Faculty and Administrators


A

Acosta, Jorge (2016)
Counseling
B.A., M.S., California State University, Long Beach

Afzali, Ana (1997)
Spanish
A.S., Westbrook College; B.A., University of Maryland; M.A. Ph.D, University of California, Los Angeles

Aguirre, Shellyn (2014)
Counseling
B.A. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; MSW, California State University, Los Angeles

Allahbachayo, Salima (2009)
Health Sciences Director
B.A., Aga Khan University; M.S., University of California, Los Angeles; DNP, University of St. Augustine

Anderson, Brian (1999)
Mathematics
B.S., Hofstra University; M.A., Claremont Graduate School

Arredondo, Lelaine (2018)
Counseling
B.S., California State University, Fullerton; M.S., University of La Verne

Ary, Nichole (2016)
Speech Communications
B.A., M.A., California State University, Fullerton

B

Barajas, Noemi (2013)
Nursing
B.S., California State University, Dominguez Hills; M.S., Mount St. Mary's College; DNP, California State University, Fullerton

Beckham, Jack (2024)
Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Online Education
A.A., Bakersfield College; B.A., California State University, Bakersfield; M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Riverside

Belica, Mercedes (2019)
Earth Science
B.S., M.S., University of Florida; Ph.D., University of Western Australia

Beltran, Marius (2023)
Music
B.A., California Baptist University; M.A., Azusa Pacific University

Berberyan, Toros (2018)
Mathematics
B.S., University of California, Los Angeles; M.S., California State University, Long Beach

Besancon, Cathrine (2016)
Art History
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., Ph.D., University of Southern California

Bigby, Shauna (2006)
College Nurse
A.A., Mount Saint Mary's College; B.S., University of Southern California; M.S., California State University, Long Beach; DNP, University of Colorado

Bokowski, Lakisha (2016)
Child Development
B.S., California State University, Fullerton; M.A., Pacific Oaks College

Boldt, Spencer (2022)
Automotive
A.S., Citrus College

Borja, Patrick (2004)
Accounting
B.S., M.A., M.B.A., California State University, Los Angeles

Bosler, Sally (2010)
Librarian
B.A., Azusa Pacific University; M.Ed., Azusa Pacific University; MLIS, San Jose State University

Boxley, Jackie (2004)
Kinesiology
B.S., California State University, Fullerton; M.A., Azusa Pacific University

Brewster, Dawn (2016)
Dental Technology
R.D.A., Baldy View Regional Opportunity Program; Dental Services teaching credential, University of San Diego; A.A., B.S., University of Phoenix

Brown, Cherie (1998)
Theatre Arts
B.A., California State University, Fullerton; M.F.A., University of California, Irvine

Brown, David (1999)
Automotive Technology
A.S., Citrus College

Brown, Jessica (2022)
Kinesiology
B.S., California State University, San Bernardino; M.A., Concordia University

Brown, Rick (2006)
Psychology
B.A., University of Louisville; M.A., Ph.D., Emory University

Brown Thunder, Simone (2023)
Executive Director of Human Resources
B.A., M.Ed., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

C

Calderon, Eric (2022)
Chief Information Services Officer
B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; M.B.A., Liberty University; Ed.D., Azusa Pacific University

Castillo, Claudia (2004)
Counseling
B.A., California State University, Fullerton; M.A., Chapman University

Chen, Robert (2022)
Mathematics
A.S., Pasadena City College; B.S., University of California, Los Angeles; M.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Clark, Aleli (2021)
Biology
B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; M.S., Mississippi State University

Clark, Jeremy (2001)
Automotive Technology
B.S., California State University, Long Beach

Cook, Elizabeth (2017)
Librarian
B.A., Monmouth College; MLIS, San Jose State University

Cross, Cynthia (2005)
ESL/English
B.A., University of California, Riverside; M.A., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Cross, Peter (2015)
Biological Sciences
B.S., University of California, San Diego; M.S., James Cook University

D

D'Amato, Jennifer (2014)
Nursing
B.S., California State University, Los Angeles; M.S., University of Phoenix; DNP, Grand Canyon University

Dain, Claudette (2014)
Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services
B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; M.B.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills

Dau, Carsten (1997)
English
B.A., M.A., Louisiana State University

Dea, Alexis (2022)
Cosmetology
A.S., Citrus College

Delgadillo, Martha (2020)
Nursing
A.S., Mt. San Antonio College; B.A., California State University, Long Beach; M.S., California State University, Dominguez Hills

Desimone, Natalie (2014)
Counseling
B.A., Chapman University; M.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Dhillon, Dalvir (2016)
Nursing
BSN, RN, CMC & College of Nursing, Ludhiana, India; PHN, California

Diamond, Fred (2011)
Director of Facilities and Construction
A.S., Long Beach City College; B.A., Chapman University; M.B.A., University of La Verne

Dingman, Jamie (2017)
English
B.A., M.A., California State University, Fullerton

Domingo, Honorato (2018)
Dean of Kinesiology & Athletics
B.A., California State University, Long Beach; M.S., Utah State University

Duffy, Dyane (2001)
Visual Art
B.A., California State University, Chico; M.F.A., Claremont Graduate school

Durfield, Amberly (2017)
English
B.A., Oklahoma State University; M.A., California State University, San Bernardino; M.A., University of Denver

Durfield, Timothy (2006)
Business
B.S., M.B.A., Azusa Pacific University; J.D., Western State University College of Law

E

Edwards, Kenneth (2018)
Music
B.M., University of California, Los Angeles; M.M., University of North Texas

Eiland, Thomas (1997)
English
B.A., M.A., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Ed.D., California State University, Fullerton

Ellis, Wade (2020)
Director of Fiscal Services
B.S., Ball State University; CPA, Indiana and Illinois

Englert, Priscilla (2019)
Automotive Technology
B.S., California State University, Los Angeles; M.E., University of LaVerne

Everest, Robert (1999)
Mathematics
B.A., M.S., Southern Oregon University; M.A., Azusa Pacific University

Everett, Ann (2012)
Esthetician
B.S., California State University, Fullerton

F

Fahey, Stephen (2020)
Director of Financial Aid
A.S., Citrus College; B.A., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; M.A., Azusa Pacific University

Fincher, John (1998)
Speech Communications
B.S., West Georgia College; M.A., California State University, Los Angeles

Fink, Brenda (1996)
Manager of Human Resources / Staff Diversity & Title IX Coordinator
B.A., M.A., University of La Verne; M.B.A., University of Redlands

Fischer, Maria (2010)
Cosmetology
License, Royal Hair Institute Barbering College; Instructor Training, Pasadena City College; A.S., Citrus College; B.A., University of San Diego; M.A., Azusa Pacific University

Fitzpatrick, Sean (2018)
Music - Vocal
B.M., California State University, Long Beach; M.F.A., California Institute of the Arts

Floch-Garcia, Christina (2017)
Director of Foundation
B.A., M.A., Azusa Pacific University

Flores, Jennifer (2018)
Biology
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; M.S., Ph.D., University of California, Irvine

Fossum, Jana (2016)
English
A.A., Citrus College; B.A., Pitzer College; M.A., California State University, Fullerton

G

Gao, Rihao (2019)
Political Science
B.A., University of Southern California; M.A., California State University, Fullerton

Garate, Elisabeth (2000)
Spanish
B.A., M.A., California State University, Los Angeles; Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles

Giammalva, Anthony (2022)
Counseling
A.A., Citrus College; B.A., San Jose University; M.S., Azusa Pacific University

Glover, Patty (2004)
Cosmetology
B.S., California State University, San Bernardino

Godoy, David (2022)
English
B.A., M.A., California State University, San Bernardino

Gong, Catherine (1994)
Mathematics
B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz; M.A., University of California, Berkley

Gonzales, Rina (2017)
Dental Technology
B.S., University of La Verne; M.S., Azusa Pacific University

Gonzales-Tapia, Sara (2006)
Director of EOPS/CARE and CalWORKS
B.A., M.Ed., University of California, Los Angeles

Gonzalez, Rudy (2006)
Mathematics
B.A., M.S., California State University, Los Angeles

Goodman, Robert (2000)
Forestry
B.S., M.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Gramling, Gary (2017)
Water Technology
A.S., Rancho Santiago Community College District; B.A., California State University, Long Beach

Grossman, Bruce (2004)
Business
B.S., State University of New York, Binghamton; J.D., Washington University

Gutierrez, Jesus (2008)
Mathematics
B.S., University of California, Los Angeles; M.S., California State University, Los Angeles

Gutierrez, Raquel (2017)
Counseling
B.A., California State University, Los Angeles; M.S., Azusa Pacific University

Guzman, Jennifer (2015)
Nursing
A.S., Citrus College; B.S.N., Mount St. Mary's College; M.S.N., Mount St. Mary's College; D.N.P., California State University, Fullerton

H

Hahn, Shelley (1999)
Child Development
B.A., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; M.A., California State University, Los Angeles

Hall, Darren (2022)
Librarian
B.S., University of California, Santa Cruz; M.S., London School of Economics; M.S., San Jose State University

Han, June (2007)
Biological Sciences
B.S., M.S., University of California, San Diego; M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles

Hao, Lan (2006)
Director of Institutional Research, Planning and Effectiveness
B.A., Tsinghua University; M.E., Ph.D., University of Southern California

Harker, Katherine (2019)
Biology
B.S., California Lutheran University; Ph.D., University of California, Irvine

Henson, Nicholas (2016)
English
B.A., University of California, Davis; M.A., Ph.D., University of Oregon

Hernandez, Michelle (2012)
Director of DSPS
B.S., University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., California State University, Northridge

Herrera, Rafael (2007)
Counseling
A.A., Mt. San Antonio College; B.A., California State University, Fullerton; M.S., University of La Verne

Hester, Dana (1998)
Vice President of Academic Affairs
B.S., University of Pittsburgh; M.S., University of Houston; Ed.D., California State University, Fullerton

Hillman, Michael (1997)
Ceramics
B.A., M.A., California State University, Long Beach

Hogan, Gina (2005)
English
B.S., M.S., M.A., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Ed.D., University of La Verne

Holbrook, Joseph (2018)
Theatre Arts
B.A., M.F.A., California State University, Fullerton

J

Jones, Shawn (2019)
Director of Business Services
B.S., California State University, East Bay; M.B.A., Texas A&M University Commerce

K

Kaisler, Denise (2004)
Astronomy
B.Sc., University of Western Ontario; M.Sc., McMaster University; M.S., Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles

Kary, David (1999)
Astronomy
B.S., University of British Columbia; Ph.D., State University of New York, Stony Brook

Kibbe, Sonia (2017)
Nursing
B.S., M.S., California State University, Dominguez Hills

Kim, Andrew (2004)
Behavioral Sciences
B.S., University of California, San Diego; M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles

Kinnaman, Laura (2018)
Physics
B.S., Wittenberg University; M.S., Ph.D., Notre Dame

Kolber, Lisa (2020)
Vocational Nursing
B.S., M.A., California State University, Fullerton

Kondo, Arnold (1997)
Biological Sciences
B.S., University Of California, Davis; M.S., University of California, Riverside

Konya, Amanda (2016)
Photography
B.F.A., California Institute for the Arts; M.Ed., California State University, Northridge; M.F.A., Otis College of Art and Design

L

Laicans, Albert (2022)
Emergency Medical Technologies
B.A., Biola University

Lee, Sophia (2016)
Mathematics
A.A., East Los Angeles College; B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M.A., Ed.D., California State University, Fullerton

Levine-Peters, Brianne (2019)
Psychology
B.A., M.A., California State University, Fullerton

Lipiz Gonzalez, Elaine (2023)
Dean of Counseling Programs and Services
B.A., University of California, Irvine; M.S., California State University, Long Beach; Ed.D., California State University, Fullerton

Lipp, Gregory (2016)
Automotive Technology
A.A., Citrus College; Automotive Technician NOCTI certification; B.S., Northern Arizona University

Liskey, Renee (2014)
Dance
A.A., Citrus College; B.A., California State University, Fullerton; M.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills

Loera, Ernie (2019)
Associate Director of Facilities and Construction
B.S., California State Polytechic University, Pomona

Longyear, Alicia (2006)
Counseling
B.A., University of Redlands; M.S., University of La Verne; Certificate in Sport Counseling, University of La Verne

Lopez-Jimenez, Jessica (2017)
Director, Student Support Services
B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M.S., San Francisco State University; Ed.D., University of La Verne

Love, Jamie (2016)
Philosophy and Humanities
B.A., Pitzer College; M.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills

Loya, Roberto (2023)
Construction Management
B.A., University of Phoenix; M.S., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; M.Eng., University of Alabama, Birmingham

Lubisich, Senya (2004)
History and Humanities
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Riverside

M

Macias-Ruiz, Benjamin (2008)
Director of Campus Safety

Macready, Kristin (2018)
Licensed Vocational Nursing
B.S., University of Texas at Arlington

Magallon, Eric (2007)
Enterprise Services Manager
B.S., University of Redlands; M.B.A., University of Phoenix

Malik, Huma (2016)
Biological Sciences
B.S., M.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Marquez, Gilbert (2022)
Digital/Media Arts
B.S., The Art Institute of California

Martinez, Suzanne (2016)
English
A.A., Mt. San Antonio College; B.A., M.A., California State University, Los Angeles

Mathews, Kimberly (2022)
Dean of Career, Technical and Continuing Education
B.A., University of Notre Dame; M.A., Trinity College of Graduate Studies; M.A., University of Redlands

McCraven, Ivon (2005)
Director of Continuing Education
B.A., Azusa Pacific University; M.B.A., Hope International University

McGarry, Anna (1999)
Spanish
B.A., M.A., University of California, Davis; M.A., California State University, Sacramento

McMillan, Gordon (2015)
Recording Technology
A.S., SAE Institute; B.S., M.S., Full Sail University

Medrano, Esmeralda (2006)
Mathematics
B.S., University of California, Los Angeles; M.S., California State University, Los Angeles; Ed.D., California State University, Fullerton

Miles, Terrence (1998)
Chemistry
B.S., California State University, Northridge; M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara

Miller-Thayer, Jennifer (2015)
Anthropology
A.A., Pasadena City College; B.A., M.A., California State University, Los Angeles; Ph.D., University of California, Riverside

Miramontes, Nathalie (2017)
Counseling - EOP&S/CARE
B.S., California State University, Fullerton

Mittler, Christina (2017)
Director of the Haugh Performing Arts Center
B.A., Chapman University

Munoz, Gino (2007)
Music
A.A., Citrus College; B.A., M.M., Azusa Pacific University

N

Nguyen, Tracy (2016)
Mathematics
B.S., M.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Nguyenhuu, Rick (2000)
Mathematics
B.S., California State University, Fullerton; M.S., California State University, San Bernardino

Noriega, Marie (2020)
Associate Director of Fiscal Service
A.S., San Jose Evergreen Community College; B.S., Southern New Hampshire University

O

Odegaard, Eric (2012)
English
B.A., California State University, Fullerton; M.A., Claremont Graduate University

Orlijan, Kim (2024)
Dean of Language Arts and Library
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Riverside

P

Parsons, Matthew (2020)
Information Technology
B.B.A., University of Houston, Houston; M.H.A., Louisiana State University

Peters, Gerhard (2007)
Political Science
A.B., Georgetown University; M.A., University of San Diego; M.A., C. Phil., University of California, Santa Barbara

Plug, Michelle (2006)
Articulation Officer
B.A., California State University, Fullerton; M.S., University of La Verne

Povero, Nicole (2022)
English
B.A., Azusa Pacific University; M.A., National University

Provencher, Henry (2015)
Administration of Justice
B.A., Sonoma State University; M.A., California State University, San Bernardino

R

Rabitoy, Eric (1994)
Biology
B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; M.A., University of California, Riverside; Ed.D., California State University, Fullerton

Rachford, Maryann (1997)
Multi-Media
A.A., Pasadena City College; B.A., M.A., California State University, Los Angeles; Ed.D., Azusa Pacific University

Ramirez, Claudia (2023)
Mathematics
B.S., M.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Ramos, Gloria (2004)
Physics
B.S., M.S., Florida International University

Rams, Richard (2021)
Vice President of Student Services
B.S., University of California, Riverside; M.A., University of Kansas; Ed.D., University of California, Irvine

Ray, Michael (2016)
History
B.A., Loyola Marymount University; M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles

Reyes, Tommy (2022)
Architecture & Drafting
B.S., M.A., California State University, Los Angeles

Richard, Levi (2001)
Business
B.A., M.B.A., Azusa Pacific University; D.B.A., Alliant International University

Riderer, Lucia (2005)
Physics
B.S., Babes Bolya University; M.A., California State University, San Bernardino; Ed.D., Brandman University

Ritacca, Elisabeth (2015)
History
B.A., Walla Walla College; M.A., Purdue University; Ph.D., University of California, Davis

Rivadeneyra, Justina (2001)
Counseling
B.A., M.A., California State University, San Bernardino

Rodriguez, David (2016)
Counseling
B.A., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; M.S., University of La Verne

Rodriguez, Traci (2016)
Kinesiology
B.A., Briar Cliff University; M.A., Wayne State University

Rubio, Mariano (2012)
Automotive Technology
A.S., Citrus College; B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Rudd, Rebecca (2006)
English
A.A., Orange Coast College; B.A., M.A., California State University, San Bernardino

Ryba, David (1995)
Chemistry
B.S., Harvey Mudd College; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara

S

Saldana, Rudy (1997)
Philosophy
A.A., Mt. San Antonio College; B.A., California State University, Fullerton; M.A., Claremont Graduate School

Salwak, Dale (1973)
English
B.A., Purdue University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Southern California

Samoff, Sheryl (2005)
Sociology
A.A., Fullerton College; B.A., M.A., California State University, La Verne; Ed.D., California State University, Fullerton

Sanchez, Raul (2010)
Counseling
B.A., California State University, Sacramento; M.S., University of La Verne

Scheuermann, Angelique (2022)
Chemistry
B.S., University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara

Schmiedt, Patrick (2015)
Communication Studies/Journalism
B.S., M.A., University of Wyoming

Schulz, Greg (2021)
Superintendent/President
A.A., Fullerton College; B.A., California State University, Fullerton; M.P.A., California State University, Long Beach; Ed.D., University of Southern California

Scott, Chris (1997)
Mathematics
B.S., M.S., University of California, Los Angeles

Sequeira, Gerald (2012)
Dean of Enrollment Services
B.S., J.D., University of California, Los Angeles

Sethuramasamyraja, Balaji (2024)
Dean of Math and Business
B.E., University of Madras; M.Eng., University of Cincinnati; Ph.D., University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Shimokawa, Kristie-Ann (2006)
Counseling
B.A., University of Hawaii, Manoa; M.S., California State University, Los Angeles

Sin, Eileen (2015)
Counseling
A.A., Pasadena City College; B.A., University of California, Irvine; M.S., California State University, Northridge

Solheim, Bruce (1998)
History
B.A., Campbell University; M.A., Pacific Lutheran University; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University

Solis, Roberto (2000)
Computer Science
A.S., National Institute of Technology; B.S., California State University, Los Angeles; M.S., Azusa Pacific University

Spalding, Jennifer (2016)
Kinesiology
B.A., University of California, Irvine; M.S., Azusa Pacific University

Styles, Christine (2008)
Economics
B.A., San Diego State University; M.A., Ohio State University

Sullivan, Nora (2015)
Biological Sciences
B.A., Amherst College; MPhil, University of Cambridge; Ph.D., Harvard University

Swan, Alfie (1999)
Mathematics
B.S., M.S., California State University, Los Angeles

Swatek, Cheryl (2014)
Kinesiology
B.S., California State University, Long Beach; M.A., National University

Swatzel, James (2004)
Mathematics
B.S., University of Redlands; M.A., California State University, San Bernardino

T

Tate, Erin (2017)
Psychology
B.A., M.A., Pepperdine University

Telesca, Lisa (1995)
English
B.A., M.A., Loyola Marymount University

Thomas, Ty (2022)
Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
B.A., M.B.A., University of Phoenix; Ed.D., San Diego State University

Tolano-Leveque, Maryann (2016)
Interim Dean of Counseling Programs and Services
B.S., M.A., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Ed.D., University of Southern California

Trad, Mohamad (2001)
Mathematics
B.A., M.A., California State University, San Bernardino

Tsark, Eleanor (2017)
Biology
B.S., Arizona State University; Ph.D., University of California, Davis

U

Utsuki, Melissa (2019)
Executive Director of Communications & External Relations
B.A., California State University, Fullerton; M.A., University of Southern California

V

Valderrama-Perez, Frida (2017)
Mathematics
B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; M.S., California State University, Long Becch

Vaughan, John (1999)
Dean of Visual and Performing Arts
B.F.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills

Villa, Elizabeth (2004)
Counseling
B.A., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; M.S., University of La Verne

Villegas, Laura (1995)
Counseling
A.A., Citrus College; B.A., California State University, Los Angeles; M.A., University of Redlands

Villeneuve, Anna (2000)
English
B.A., M.A., Humboldt State University

Villeneuve, Theresa (2000)
Communication Studies
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A., University of Colorado

Volonte, Daniel (2004)
Theatre Arts
A.A., Citrus College; B.A., M.F.A., California State University, Fullerton

W

Waddington, Brian (2000)
History
B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M.A., San Francisco State University

Wheeler, Andrew (2017)
Kinesiology
B.A., M.S., Azusa Pacific University

White, Gailynn (1999)
Sociology
B.A., M.A., Arizona State Univerity; Ph.D., Capella University

Willis, Leina (2018)
Counseling
B.A., California Polytechnic University, Pomona; M.S., California State University, Long Beach

Woolum, James (1999)
Administration of Justice
A.A., Mt. San Antonio College; B.S., California State University, Los Angeles; M.P.A., University of Southern California

Y

Yee, Flora (2015)
Counseling
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., California State University, Northridge

Yee, Stephanie (2008)
Counseling
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; M.S., California State University, Northridge; Ph.D., Grand Canyon University

Yoo, Ji Hee (2018)
Licensed Vocational Nursing
B.S., University of Southern California

Z

Zawahreh, Luai (2015)
Economics
B.A., M.A., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Zhuang, Ying (1999)
Mathematics
B.S., Gueizhou Institute of Technology; M.S., Jiangsu Institute of Technology; M.S., Oklahoma State University