialist
M.S., B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Herbert Elliott, Professor, Economics
M.A., California State University, Hayward
B.S., University of Liberia
Kim Ensing, Associate Dean, Kinesiology, Athletics & Recreation
M.S., St. Cloud State University
B.S., Southern California College/Vanguard University
Patricia A. Estrada, Professor, English
M.A., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
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Catherine Farley, District Police Chief
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Alicia Fox, Associate Professor, Biology
M.S., California State University, Long Beach
Yvon Frazier, Professor, Early Childhood Studies
M.A., National University, San Diego
B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
A.S., Allan Hancock College
Clint Freeland, Professor/Outreach Counselor
M.S., California State University, Northridge
B.A., California State University, Fresno
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Marc Garcia-Martinez, Professor, English
Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara
M.A., San Diego State University
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Kenneth George, Associate Professor/Coordinator, Law Enforcement Academy
M.A., B.A., California State University, Fresno; TESL Certificate
John Gerrity, Assistant Professor, Machining and Manufacturing
M.S., B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Ana Gomez de Torrez, Professor, Spanish
M.A., B.A., California State University, Fresno; TESL Certificate
Sean Gottlieb, Associate Professor, Chemistry
Ph.D. University of California, Davis
B.S., University of California, Davis
Melanie Guido Brunet, Assistant Professor, English
M.A., University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
B.A., University of California, Davis, CA
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Lubna Haddad, Professor, Psychology
M.A., Florida Atlantic University
B.A., California State University, Northridge
Wendy Hadley, Associate Professor, Biology
M.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
A.A., Allan Hancock College
Roger H. Hall, Professor, History
Ph.D., M.A., Bowling Green State University
B.A., California State University, Fresno
Elaine Healy, Assistant Professor/Program Coordinator, Academic Resources
M.A., Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
B.A., English and Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara
David L. Hernandez II, Professor/Career Counselor
Ed.D., North Central University
M.S., University of La Verne
B.A., Chapman University
A.A., Allan Hancock College
Christopher Hite, Professor, Film/Video
M.F.A., Hollins University
B.F.A., Pennsylvania State University
John Hood, Professor, Art
M.F.A., B.F.A., University of Oklahoma
Jon Hooten, Executive Director, College Advancement
Ph.D., Claremont Lincoln University, Claremont, CA
M.A., Claremont Lincoln University, Claremont, CA
B.A., Anderson University, Anderson, Indiana
Murtha Hull, Associate Professor, Nursing
B.S., Holy Names University
A.S., Rio Hondo Community College
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Kathleen Johnson, Professor, Dental Assisting
A.A., Cuesta College
Robert Jorstad, Professor, Physics
M.S. University of California, Santa Barbara
B.A., B.S., Eastern Illinois University
Jennifer Jozwiak, Professor, English
M.A., California State University, Long Beach
B.A., Michigan State University
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Lala Karapetian, Professor/Learning Disabilities Specialist
M.S., National University, Los Angeles
B.S., University of California, Irvine
Andria Keiser, Associate Professor/Coordinator, English as a Second Language (ESL)
Noncredit
M.A., B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Chad Kelly, Associate Professor, English
Ph.D., M.A., B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Linda Kelly, Associate Professor/Counselor, Learning Assistance Program
M.S., California State University, East Bay, Hayward
B.A., University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
A.A., St. Petersburg Junior College, St. Petersburg, Florida
Scott David King, Professor, Mathematics
M.S., San Diego State University
B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Julie Knight, Professor, English
M.A., Monterey Institute of International Studies
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Alfredo Koch, Professor, Agribusiness
Ph.D., University of California, Davis
M.A., University of Pittsburg
M.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
C.A., Universidad Nacional de Cuyo
Susannah Kopecky, Professor/Librarian
M.A., California State University, San Luis Obispo
M.L.I.S. San Jose State University
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Anna Kopcrak, Assistant Professor, Mathematics
M.S., B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Sandra Kramer, Professor/Counselor, EOPS/CARE & CalWORKs
M.A., B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
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Thomas Lamica, Project Director, K-12 Partnerships, Cooperative Work Experience,
and Career Development
M.A., University of Northern Colorado
B.A., Colorado State University
Martin Landeros, Professor, Mathematics
M.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
B.A., California State University, Stanislaus
Laurene Lee, Assistant Professor, Mathematics
M.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
B.S., Linfield College, McMinnville, Oregon
Michelle Lehne, Assistant Professor, Licensed Vocational Nursing
B.S., Chamberlain College of Nursing, Addison, IL
A.S., Santa Barbara City College
Ron Lovell, Associate Professor, Culinary Arts
B.S., California State University, Northridge
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Danae Madrid, Associate Professor, Chemistry
M.S., San Diego State University
B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara
Lauro Manalo, Jr, Professor, Nursing
M.S.N., B.S.N., California State University, Dominguez Hills
A.S., Evergreen Valley Community College
Gabriel Marquez, Professor, Welding
A.S., Allan Hancock College
Lisa Marsalek, Associate Professor/Counselor
M.A., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara
Eric Mason, Professor, Auto Body
B.S., Chapman University
A.S., Allan Hancock College
Scia Maumausolo, Professor, Kinesiology and Health Education
M.A., New Mexico Highlands University
B.A., California State University, Northridge
Lydia Maxwell, Professor/Counselor, EOPS/CARE & CalWORKs
M.A., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Mitch McCann, Associate Dean, Public Safety
M.P.A., California University, Northridge
B.B.A., California University, Northridge
Megan McComas, Associate Professor, Registered Nursing
M.S., Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia
B.S., University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
A.S., Evergreen Valley College
Patrick McGuire, Professor, Automotive Technology
B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Daniel McNeil, Professor, Sociology
M.A., San Diego State University
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
A.A., West Valley College
LeeAnne McNulty, Director Institutional Grants
Ed.D., University of La Verne, La Verne, CA
M.A., San Francisco State University
Lauren Milbourne, Director, Public Affairs and Communications
B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Jose Millan, Associate Professor/Counselor, CAN/TRIO
M.A., B.A., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
A.A., East Los Angeles College
Jon Derek Mitchem, Professor, Mathematics
M.S., B.A., Humboldt State University
Leonard Miyahara, Professor, Biology
D.D.S., University of California, Los Angeles
B.A., San Jose State University
Carmen Montanez-Rodriguez, Professor, Business
M.P.H., B.A., University of Puerto Rico
Mayra Morales, Professor/Counselor
M.A., B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
A.A., Allan Hancock College
Jennifer Morris, Assistant Professor, Biology
M.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
B.A., Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington
Paul Murphy, Vice President, Institutional Effectiveness
Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara
M.A., B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Robert Murtha, Associate Professor, English
M.A., University of California, Riverside
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Krystle Navarrette, Assistant Professor/Counselor
M.A., B.A., San Diego State University
A.A., Cuesta College
Ricardo Navarrette, Associate Professor/Counselor
M.A., San Diego State University
B.A., California State University, San Marcos
A.A., Santa Rosa Junior College
Mary Pat Nelson, Professor, Nursing
M.H.A., University of La Verne
B.S.N., California State University, Dominguez Hills
R.N., Cuesta College
Melinda K. Nishimori, Professor, ESL
M.A., California State University, Fresno
B.A., California State University, Fresno
Dustin Nouri, Professor, Chemistry
Ph.D., University of California, Davis
B.S., Portland State University
Christina Nunez, Professor, English
M.F.A., Emerson College
B.A., Beloit College
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Alejandro Omidsalar, Assistant Professor, English
M.A., University of Texas, Austin
B.A., University of California, Berkley
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Trevor Passage, Associate Professor, Librarian
M.L.I.S., San Jose State University
B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
Frederic J. Patrick, Professor/Distance Education Specialist
M.A., B.A., Azusa Pacific University
Mary Patrick, Dean, Academic Affairs
Ph.D., University of Louisiana, Lafayette, Louisiana
M.F.A., M.A., McNeese State University, Lake Charles, Louisiana
B.A., Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Chris Pavone, Associate Professor, Mathematical Sciences
Ph.D., M.A., M.S., University of California Santa Barbara
B.A., B.S., State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Carissa Perales, Associate Professor/Counselor
M.A., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
A.A., Allan Hancock College
Diana Perez, Director, Cal-SOAP
M.A., California State University, Fresno
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
A.A., Hartnell College
George Phelan, Professor, ESL
Ed.D., University of Exeter (U.K.)
M.A., Northern Arizona University
B.A., Northwestern University
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Ruben Ramirez, Director, Human Resources
M.A., University of Redlands, CA
B.A., California State University, Northridge
Ana Sofia Ramirez-Gelpi, Dean, Academic Affairs
Ph.D., University of Southern California, Los Angeles
B.S., M.A., State University of New York
Magdalena Ramos, Associate Professor, ECS/Infant/Toddler/Preschool Teacher
B.A., Chapman University, Orange, CA
A.A., Allan Hancock College
Rick Rantz, Dean, Academic Affairs
M.A., Skidmore College
B.F.A., Alliant International University
Julia Raybould-Rodgers, Professor, English
M.A., Bosporus University, Turkey
B.A., Manchester Polytechnic, England
James L. Read, Professor, English
M.A., West Virginia University
B.A., Shepherd College
Christine Reed, Professor/Counselor/Coordinator, MESA/STEM Academic Success Center
M.A., B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Alberto Restrepo, Professor, Sociology
Ph.D., M.A., University of California, San Diego
B.A., University of San Diego
Stephanie Robb, Director, Student Activities and Outreach
M.A., Brandman University
B.A., Chapman University
Susan Roehl, Associate Professor, Emergency Medical Services
B.A., University of California, Berkley
Thesa Roepke, Professor, Early Childhood Studies
M.A., University of La Verne
B.A., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Anita Rolon, Professor, English
B.S., University of LaVerne
A.S., Allan Hancock College
Alina Romo, Assistant Professor, English
Ph.D., M.A., New York University, New York, NY
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, CA
Kerry Runkle, Professor/Learning Assistance Counselor
Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara
M.A., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
B.A., San Diego State University
A.A., Allan Hancock College
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Saad Sadig, Associate Professor, Architecture
B.S., M.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Veronica Sanchez, Professor/Counselor
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
M.S., San Diego State University
A.A., Allan Hancock College
Andrea Sanders, Professor, Speech
M.A., B.A., California State University, Chico
Jessica Scarffe, Professor, Political Science
M.A. University of York
B.S., University of California, Berkeley
Feride Schroeder, Assistant Professor, Geology
Ph.D., McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
M.S., San Francisco State University
B.S., California State University, Berkeley
Jennifer Schroeder, Associate Professor, Speech
M.A., B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Jennifer Schwartz, Managing Director, PCPA
M.F.A., Theatre, Yale School of Arts
Robert Senior, Professor, English
M.A., B.A., California State University, Sacramento
A.A., Allan Hancock College
Michael Serpa, Associate Professor, Mathematics
M.S., California State University, Fresno
B.A., Texas A & M University, College Station Texas
Eric D. Smith, Associate Superintendent/Vice President, Finance and Administration
M.S., California State University, Stanislaus, Turlock, CA
B.A., Political Science, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Jesus Solorio, Associate Professor, Dance
Sydney Sorenson, Assistant Professor, Dance
M.A., New York University, New York
B.A., University of Utah, Salt Lake City
Brooke Souza, Professor/Counselor
M.A., B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Andrew Specht, Director, Information Technology Services
Ph.D., Syracuse University, New York
B.A., Lawrence University, Appleton, WI
Chris Stevens, Professor, Kinesiology and Health Education
M.A., B.A., Azusa Pacific University
Brian Stokes, Professor, Anthropology
M.A., California State University, Northridge
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
A.A., Saddleback College
Christopher Straub, Associate Professor, Geography
M.A., B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Maria Suarez, Director, Children's Center
M.A., Chapman/Brandman University
B.S., University of LaVerne
A.S., Allan Hancock College
Wendy Sutter, Professor, Mathematics
M.S., B.A., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
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Yvonne Teniente-Cuello, Dean, Student Services
M.A., B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
A.A., Allan Hancock College
Vince Tobin, Professor, Astronomy
M.S., University of California, San Diego
B.S., Harvey Mudd College
Kristy Treur, Professor/Coordinator, Environmental Technology
B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
A.S., Allan Hancock College
Patrick Trimbath, Associate Professor, Art
M.F.A., Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo
B.F.A., Columbus College of Art and Design, Ohio
A.S., Alpena Community College
Juanita Tuan, Professor/Counselor, EOPS/CARE & CalWORKs
M.A., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
B.A., Humboldt State University
A.A., College of the Redwoods
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Thomas VanderMolen, Professor, Psychology
M.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Julie Vasques, Professor/Counselor
M.S. San Francisco State University
B.A., Sonoma State University
A.A., Shasta College
David Vasquez, Director, Admissions and Records
Ed.D., University of New England, Biddeford, Maine
M.S., California State University, Long Beach
B.S., California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson
Kiri Villa, Associate Professor/Counselor
M.A., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
B.A., University of California Santa Barbara
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Michael Wagner, Professor, Computer Science
M.S., B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Kevin G. Walthers, Superintendent/President
Ph.D., University of Utah
M.S., Texas A&M University
B.S., University of Texas, Austin
Nancy Jo Ward, Professor, Graphics
B.F.A., School of Visual Arts, New York, New York
Marina Washburn, Director, Special Projects
B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
Timothy Webb, Professor, Film/Video
M.A., San Francisco State University
M.S., University of California, Davis
B.S., American University
Liz West, Professor, Mathematics
M.S., University of Vermont
B.A., B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara
David Whitham, Director, Public Safety
B.S., Kaplan University
A.S., Santa Barbara City College
Ashley Wise, Professor, Biology
M.S., B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara
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Mina Yavari, Professor, Mathematics
M.S., University of North Florida
B.S., Fachhochschule Giessen, Germany
Chellis Ying, Associate Professor, English
M.A., San Francisco State University
B.A., Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio
Brian Youngblood, Associate Professor, Physics
Ph.D., University of California, Irvine
M.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts
B.S., University of California, San Diego
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Dayana Zepeda, Associate Professor/Counselor
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
M.S., University of La Verne