Faculty, Administration and Classified Personnel
Full-Time Faculty & Administration
A
ABSHIER, RANDALL
Exercise Science
B.A., San Diego State University
M.S., National University
M.S., Azusa Pacific
ACEVES, MARIA DENISE
Associate Professor, Articulation Officer, Counseling
B.A., University of California – Santa Barbara
M.S.W., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
AHEARN, BREANNE
Media Communications
B.S., Kennesaw State University
M.A., University of London, Goldsmiths
Ed.D., Walden University
AHRENS, JOAN
Senior Dean, College Planning & Institutional Effectiveness
A.A., Grossmont College
B.A., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
Ed.D., San Diego State University
AKUA, RUKIYA
Communication
A.A., San Diego City College
B.A., Chicago State University
M.A., DePaul University
AL SAEGH, NOORA
Counselor, Counseling - CalWorks
B.A., Al Turath University of Arts - Iraq
M.Ed., National University
ALAGIA, SUDAKSHINA
Professor, Biological Sciences
B.S., Regional College of Education, India
M.S., Utkal University, India
M.S., Vanibihar University, India
ALBARRÁN, AGUSTÍN
Interim Vice President, Academic Affairs
B.A., University of California – San Diego
M.A., Teacher’s College – Columbia University
ALIYEV, GABI
Professor, Nursing
M.S., San Diego State University
M.D., Azerbajian State Medical University
D.N.P., Chamberlain University
ALLEN, JASON
Counseling
M.S., University of San Diego
Ed.D., San Diego State University
ALOKA, EMAD
Counseling
B.A., University of Mosul
M.S., San Diego State University
ALTAMERO, VALENTINE
Biological Sciences
B.S., Midwestern State University
M.S., Colorado State University
AYALA, JAVIER
Dean, Career and Technical Education, Workforce Development
B.A., Willamette University
M.A., University of Oregon
Ph.D., Oregon State University
AYALA, CLEMENTE
Counselor, Counseling & Articulation
AYALA, CLEMENTE
Counselor, Counseling & Articulation
B.S., San Diego State University
M.Ed., Point Loma Nazarene University
AYLETT, NATALIA
Assistant Professor, English as a Second Language
B.A., Arkansas Tech University
M.A., Arkansas Tech University
AYLWARD, KATHLEEN
Assistant Professor, Exercise Science
B.A., California State University – Chico
M.A., San Diego State University
B
BABINI, SARAH
Associate Professor, Nursing
B.A., University of Michigan
M.S.N., University of San Diego
BACON, MICHAEL
Psychology
B.S., University Of California – San Diego
M.A., University Of California – Irvine
Ph.D., University Of California – Santa Cruz
BAKER, VALARIE CARLONE
Culinary Arts
B.S., The Art Institute of California – Orange County
BALASUBRAMANIAN, KAMALA
Professor, English
B.A., University of Madras
M.A., University of Madras
M.A., Kent State University
BANVILLE, KATHLEEN
Theatre Arts
B.A., Illinois Wesleyan University
M.F.A., San Diego State University
BARENDSE, MICHAEL
Associate Professor, Accounting
B.A., California State University – Fullerton
M.B.A., University of California – Los Angeles
BARROW, ELIZABETH
Distinguished Faculty 2022-2023
Associate Professor, Cardiovascular Technology
A.S., Grossmont College
B.A., San Diego State University
BELL, PHILIP
Computer Science Information Systems
B.S., University of Central Florida
M.S., University of Central Florida
BELLINGHIERE, JANICE
Professor, English
B.A., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
BENNETT, JENNIFER
Professor, Art
B.A., San Diego State University
M.F.A., Bowling Green State University
BLANCO, PHILIP
Astronomy, Physical Science
B.S., University of Durham
Ph.D., University of Edinburgh
BRAFF, LARA
Associate Professor, Anthropology
B.A., University of California – Berkeley
M.A., University of Chicago
Ph.D., University of Chicago
BRASWELL, PATRICE
Coordinator, Accessibility Resource Center
B.A., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
Ed.D., San Diego State University
BRAUNWARTH, JOSEPH
Professor, Political Science
B.A., University of Minnesota
M.A., University of California – Irvine
Ph.D., University of California – Irvine
BROOKS, PETER
Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., Regis University
M.S.N., Regis University
Ed.D, Aspen University
BROWN, SYDNEY
Professor, English
B.A., San Diego State University
M.F.A., San Diego State University
BURKE, ELISABETH
Associate Professor, Religious Studies
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
M.T.S., Harvard University
Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University
BUSHFAN, OJORE
Counselor, Counseling
B.A., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
M.S., San Diego State University
C
CAIRES, KAREN
Associate Professor, Exercise Science
B.A., California State University – Northridge
M.A., California State University – Long Beach
CALO, JEANETTE
Associate Professor, Media Communications
B.A., William Patterson University
M.A., Seton Hall University
Ed.D., Arizona State University
CANADY, JAMES
Professor, Counseling
B.A., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
Ed.D., San Diego State University
CANNON, DEREK
Professor, Music
B.A., San Diego State University
M.M., San Diego State University
CAPACIA, NEMIE
Professor, Mathematics
B.S., San Francisco State University
M.A., San Diego State University
CARDENAS, JULIANA
Professor, English
B.A., California State University – Sacramento
M.A., University of San Diego
CARDONA, ISRAEL
Sociology
B.A., University of Puerto Rico
M.A., Fordham University
CARROLL, CRAIG
English as a Second Language
M.A., University of Massachusetts – Boston
CARTER, BRIAN
Physics
B.S., San Diego State University
M.S., San Diego State University
CASTELLAW, JOEL
Professor, Communication
B.A., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
CERVANTES, ENRIQUE
English
B.A., San Diego State University
CHAFIN-ARENZ, SKY
Associate Professor, Psychology
B.S., California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo
M.A., University of California – San Diego
Ph.D., University of California – San Diego
CLAVELLE, MARTHA
Dean, Counseling Services
B.A., California State University, Chico
M.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills
CLIFFE, TIMOTHY
Professor, Geography
B.A., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
CONTRERAS, CARLOS
Professor, History
B.A., University of California – Los Angeles
M.A., University of California – Los Angeles
Ph.D., University of California – Los Angeles
CORMIER, SEBASTIEN
Associate Professor, Physics, Astronomy
M.S., Queen’s University
Ph.D., The City University of New York
CORONA-BATALONA, YOHANY
Counseling
B.A., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
CRESPO, ANTONIO
Professor, Spanish
A.A., Southwestern College
B.A., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
Ph.D., University of Puerto Rico
CRESPO, RICARDO
Political Science
B.A., University Of California - San Diego
M.A., University of San Diego
CROOKS, MICHELLE
Associate Professor, English
B.A., University of California - Santa Barbara
M.A., San Diego State University
CRUZADO, WENDY
Assistant Professor, Counseling
B.A., University of California – Irvine
M.A., University of San Diego
CUEVAS, CAYLOR
Counseling
B.A., University of California-San Diego
M.S., California State University- Long Beach
CURRAN, JUDD
Professor, Geography
B.A., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
CURRAN, VICTORIA
Professor, Communication
B.A., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
D
DAVIES-MORRIS, GARETH
Professor, Humanities
B.A., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
M.F.A., San Diego State University
Ph.D., University of Reading
DAVIS, STEPHEN
Mathematics
B.A., University of California - Santa Barbara
M.S., California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo
DECKER, STEPHANIE
Counseling
B.A., San Diego State University
M.A., Loyola Marymount University
DEUTSCH, ADAM
English
A.A., Nassau Community College
B.A., Hofstra University
M.A., Hofstra University
M.F.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
DIAZ, JANETTE
Associate Professor, Sociology
M.A., University of California Santa Barbara
Ph.D., University of California Santa Barbara
DILLON, DAVID
Professor, Counseling
B.S., University of California - Santa Cruz
M.S., University of San Diego
DIXON, DONNA
Business Office Technology
A.S., Cuyamaca College
DOUGLAS WEBER, W.
Exercise Science
B.A., University of California – Santa Barbara
M.S., California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo
DUDLEY, VIRGINIA
Professor, Biology
B.S., San Diego State University
M.S., San Diego State University
DYAL, ANDREA
Nursing
B.S., University of Ottawa
M.S., Regis University
E
ENNIS, LEON
History
B.A., Bard College
M.A., Columbia University
EVERETT, CRAIG
Professor, Theatre Arts
B.A., Arizona State University
M.F.A., San Diego State University
F
FARINA-HESS, NADRA
Professor, Librarian, Library
B.A., San Diego State University
M.L.I.S., San Jose State University
FARMER, CHAD
Cardiovascular Technology
B.S., Chapman University
FATIMA NAVARRO, RUTH
Professor, Spanish
B.A., University of California – Santa Cruz
M.A., University of California – Irvine
FERES, ANGELA
Associate Professor, History
B.A., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
M.A., Claremont Graduate University
Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University
FERGUSON, SARA
Associate Professor, English as a Second Language
B.A., University of California – San Diego
M.A., San Diego State University
FIELDEN, CARL
Professor, Learning Disabilities Specialist
B.F.A., Ohio State University
M.A., San Diego State University
M.S., San Diego State University
FITZGERALD, JOHN BRODNEY
Assistant Professor, MESA Director, Astronomy, Physical Science, Physics
B.S., Western Kentucky University
M.S., San Diego State University
FLORES, CAREY
Respiratory Therapy
A.S., Grossmont College
B.S. Skyline College
FORAN, JAMES
Culinary Arts
A.S., Johnson and Wales University
FRIES, JOYCE
Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy
B.S., Quinnipiac University
M.S., San Jose State University
FUNK, RAYMOND
Mathematics
B.A., University of California – San Diego
M.A., San Diego State University
G
GABLE, MARSHA
Vice President, Student Services
B.A., California State University – San Marcos
M.A., California State University – San Marcos
Ed.D., San Diego State University
GHATTAS-SOLIMAN, SONIA
Professor, Arabic, French
B.A., French University of Alexandria
M.A., Cal State Los Angeles
Ph.D., University of California - Irvine
GILES, SHARON
Mathematics
B.A., University of California – San Diego
M.S., San Diego State University
GILLESPIE, ROBERT
Computer Science Information Systems
B.A., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
GOODMAN, MARK
Professor, Geography
B.A., California State University – Fresno
M.A., California State University – Fresno
GOROKHOVA, ALYONA
English
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.A., San Diego State University
GOSSELIN, GABRIELLE
Counseling - CalWorks
B.A., University of California – San Diego
M.A., San Diego State University
GRAY, RYAN
Art
B.S., SUNY Buffalo
M.F.A, San Diego State University
GREENHECK, DANIEL
Mathematics
B.A., University of Washington
M.A., San Diego State University
GRIFFITH, RYAN
English
B.A., University of California – Santa Barbara
M.A., Fresno State University
M.F.A., San Diego State University
GRINNELL, MELONIE
Music
B.Mus., University of Miami
M.M., San Diego State University
H
HANDLEY, REBECCA
Respiratory Therapy
B.S., University of Kansas
HARPIN, NATALYE
African American Studies
A.A., Southwestern College
B.A., University of California, San Diego
M.A., University of California, San Diego
HARRIS, CINDI
Professor, English
B.A., University of Reno, Nevada
Ed.D., San Diego State University
HEIDARI, NARGES
Counseling
B.A., University of California-Irvine
M.S., California State University – Fullerton
HELLON, TANEISHA
Counseling
B.S., William Jessup University
M.S., Cal State Sacramento
HENRY, ROBERT
Associate Professor, History
B.A., University of California – Riverside
M.A., San Diego State University
HERN, KAREN
Accounting
B.A., Cal State San Marcos
M.B.A., National University
HICKS, SHAWN
MNSESW Dean, Mathematics
B.S., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
HO, CHRISTINE
Counseling - Accessibility Resource Center
B.A., University of California – Los Angeles
M.S.W., University of Southern California
HOLDEN, JAMES
Biology
B.S., Ohio Northern University
M.S., Clemson University
Ph.D., East Carolina University
HOTZ, JIM
Computer Science Information Systems
B.S., San Diego State University
M.Ed., San Diego State University
HURVITZ, TATE
Professor, Interim LTR Dean, English
B.A., University of California - Santa Barbara
M.A., University of California – Riverside
Ph.D., University of California – Riverside
I
IREIQAT, NOHA
Arabic
M.A., National University
Ed.D., Alliant University
IVERS, JAMIE
Exercise Science
B.S., California State University - Fullerton
M.S., Azusa Pacific University
J
JENDIAN, MICAH
Professor, English
B.A., University of California - Los Angeles
M.A., San Diego State University
JOHNSON, GARY
Counseling
A.A., Mt. San Antonio College
B.S., University of California – Riverside
M.S., California State University – Fresno
JORDAN, MICHAEL
Exercise Science
B.A., San Jose State University
M.A., Azusa Pacific University
JOSHI, HIMA
Chemistry
M.S., University Of California - San Diego
Ph.D, University Of California - San Diego
K
KALKER, FELICIA
Librarian, Library
B.A., University of California – Berkeley
M.L.I.S., San Jose State University
KEANE, LYNN
Business Office Technology
B.S., Pace University
M.S., Pace University
Ph.D., New York University
KELIHER, BRIAN
Associate Professor, Business
B.A., Eastern Michigan University
J.D., Thomas Jefferson School of Law
KELLEY, BETH
Professor, Exercise Science
B.A., San Diego State University
M.S., University of Nevada
Ed.D., San Diego State University
KERNS-CAMPBELL, CHERYL
Exercise Science, Nutrition
B.S., California State University – Hayward
M.A., Azuza Pacific University
L
LARSEN, LARRY
Exercise Science
B.A., California State University – Long Beach
M.A., National University
M.A., Azusa Pacific University
LARTER, MARTIN
Assistant Professor, Chemistry
B.S., California State Polytechnic University
M.S., San Diego State University
LEDRI-AGUILAR, JENNIE
Professor, English
B.A., Wheaton College
M.A., Westminster Theological Seminary
M.A., University of San Diego
LEE, CARY
Mathematics
B.S., University of Hong Kong
M.S., Ohio State University
Ph.D., Ohio State University
LEHMAN, JEFFREY
Distinguished Faculty 2015-2016
Professor, Chemistry
B.S., University of California – Riverside
M.S., California State Polytechnic – Pomona
LINES, MICHAEL
Mathematics
B.A., University of California – San Diego
M.S., University of California – Irvine
LOPEZ, PERLA
Counseling - Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)
B.A., San Diego State University
M.S., San Diego State University
Ed.D., San Diego State University
M
MACIAS, KAROLIA
Counseling
A.A., Southwestern College
B.A., University of California-Riverside
M.S., Azusa Pacific University
MADRID, ROMEO
Assistant Director, Nursing
B.S.N., St. Louis University, Philippines
M.S.N., Walden University
MALONEY, KELLY
Nursing
B.S.N., Grand Canyon University
M.S.N., Jacksonville University
MANCHESTER, COREY
Professor, Mathematics
B.S., University of New Mexico
M.S., University of New Mexico
MAPES, GWENYTH
Professor, Humanities
B.A., Hollins College
M.F.A., University of Montana
MARTINEZ, MARIA
Counseling
B.A., University of California - Riverside
M.S., Cal State Bakersfield
McGANN, SCOTT
Associate Professor, Economics
B.A., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
M.S., San Diego State University
McHAN, MICHAEL
Communication
A.A., San Diego Mesa College
B.A., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
Ed.D., San Diego State University
MENCK, KELLY
Assistant Professor, Administration of Justice
B.A., San Diego State University
J.D., University of San Diego
MIDDLEMAS, JULIE
Professor, Librarian
B.A., University of Utah
M.A., University of Arizona
MILES, SELENE
Biology
B.A., University of California - Riverside
M.S., San Diego State University
MILLAN, ARTURO
Mathematics
B.A., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
MILLER, CATHY
English
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
M.A., San Diego State University
MILLER, STEVEN
Biology
B.S., University of Arizona
Ph.D., UC San Diego
MOLINA, MALIA
Professor, Art History
B.A., University of Maryland - College Park
M.A., University of Maryland - College Park
MOORE, SARAH
Assistant Professor, Transfer Center Coordinator, Counseling
A.A., Grossmont College
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University
M.A., University of San Diego
MORENTE, DESMOND
Counseling
B.A., San Diego State University
M.S., San Diego State University
Ph.D., San Diego State University & Claremont Graduate University
MULLEN, DAVID
Professor, Dance
B.A., University of California – Irvine
M.F.A., University of North Carolina – Greensboro
MUNOZ, SUSANA
Mathematics
B.A., California State University – San Bernardino
M.A., California State University – San Bernardino
MYERS, TODD
Professor, Economics, Political Science
B.A., Eureka College
M.P.A., Louisiana State University and A & M College
Ph.D., Louisiana State University and A & M College
N
NEAULT, LYNN
Chancellor
B.A., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
Ed.D., San Diego State University
NGO-BIGGE, ANGELA
Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., San Diego State University
M.S.N., San Diego State University
NGUYEN, HAU
Computer Science Information Systems
B.S., University of Arizona
M.S., University of Arizona
M.B.A., Arizona State University
NICASIO, EVA
International Business Management, Marketing
B.A., Mt. St. Mary’s College
M.B.A., San Diego State University
NOLEN, JENNY
English
B.A., Ball State University
M.A., San Diego State University
O
OLMSTEAD, THOMAS
Professor, Chemistry
B.A., Augustana College
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
OWENS, JESSICA
Librarian
B.A., University of California – San Diego
M.L.I.S., San Jose State University
P
PAK, MARIA
Psychology
B.A., Wellesley College
Ph.D., University of California – Berkeley
PALACIOS, IRENE
Distinguished Faculty for 2019-2020
Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Arizona State University
M.S., Colorado State University
PATNAIK, GOPA
Professor, Counseling
B.A., California State University – San Marcos
M.A., San Diego State University
Ed.D., San Diego State University
PERCHEZ, MICHELE
Associate Professor, Biology
B.S., California State University – San Bernardino
M.S., University of California – Riverside
PEREZ, TINA
Professor, Communication
B.A., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
PEREZ, JR., MICHAEL
Counseling - Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)
B.S., San Diego State University
M.S., San Diego State University
POUPARD, MARK
English as a Second Language
B.A., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
Q
QUEZADA, RAYMUNDO
Ethnic, Gender & Social Justice Studies
B.A., University of San Diego
M.A., Cal State San Bernardino
R
RAINBOLT, KAIYA
Art
B.A., Earlham College
M.F.A, San Diego State University
RAMIREZ, DIANA
Counseling
A.A., Cerritos College
B.A., University of California- Berkeley
M.S., San Diego State University
RAMOS, AMY
Professor, Psychology
B.A., Cal State San Marcos
M.A., Cal State San Marcos
Ph.D., Iowa State University
RAWLINGS, CIERRA
Mathematics
B.S., Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
M.A., San Diego State University
RAY, NATALIE
Counseling
B.A., University of San Diego
M.S.W., San Diego State University
RING, MATTHEW
Counseling
B.A., University of Arkansas
M.A., San Diego State University
D.S.W., University of Southern California
RIPLEY, BONNIE
Professor, Biology
B.S., Occidental College
Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
RIVAS, KATHERINE
Nursing
A.S., Imperial Valley College
B.S.N., Cal State Dominguez Hills
M.S.N., Grand Canyon University
ROE, ADELLE
Online Education Coordinator, English
B.A., San Francisco State University
M.A., San Diego State University
ROSE, DEBBIE
Respiratory Therapy
B.S., Grand Canyon University
M.B.A., California Coast University
ROSEN, DANIEL
Cardiovascular Technology
A.S., Grossmont College
B.S., Cornell University
ROSSI, JOSEPHINE
Culinary Arts
B.A., University of San Diego
S
SAKS, NANCY
Senior Dean, Allied Health and Nursing
D.N.S.C., University of San Diego
M.S.N., University of San Diego
B.S.N., DeSales University
SAMPSON, SHARON
Assistant Professor, Administration of Justice
B.A., University of California – Riverside
M.A., California State University – Los Angeles
SCHANZE, JULIE
Counseling
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene
M.S.W., San Diego State University
SCHULMEYER, DENISE
Professor, Communication
B.S., California State University – Long Beach
M.A., California State University – Fullerton
M.S., California State University – Fullerton
SEPULVEDA, ROBIN
Professor, Child Development & Family Studies
B.A., University of California – San Diego
M.Ed., National University
SHADROFF, VALERIE
Associate Professor, Nursing
A.S., Grossmont College
B.S.N., Regis University
M.S.N., Regis University
SHAHROKHI, SHAHROKH
Associate Professor, Economics
B.S., Pahlavi University in Iran
M.B.A., Oklahoma City University
Ph.D., Florida State University
SHATWELL, JAMIE
Professor, American Sign Language
B.A., University of Washington
M.A., University of Santa Monica
SHEARER, ALLISON
Associate Professor, Biology
B.S., University of Kentucky
M.S., University of California – San Diego
SHERLOCK, KARL
Professor, English
B.A., University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
M.A., University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
M.F.A., University of California – Irvine
SILVA, JESSICA
Counseling
A.A., Chaffey College
B.A., San Diego State University
M.S., National University
SOLAN, JADE
Assistant Professor, Communication
B.A., Arizona State University
M.A., Arizona State University
Ph.D., University of Texas
SOLTERO, MICHELLE
Child Development & Family Studies
B.S., San Diego State University
M.A., Pacific Oaks College
SOTO, JULIO
Sociology
B.A., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
SOW, DANIELA
Associate Professor, English
B.A., University of California – Santa Barbara
M.F.A., San Diego State University
STELIGA, SARAH
Associate Professor, English
B.A., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
STEWART, MICHAEL
Professor, Administration of Justice
B.A., University of California – Santa Barbara
M.P.A., Baylor University
STROTHERS, SHERI
Professor, Communication
B.A., California State University – Chico
M.A., San Diego State University
Ed.D., University of San Diego
SUNDBLAD, KRISTINA
Mathematics
B.A., Concordia University
M.A., San Diego State University
T
TAJII, MARILYN
Counseling
A.A., Fullerton College
B.A., Cal State Polytechnic University, Pomona
M.S., Cal State University – Long Beach
TEACHOUT, ANNE
Earth Sciences
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S., University of Oregon
THERKALSEN, SCOTT
Geography
B.S., Michigan State University
M.A., San Diego State University
THOMAS, SOSHA
Business Office Technologies
B.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
M.B.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
THUKRAL, SUSMITA
Assistant Professor, Psychology
B.A., University of Delhi
M.A., University of Delhi
M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University
TO, CHARLES
Counseling
B.A., San Diego State University
M.S., San Diego State University
TORAL, MICHELE
Counseling
B.A., San Diego State University
M.A., Azusa Pacific University
TRAYLOR, ALAN
English
B.A., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
TUROUNET, PAUL
Professor, Photography
B.A., San Jose State University
M.F.A., Yale University School of Art
TUSCANY, ROXANNE
Distinguished Faculty 2009-2010
Professor, Communication
A.A., Normandale Community College
B.S., St. Cloud State University
M.A., California State University – Fresno
TWEED, RANDALL
Music
B.A., Point Loma College
M.M., University of Southern California – Los Angeles
D.M.A., Arizona State University
V
VALLADOLID-GUZMAN, MARIA
Counseling - Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)
B.A., University of California – Santa Cruz
M.A., San Diego State University
VANCE, DIANA
Assistant Professor, Chemistry
B.S., University of California – San Diego
M.S., University of California – San Diego
VANDEN EYNDEN, JENNIFER
Professor, Mathematics
B.S., University of Illinois
M.A., University of California – San Diego
VARGHESE, SARA
Dean, Student Affairs
B.A., Drake University
J.D., Gonzaga University
VICINO, CHRISTINE
Professor, Occupational Therapy
B.A., National University
M.A., California State University – Dominguez Hills
VINCENT, PAUL
Professor, Spanish
B.A., University of California – San Diego
M.A., University of California – San Diego
W
WALLER, JEFF
Mathematics
B.A., Virginia Wesleyan College
M.S., Old Dominion University
WILLIS, COURTNEY
Dean, Student Services
B.S., University of Washburn
M.S., Kansas State University
WIRIG, EVAN
Professor, Media Communications
B.A., University of Idaho
M.A., Idaho State University
Ed.D, University of Phoenix
WOOLSEY, BRIAN
Counseling
B.A., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
WORKING, SUSAN
Professor, Mathematics
B.A., University of California – San Diego
M.S., University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign
Y
YANG, JUNE
Professor, Philosophy
B.A., California State University – Long Beach
M.A., University of California – Irvine
Ph.D., University of California - Irvine
YOSHIDA-LEVINE, BONNIE
Assistant Professor, Anthropology
B.A., University of California - Los Angeles
M.A., University of California - Santa Barbara
Ph.D., University of California - Santa Barbara
YOUNG, TINA
Professor, Administration of Justice
B.S., National University
M.F.S., National University
YOUNG, VIRGINIA
Spanish
B.A., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
District Administration
Lynn Ceresino Neault, Ed.D., Chancellor
Sahar Abushaban, Vice Chancellor, Business Services
Linda Beam, Interim Vice Chancellor, Human Resources
Barbara Gallego, Interim Associate Vice Chancellor, Educational Support Services
Nancy Lim, Associate Vice Chancellor, District Business Services
Craig Leedham, Associate Vice Chancellor, Human Resources
Kerry Kilber Rebman, Associate Vice Chancellor, Technology
Ken Emmons, Senior Director, Districtwide Facilities
Jennifer Fujimoto, Senior Director, Fiscal Services
TBD, Senior Director, Purchasing and Contracts and Ancillary Services
Cynthia Nagura, Director, Community and Workforce Partnerships
Jerry Williamson, Director, Computer Services
Pam Wright, Director, Enterprise Systems
TBD, Director, Risk Management
TBD, MS, Director, Human Resources
Lana Arabu, Director, Payroll
TBD, Director, Public Information, Government Relations, and Community Relations
Steven Abat, Director, Technical Services
Nicole Conklin, Director, Public Safety
Chito Gutierrez, Director, Administrative Services, District Auxiliary
Sally Cox, Chief Executive Officer, Foundation for Grossmont & Cuyamaca Colleges
Dana Rivers, Director of Development, Foundation for Grossmont & Cuyamaca Colleges
Gabriela Alvarez, Administrative Director to the Chancellor & Governing Board Operations
Jane Kennington, Executive Director, Personnel Commission
College Administration
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Deceased.
Part-Time Faculty
Over 450 part-time faculty teach for Grossmont College each semester. They bring the current state-of-the-art knowledge in their disciplines and a professional commitment to their students. Their dedication and loyalty to the college and its students are very much appreciated. Without these faculty, the college would not be able to provide the breadth of course offerings or bring the depth of practical work experience to the classroom that it does today.
College/District Personnel
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Abdullah Smith, Dianne
Health Services Specialist, Health Services
Adlam, Elaine
Health Services Nurse, Health Services
Aguilar, Geoffrey
Custodian, Operations
Alberto Cruz, Efren
Custodian, Operations
Algarin, Abby
First Year Experience Coordinator, Student Services
Allen, Vaunette
Administrative Assistant II, Athletics
Almaguer Ramirez, Nadia
Financial Aid Advisor, Financial Aid
Althaus, Caroline
College Cashier, Administrative Services
Althaus, Ryan
Grounds and Maintenance Supervisor, Operations
Apodaca, Theresa
Clerical Assistant, Intermediate, Accessibility Resource Center
Arevalo, Cristal
Child Development Center Assistant, Senior, Child Development
Aure, Patrick
Athletic Academic Advisor, Athletics
Avila Garcia, Gabriela
Campus and Parking Services Supervisor, Campus and Parking Services
B
Baeza, Maria
Creative Services Design Specialist, Creative Services & Graphics
Bai, Sang
Instructional Computing Facilities Supervisor, Instructional Computing Services
Barajas, Diana
Financial Aid Programs Specialist, Financial Aid
Bauza, Irene
Account Technician, Senior, Administrative Services
Beason, Stefanie
Administrative Assistant IV, Academic Affairs
Bengen, Christina
Library Technician II, Learning Resources & Technical Support Services
Bennett, Julie
Science Lab Technician II, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Exercise Science and Wellness
Benton, Melissa
Student Services Specialist, Accessibility Resource Center
Berry, Susan
Student Engagement Coordinator, Student Affairs
Bertin, Juliana
Science Lab Technician II, Chemistry
Birchard, Megan
Athletic Trainer, Athletics
Black, Bernadette
Executive Assistant III, President’s Office
Blando, Monica
Student Services Specialist, Admissions & Records
Bown, William
Learning Assistance Center Specialist, Accessibility Resource Center
Branker, Wayne
Admissions and Records Office Supervisor, Admissions & Records
Brlas, Lisa
Public Services Library Technician III, Learning and Technology Resources
Brogan-Ding, Timothy
Campus and Parking Services Specialist, Campus and Parking Services
Brown, Mark
Custodian, Operations
Brown, Marvin
Custodian, Senior, Custodial Services
Brown, Alexis
Business Analyst, Educational Support Services
C
Cantarini, Brian
Instructional Electronics Technician, Senior, Media Communications
Carmona-Ortega, Jose
Custodian, Operations
Carpenter, Lorena
Human Resources Coordinator, Human Resources
Ceja, Freddie
Computer Helpdesk Specialist, Information Technology
Champagne, Eva
Child Development Center Assistant, Senior, Child Development Center
Chanthavong, Karoon
General Maintenance Worker, HVAC Lead, College Maintenance
Chavez, Andrew
Warehouse Supervisor, Warehouse
Cho, James
Network Specialist II, Instructional Computing Services
Chodur, Chemene
Information Systems Business Analyst, Information Technology
Christiansen, Leif
Research and Planning Analyst, Research, Planning & Technology
Clavell, Graylin
Administrative Assistant IV, Vice President Student Services
Cline, Ryan
Instructional Media Services Technician, Senior, Learning and Technology Resources
Cooper, Bryan
Interim Director, Instructional Technology, Learning and Technology Resources
Croft, Michael
Campus and Parking Services Specialist, Campus and Parking Services
Crume, Theresa
Science Lab Technician II, Chemistry
Crumpton, Niko
Learning & Technology Resource Center Supervisor, Instructional Computing Services
Cummings, Blanca
Human Resources Technician, Human Resources
Curry, Debora
Administrative Assistant III, Health Sciences
Cutietta, Anthony
Specialty Lab Technician III, Music
D
Davis, Demarquet
Network Specialist I, Information Technology
Davis, Eugene
Manager, Technology Services, Information Technology
Davis, Danielle
Library Technician III, Learning Resources & Technical Support Services
De la Cruz, Pilar
Administrative Assistant II, Human Resources
Decosta, Alex
Art Gallery Technician, Arts, Languages and Communication
Degan, Lindsay
Human Resources Technician, Human Resources
Deitchman, Chad
General Maintenance Worker, Senior, College Maintenance
Dollar, Johnny
Warehouse Assistant, Intermediate, Warehouse
Downs, Sara
Financial Analyst, District Business Services
E
Eden, Nathan
Custodian, Operations
Elia, Linda
Admissions & Records Specialist, Admissions & Records
Emerson, Cindy
Administrative Assistant III, College Planning & Institutional Effectiveness
Emmons, Ken
Senior Director, Campus Facilities, Operation, and Maintenance
Etzel, Kerri
Admissions and Records Specialist-Veteran’s, Admissions & Records
F
Fabio, Brandon
Network Specialist II, Information Technology
Fagan, Herschel
Custodian, Operations
Faucett-Gioscia, Kimberly
Executive Assistant III, Human Resources
Fischer, Janice
Administrative Assistant III, Career and Technical Education, Workforce Development
Flores, Monique
Science Lab Technician II - Forensic Technology, Career and Technical Education, Workforce Development
Flowers, Anisa
Tutoring Center Specialist, Learning Assistance Center
G
Gaeta, Jordan
Warehouse Assistant, Warehouse
Gaither, Paula
Child Development Center Assistant, Senior, Child Development Center
Galicia, Ricardo
Electrical Technician, Senior, Electronics
Galvan, Raul
Custodian, Operations
Garcia, Ever
Warehouse Operator, Warehouse
Garcia, Iliana
Financial Aid Advisor, Financial Aid
Garcia, Jacob
Warehouse Assistant, College Maintenance
Garcia Gonzalez, Sarai
Admissions and Records Specialist, Admissions & Records
Gates, Brenda
Financial Aid Advisor, Financial Aid
Gazca, Alfred
Custodian, Operations
Gilbert, Denise
Human Resources Technician, Human Resources
Girsch, Christine
Administrative Assistant III, Arts, Languages and Communication
Glass, Susan
Financial Analyst, District Business Services
Gonzalez, John
Grounds Maintenance Worker, Grounds and Maintenance
Gonzalez, Miguel
Custodian, Operations
Gonzalez Lopez, Francisco
Network/Computer Equipment Technician, Information Technology
Goodman, Joseph
Supervisor, Bookstore
H
Haertjens, Alison
Human Resources Technician, Human Resources
Halbig, Timothy
Athletic Equipment Technician, Athletics
Hall, Cynthia
Administrative Assistant III, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Exercise Science and Wellness
Hanssen, Deborah
Program Specialist, Career and Technical Education, Workforce Development
Harvey, Stephen
Photographer, Creative Services & Graphics
Hasan, Zinah
Child Development Center Aide, Child Development Center
Hellier, Andrew
Admissions and Records Assistant, Senior, Admissions & Records
Henderson, Susan
Science Lab Technician III - Microbiology, Biology
Hernandez, Daniel
Supervisor, Financial Aid
Heuft, Dawn
Instructional Design Technology Specialist, Learning and Technology Resources
Heuft, Breanna
Health Professions Specialist, Allied Health and Nursing
Hiebert, Patricia
Tutoring Center Specialist, Learning Assistance Center
Hipwell, Martin
Grounds Maintenance Worker, Grounds
Holmquist, Heidi
Athletic Eligibility Advisor, Athletics
Hong, Crystal
Printing Operations Specialist, Printing & Duplicating
Hoyt, Preston
Custodian, Operations
Hudson, Yumiko
Admissions & Records Specialist, Senior-International Students, Admissions & Records
Huesias, Ariana
Outreach Coordinator, Student Services
Hughes, Amber
Business Analyst, Educational Support Services
Huhnke, Leomar
Campus and Parking Services Specialist, Campus and Parking Services
I
Ibarra, Rosie
Executive Assistant III, District Business Services
J
Jackson, Kelly
Information Systems Business Analyst, Enterprise Systems
Jajo, Silva
Interim Counseling and Assessment Center Supervisor, Counseling
Jenner, Rex
Athletic Field Maintenance Worker, Senior, Grounds and Maintenance
Johanns, Kristine
Facilitator II, Dance
Johnson, Daryl
Web Applications Specialist, Information Technology
Jones, Myin
Network/Computer Equipment Technician, Information Technology
K
Kasatkina, Oleksandra
Admissions and Records Assistant, Admissions & Records
Kerns, Cheryl
Faculty Evaluations Assistant, Instructional Operations
Ket, Lilian
District Account Technician, Accounting
Ketchum, Joshua
General Maintenance Worker, Senior-Carpenter Lead, College Maintenance
Khammi, Wadeaa
Child Development Center Aide, Child Development Center
King, Madison
Graphic Designer, Marketing and Communications
King, Kevin
Warehouse Assistant, Warehouse
Kirby, Rick
Network/Computer Equipment Technician, Information Technology
Kiryakous, Diana
Interim Financial Aid Supervisor, Financial Aid
Kosic, Melanie
Special Projects Accountant, District Business Services
Krausie, Olivia
Evaluations Advisor, Admissions & Records
Kudrat, Gloria
Clerical Assistant, Exercise Science
Kumnoonsate, Melissa
Health Services Nurse, Health Services
Kuntz, Sandra
International Student Specialist, English and Social & Behavioral Sciences
L
Lakin, Chad
Physical Education Facilities Technician, Grounds
Lam, Bryan
International Student Specialist, Counseling
Landry, MaryAnn
Administrative Assistant III, English and Social & Behavioral Sciences
Langteau, Jon
Electrical Maintenance Lead, Electronics
Laveaga, Francisco
Campus and Parking Services Supervisor, Campus and Parking Services
Laver, Wendy
Account Clerk, Senior, Accounting
Lee, Jessica
Financial Aid Technician, Financial Aid
Levy, Jose
Interim Custodial Supervisor, Operations
Logan, Anthony
Custodian, Operations
Logan, Jayden
EOPS/Care Program Specialist, EOPS/Care
Lopez, Dan
Specialty Lab Technician IV, Health Sciences
Lopez, Elias
Student Services Assistant, Senior, Counseling Services
Lopez, Evan
Specialty Lab Technician III, Ceramics
Lopez, Joel
Campus Operations Assistant, Operations
Lu, James
Research and Planning Analyst, Research, Planning & Technology
Lundgren, Lisa
Admissions and Records Systems Specialist, Admissions & Records
Lyulkin, Alla
Information Systems Business Analyst, Information Technology
M
Macias, Ricardo
Printing Operations Technician, Printing & Duplicating
Macy, Glenn
Custodian, Senior, Custodial Services
Martens, Michele
Administrative Assistant III, Learning and Technology Resources
Martinez, Rafael
Custodian, Operations
Matkovski, Ella
Account Clerk, Senior, Administrative Services
McInerney, Christine
Business Services Specialist, Business and Communications Services
McKeon, Michael
Specialty Lab Technician III - Stagecraft, Theatre Arts
McKinney, Martin
Instructional Media Services Technician, Senior, Learning and Technology Resources
McLaughlin, Casandra
Specialty Lab Technician III - Office Administration, Business Office Technology
Mehrian, Maura
Child Development Center Coordinator, Child Development Center
Mesquita, Ondrea
Bookstore Purchasing Assistant, Bookstore
Miles, Michelle
Specialty Lab Technician III - Theatre Production Design, Theatre Arts
Miller, Mika
Admissions and Records Specialist, Senior – International Students, Admissions & Records
Mok, Wang
Custodian, Operations
Montoya, Genie
Supervisor, Business and Communications Services
Moore, Jessica
Human Resources Technician - Recruitment, Human Resources
Morales, Julia
Administrative Assistant I, Mathematics
Moreno, Claudia
Contracts Specialist, Purchasing and Contracts
Morka, Fayine
Child Development Center Aide, Child Development Center
Morris, Bobby
Campus and Parking Services Supervisor, Campus and Parking Services
Mountain, Robert
Network Specialist II, Information Technology
Murphey, Laura
Information Systems Business Analyst, Information Technology
Murphey, Melissa
Assistant College Cashier, Administrative Services
N
Nance, Karen
Library Technician II, Learning Resources & Technical Support Services
Nasori, Renee
Career Services Supervisor, Student Development
Neri, Gabriel
Web Applications Specialist, Information Technology
Newman, Jack
Grounds Maintenance Worker, Lead, Grounds
Nguyen, Trang
Assistive Technology - Alternate Media Specialist, Accessibility Resource Center
Nieto, Marcelo
Research & Planning Analyst, Research, Planning & Technology
Nunez, Samuel
Campus and Parking Services Specialist, Campus and Parking Services
Nutt, Gerardette
CalWORKs Program Specialist, CalWORKs
O
Ochoa, Christmas
Facilitator I, Culinary Arts
Osorio, Alejandro
Campus and Parking Services Specialist, Campus and Parking Services
Ottalagano, Carrie
Administrative Assistant II, Arts, Languages and Communication
P
Padilla, Guadalupe
Payroll Technician, Payroll-District Services
Palma, Pat
Clerical Assistant, World Languages
Parry, Joseph
Athletic Trainer, Athletics
Parsons, Colleen
Administrative Assistant III, Operations
Pennock, Sandy
Buyer, Intermediate, Purchasing and Contracts
Peregud, Garrett
Student Services Specialist, Student Development Services
Peregud, Austin
Student Services Assistant, Counseling and Assessment
Phan, Holly
Supervisor, Printing & Duplicating
Phillip, Martin
Computer Lab Technician III, Computer Science Information Systems
Pollard, Gloria
Administrative Assistant II, Student Services
Powers, Adela
Professional Development Assistant, College Planning & Institutional Effectiveness
Pulido, Maricruz
Camping and Parking Services Specialist, Campus and Parking Services
R
Ramirez Ruiz, Ruth
Business Analyst, Educational Support Services
Ramos, Sandra
Evaluations Advisor, Admissions & Records
Ramos, Alberto
Campus and Parking Services Specialist, Campus and Parking Services
Rapolla, Catherine
Budget Analyst, Administrative Services
Rapolla, William
Account Clerk, Senior, CalWORKS
Rastvan, Maryam
Admissions and Records Assistant, Senior, Admissions & Records
Raya, Marco
Campus and Parking Services Specialist, Campus and Parking Services
Reyes Dominguez, Almarelly
Student Services Assistant, Accessibility Resource Center
Rigby, Sam
Program Specialist - NextUp, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services
Rios, Raul
Computer Helpdesk and Web Support Specialist, Instructional Computing Services
Roberge, Kenneth
Custodian, Operations
Robertson, Denise
Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Services Supervisor, Accessibility Resource Center
Rodriguez, Connie
Payroll Technician, Payroll
Roessner, William
Custodial Supervisor, Operations
Ropohl, Francys
Health and Safety Specialist, Human Resources
Rosenbach, David
Campus and Parking Services Specialist, Campus and Parking Services
Russo, Mark
Production Technician, Arts, Languages and Communication
S
Saldana, Indira
Student Services Specialist, Counseling and Assessment
Salvador, Michael
Diversity, Equal Opportunity & Title IX Officer, Human Resources
Sanchez, Danya
Business Analyst, Educational Support Services
Saric, John
Programmer Analyst, Senior, Information Technology
Schaufler, Nathan
Computer Lab Technician I, Instructional Computing Services
Shamon, Luma
Interim Financial Aid Supervisor, Financial Aid
Shamoun, Miron
Buyer, Intermediate, Purchasing and Contracts
Shipstead, Janet
Test Proctor, Accessibility Resource Center
Simi, Beau
Electrical Technician, Senior, Electronics
Smith, Jennine
District Account Technician, Accounting
Smith, Kyle
General Maintenance Worker, Senior HVACR, College Maintenance
Smith, Sherri
Child Development Center Technician, Child Development Center
Soriano, Maria Cecilia
Printing Operations Assistant, Printing & Duplicating
Sotelo-New, Irma
Science Lab Technician III, Chemistry
Sparks, Patty
Administrative Assistant IV, Vice President Administrative Services
Spraul, Jeanine
Photography and Digital Imaging Technician, Photography
Steinmetz, David
Instructional Media Services, Lead, Learning and Technology Resources
Stephens, John
Network Specialist II, Instructional Computing Services
Steva Campbell, Kristin
Facilitator III, Theatre Arts
Stewart, Shane
Information Systems Business Analyst, Information Technology
T
Thompson, Deanna
Web Development and Support Specialist, Learning and Technology Resources
Timm, Andy
Network Specialist II, Instructional Computing Services
Torriente, Reyna
Interim Instructional Operations Supervisor, Instructional Operations
Trocke, Shawn
Child Development Center Assistant, Senior, Child Development Center
Tu, Regan
Printing Operations Technician, Senior, Printing & Duplicating
V
Valenzuela, Jacqueline
Administrative Assistant III, Counseling
Vasquez, Heriberto
Director, Student Development, Student Affairs
Velarde Casares, Jennifer
Financial Aid Assistant, Financial Aid
Velasco, Marisela
Student Services Assistant, Counseling and Assessment
Venard, Tenille
Evaluations Advisor, Admissions & Records
Victa, Reuel
Information Systems Business Analyst, Information Technology
W
Webb, Skylar
Admissions and Records Assistant, Admissions & Records
Weiser, Rochelle
Administrative Assistant III, Student Affairs
Weiss, Chris
General Maintenance Worker, Senior, College Maintenance
Wells, Melody
Buyer, Senior, Purchasing and Contracts
Williams, Ronald
Computer Helpdesk Specialist, Information Technology
Williamson, Michael
Executive Assistant IV, Chancellor’s Office
Wofford, Timothy
Science Lab Technician III- Physical Science, Physics and Astronomy, Physics
Wong, Karen
Evaluations Advisor, Admissions & Records
Wooden, Marcus
Custodian, Operations
Woodruff, Robert
Campus and Parking Services Specialist, Campus and Parking Services
Y
Yaddgo, Sonia
Job Placement Case Management Specialist, Career and Technical Education, Workforce Development
Yonally, Camara
Science Lab Technician II, Biology
Yoshioka, Christine
District Account Technician - OOC, Accounting
Young, Nicole
Administrative Assistant IV, Information Technology
Yturralde, Natalie
Administrative Assistant III, Facilities, Planning, Development and Maintenance
Z
Zumbado, Rocio
Bookstore Purchasing Assistant, Bookstore