Administration, Faculty, and Staff
Administration, Faculty, and Staff

THE COLLEGE COMMUNITY
Moorpark College faculty and staff are committed to providing quality instruction and service to each and every Moorpark College student. Our primary goal is to help students achieve their educational goals. Although not everyone who works at the College is listed, nearly every office is noted. Call the general campus number (805-378-1400) with any questions or visit the College webpage: www.moorparkcollege.edu.
Administration of the College
Dr. Julius O. Sokenu
President
Dr. John Forbes
Vice President, Academic Affairs
Dr. Jennifer Clark Vice President, Business Services
Deans of Student Learning
Dr. Josepha Baca
Dean, Behavioral & Social Sciences, Business, Child Development & Languages
805-553-4133
Dean, Institutional Effectiveness & Planning, Grants and Program for Accelerated College Education (PACE)
805-553-4176
Dean, Accessibility Coordinator Center & Educational Support Services (ACCESS), Athletics, Kinesiology, Library, Mathematics, DE & Teaching and Learning
805-378-1448
Dean, Admission & Records (A&R), Welcome Center, Counseling, Student Equity, Success and Support,
EOPS/CARE, CalWORKs, Student Health Center, Dual Enrollment and Guided Pathways
805-378-1448
Dean, America's Teaching Zoo (ATZ), Exotic Animal Training & Management (EATM), Health & Life Sciences
805-378-1459
Directors and Managers
Mr. Johnny Conley
Director, Student Equity
Mr. Sergio Gonzalez
Director, Dual Enrollment
Mr. Michael Hoffman
Director, CTE/Grants
Ms. Kimberly Korinke
Financial Aid Officer
Dr. Mahmoud Pegah
Director, College Information Technology Services
Mr. John Sinutko
Director, Facilities, Maintenance and Operations
Ms. Debi Klein
Director, Institutional Advancement and Community Engagement; Public Information Officer
Ms. Claudia Wilroy
Director, International Students
Departments
ACCESS
ACCESS Coordinator/Curriculum Representative: Silva Arzunyan
Athletics
Department Chair: Matt Crater
Behavioral Sciences
Department Chair: Danielle Vieira
Curriculum Representative: Hugo Hernandez
Business/Accounting/CNSE/Hospitality
Department Chair/Curriculum Representative: Ruth Bennington
Child Development/Education
Department Chair: Cynthia Sheaks-McGowan
Curriculum Representative: Shannon Coulter
Child Development Center
Child Development Center Supervisor: Johanna Pimentel
Chemistry/Earth Sciences
Department Chair/Curriculum Representative: Tiffany Pawluk
Communication Studies/Media Arts
Department Chair: Rolland Petrello
Curriculum Representative: Candice Larson
Counseling and Guidance
Department Chair/Curriculum Representative: Jodi Dickey
EATM
Department Chair: Brenda Woodhouse
English/ESL/Humanities
Department Chair: Sydney Sims
Curriculum Representative: Wade Bradford
Extended Opportunity Program Services (EOPS)
Coordinator: Marnie Melendez
Fine/Performing Arts
Department Chair: Nathan Bowen
Curriculum Representative: Robert Salas
Health Sciences
Health Sciences Coordinator: John Everlove
Nursing Coordinator/Curriculum Representative: Christina Lee
Kinesiology/Health Education/ICA
Department Chair/Curriculum Representative: Adam Black
Life Sciences/Anthropology
Department Chair of Life Sciences/Curriculum Representative: Audrey Chen
Department of Anthropology: Rachel Messinger
Mathematics
Department Chair: Phillip Abramoff
Curriculum Representative: Renee Butler
Physics/Astronomy/Engineering/CS
Department Chair of Astronomy/Physics: Rick Edwards
Department Chair of Computer Science/Engineering/Engineering Technology/Physical Science and Curriculum Committee Co-Chair: Scarlet Relle
Social Sciences
Department Chair/Curriculum Representative: Hugo Hernandez
World Languages/Library
Department Chair: Helga Winkler
Curriculum Representative: Perry Bennett
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Acevedo, Armando (2023)
Instructional Lab Technician II - Chemistry
Acord, Anna (2022)
Student Services Assistant
Aguilar, Micaela (Mickey) (2012)
Office Assistant
Alivandivafa, Lisette (2019)
Administrative Assistant
Almazan, Edgar (2008)
Custodian
Alonso, Raul (2021)
Maintenance Assistant II
Alonzo, Anaisa (2012)
Financial Aid Specialist
Anter, Dave (2013)
Registrar
Artero, James (2013)
Instructional Lab Tech II-Physical and Applied Sciences
Aukerman, Brad (2019)
Admission and Records Technician
Aurora, Rosleen (2020)
Financial Aid Specialist
Avalos, Daniel (2022)
Student Services Assistant
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Barajas-Galindo, Osbaldo (2019)
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Barcenas, Ana (2018)
Curriculum Specialist
Barnhart, Trent (2022)
Zoo Enrichment Technician
Barrios, Anthony (2023)
Custodian
Batoczki, Shandor (2020)
Instructional Lab Technician I
Bautista, Nazareth (2023)
Student Success and Support Specialist II
Behar, Alisa (2021)
Teaching Zoo Operations Supervisor
Bentrup, Richard (2014)
Custodian
Beveridge, Jennifer (2021)
Senior Accounting Technician
Bosket, Tracie (2015)
Instructional Technologist Designer
Boyd, Katharine (2007)
Administrative Assistant
Burns, Jeremiah (2018)
Electrician
Burrell, Ariana (2018)
Performing Arts Center Technical Director
Bykov, Lauren (2021)
Instructional Lab Technician II- Nursing
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Campbell, Guy (1989)
Information Technology Support Specialist II
Carroll, Emilie (2020)
Instructional Lab Technician I- Ceramics
Chacon, Gabby (2017)
Senior Administrative Assistant
Chau, Lindy (2006)
Bursar
Cienfuegos, Patricia (2022)
EOPS/CARE Technician
Ciuffardi, Kimberly (2015)
Child Development Assitant
Collie, Victoria (2022)
Administrative Assistant
Colvin, Leanne (1986)
Administrative Assistant
Colvin, Scott (2000)
Maintenance and Operations Supervisor
Conley, Johnny (2018)
Program Director II
Corrigan, Linda (2012)
Placement Project Specialist
Cortez, Emily (2021)
Admissions and Records Technician
Courter, Alan (2012)
Academic Data Specialist
Csellak, Melanie (2021)
Student Success & Support Specialist II
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Derderian, Brian (2015)
Information Technology Support Specialist III
Diaz, Amber (2022)
Student Services Assistant- Disability Services
Diaz-Brown, Shyan (2018)
Disability Services Specialist/Interpreter
Dilley, Erin (2020)
Library Assistant
Dobson, Lynda (2015)
College Services Specialist
Dodds, Jason (2013)
Custodian
Downes, Kathleen (2017)
Assistant Registrar
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Elhussini, Allam (2001)
Accounting Technician
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Figueroa, Frank (2010)
Custodian
Flores, Policarpio (2015)
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Freedman, Geoffrey (2015)
Warehouse Operator
Fullner, Brandon (2019)
Senior Accounting Technician
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Galvez, Alberto (2015)
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Galvez, Hugo (2019)
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Garcia, Jesus (2022)
Athletic Equipment Manager
Gomez, Angelina (2003)
Child Development Associates
Gonzalez, Alejandra (Alex) (2016)
Counselor Assistant
Gonzalez, Carlos Romo (2016)
Custodian
Gonzalez, Kristy (2021)
Technical Data Specialist
Gonzalez, Sergio (2020)
Program Director I – Dual Enrollment
Gonzalez, Gerardo (2008)
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Grimes, Michael (2014)
TV/Radio Production Specialist
Grove, Deanna (2014)
Counselor Services Specialist
Guerrero, Emmanuel (2019)
Tutorial Services Specialist II
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Hall, Ian (2023)
Evening and Weekend Activities Attendant
Hancock, Tori (2015)
Child Development Assistant
Harold, Tara (2021)
Admissions & Records Technician
Hermann, Adele (2017)
Senior Research Analyst
Hernandez, Marcela (2007)
Administrative Assistant
Hernandez, Rebecca (2019)
Business Office Assistant I
Hinojosa, Jesus (2021)
Custodian
Hoffman, Michael (2019)
Career Education Grant Director
Houston-Mudd, Ruth (2019)
Library Technician
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Johansson, Karin (2012)
Instructional Lab Technician I - Photography
Johnson, Tim (2012)
Custodian
Johnson, Melissa (2021)
Program Coordinator II
Judy, Jason (2018)
Locksmith
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Kay, Aaron (2020)
Information Technology Support Specialist II
Kern, Shawn (2022)
Research Analyst
Klein, Debi (2022)
Director, Institutional Advancement and Community Engagement; Public Information Officer
Koehler, Brian (2022)
Performing Arts Center Technician II
Korinke, Kimberly (2004)
Financial Aid Officer
Koscak, Philip (2020)
Administrative Assistant
Kostezak, Stephanie (2016)
Administrative Assistant
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Lafave, Andrew (2020)
Research Analyst
Landeros Pinedo, Roberto (2013)
Custodian
Lara, Bonnie (1999)
Student Services Assistant
Lay, Melissa (2019)
Performing Arts Center, Technician I
Lederer, Krista (2007)
Performing Arts Assistant
Lee, Everett (2015)
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Leung, Edwin (2019)
Instructional Laboratory Technician II/Biology
Little, Kelly (2016)
Admissions and Records Technician
Lopez, Eric (2006)
Custodial Supervisor II
Luna, Ramona (2007)
Financial Aid Specialist
Luther, Dennis (2018)
Custodian
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Magallanes, Armando (2010)
HVAC & R Technician
Maldonado, Laura (2023)
Program Coordinator II
Marcum, Cassy (2019)
Counselor Assistant
Martin, Maria (2006)
Admissions and Records Technician
Mascarenas, Robert (2019)
Physical Education- Athletic Equipment Manager
McCarthy, Ann Marie (2016)
Senior Administrative Assistant
McCloskey, Kristen (2019)
Administrative Assistant
McClure, Monica (2016)
Custodian
Medeiros, Kristina (2022)
Admissions & Records Technician
Meichtry, Cherisse (2006)
Athletic Trainer
Moran-Romero, Jaime (Robert) (2023)
Lead Custodian
Mota, Jennifer (2022)
Student Outreach Specialist
Mui, Gary (2020)
Instructional Lab Technician I / EATM
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Navarro, Francisco (2013)
Custodian
Nguyen, Lan (2006)
Instructional Laboratory Technician II/Biology
Nickerson, Lauren (2018)
Instructional Lab Technician II/RVT
Nicoll, Valerie (2010)
Counselor Assistant
Nielsen, Elizabeth (2013)
Administrative Assistant
Nisce, Jessica (2021)
Student Health Center Assistant I
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Osuna, Cynthia (2016)
Sr. Administrative Assistant
Osuna, Gabriel (2023)
Custodian
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Palmer, Lory (2008)
Instructional Lab Technician II/RVT
Pegah, Mahmoud (2023)
Director of College Information Technology Services
Perez-Medeiros, Maria (2007)
Scholarship Technician
Petrash, Kelly (2016)
Senior Accounting Technician
Phillips, Jake (2021)
Graphic and Digital Printing Technician
Pielaet, Dina (2020)
Marketing, Communications & Web Design Coordinator
Pimentel, Johanna (2015)
Child Development Center Supervisor
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Radtke, Trudi (2022)
Instructional Technologist Designer
Ramirez, Marie (2008)
Student Health Center Assistant II
Ramirez, Solano, Cyndy (2016)
Child Development Associate
Ramos, Gabriela (2022)
Accounting Technician
Reeder, Scott (2008)
Custodian
Resendiz, Linda (2015)
Executive Assistant
Reves, Ian (2020)
Carpenter
Rieger, Brandi (2012)
Counselor Assistant
Roberts, Vanessa (2019)
Financial Aid Specialist
Robinson, Kristen (2017)
Student Activities Specialist
Rodriguez, Mara (1994)
Zoo Development Coordinator
Rodriguez Rivas, Cristina (2023)
Business Office Assistant I (Seasonal)
Romero, Kris (2013)
Zoo Operations Assistant
Rossi, Christie (2016)
Administrative Assistant
Roth, Nathan (2016)
Maintenance Worker II
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Salas, Crystal (2022)
Tutorial Services Specialist I
Sams, Matthew (2023)
Warehouse Assistant
Sanchez, Graciela V. (1996)
Financial Aid Specialist (Bilingual)
Sanchez, Krystle (2016)
Admissions and Records Technician
Sanchez, Juan (2023)
Student Success and Support Specialist II
Sayles, Gregory (2011)
Plumber
Sena, Melanie (2006)
Child Development Associates
Serros, Richard (2022)
Custodian
Sherman, Brian (2008)
Interim Grounds Supervisor
Sinutko, John (2003)
Director of Facilities, Maintenance, and Operations
Sitlington, Claudia (2019)
Student Success & Support Services Supervisor
Small, Ivan (2000)
Information Technology Support Specialist II
Smith, Lisa (2023)
College Fiscal Services Supervisor
Smithson, John (2016)
Electrician
Stegmeir, Mariel (2018)
College Trainer
Stevens, Dena (2000)
College Nurse
Stofka, Rowella (2016)
Financial Aid Specialist
Stroud, Rebecca (2022)
Administrative Assistant
Swenson, Mary (2005)
Instructional Lab Technician II/Biology
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Tarvirdian, Khatira (2022)
Basic Needs Specialist
Timmons, Steve (2006)
Assistant Director of Facilities, Maintenance, and Operations
Torres, Raul O. (2018)
Career Services Specialist
Tran, Dean (2019)
Academic Data Specialist
Trejo, Alicia (2021)
Financial Aid Specialist
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Uichanco, Robert (2021)
Instructional Lab Technician II- Nursing
Urenda, Maria (2008)
Financial Aid Specialist
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Vassie, Kirsten (2023)
Placement Project Specialist
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Walter, Megan (2023)
Administrative Assistant
Watters, Kim (1999)
Technical Data Specialist
Weeransinghe, Melanie (2021)
Administrative Assistant
Wirth, Crystal (2014)
Office Assistant
Wolfe, John (2012)
Information Technology Support Specialist III
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Yepez, Alex (2021)
Counselor Services Specialist
Yoshida, Taiki (2020)
Zoo Operations Assistant
Younan, Obalid (1999)
Disability Services Technician
Yttri, Angela (2022)
Office Assistant
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Zamora, Oscar (2021)
Custodian
Zecua, Isabel (2023)
Instructional Lab Technician II (Chemistry)
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Abramoff, Phil (2001)
Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Marquette University, Wisconsin
M.A., M.S., Michigan State University
Aguilar, Daniel (2016)
Associate Professor, Counseling
B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
M.Ed., University of California, Los Angeles
Allison, Case-Barton (2021)
Coordinator, Student Health Center
B.S.N., California State University, Chico
M.P.H., Walden University
Alnaji, Loay (2017)
Associate Professor, Computer Science
B.A., Yarmouk University
M.S., California State University, Fresno
DBA, Argosy University, Los Angeles
Arzunyan, Silva (2016)
Associate Professor, Counseling DSPS
B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
M.A., Azusa Pacific University, Azusa
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Baca, Josepha (2021)
Dean, Student Learning
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
M.B.A., California Lutheran University
M.Ed., University of California, Santa Barbara
Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara
Bair, Johnathan (2019)
Associate Professor, Multimedia/Game Design
B.S., The Art Institute of California, Los Angeles
Baker, Jeffrey (2000)
Professor, English
B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.A., Ph.D., Purdue University
Baker, John (1990)
Professor, Anthropology
B.A., Pepperdine University
Ph.D., University of Hamburg
Balam, Gregory (2014)
Assistant Professor, Counseling
B.A., California State University, Northridge
M.S., California Lutheran University
Balas, Kevin (2016)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.A., California State University, Northridge
M.S., California State University, Northridge
Ballestero, Lee (2007)
Professor, Political Science
B.A., California State University, San Marcos
M.A., University of California, Riverside
M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Irvine
Barbier, Ashley (2014)
Associate Professor, Anthropology
B.A., University of South Carolina
M.A., University of Hawaii at Manoa
Ph.D., University of Hawaii at Manoa
Basile, Chad (2015)
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice
B.S., University of California, Davis
J.D., Monterey College of Law, Monterey
Basmajian, Lydia (2011)
Professor, Counselor
A.A., Los Angeles Valley College
B.A., California State University, Northridge
M.S., California State University, Northridge
Bassi, Sile (2007)
Professor, Learning Disabilities
B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
M.A., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Beltran, Eddie (2016)
Associate Professor, Counseling
B.S., California Lutheran University
M.S., California Lutheran University
Ed.D, California Lutheran University
Benassi III, August (2008)
Professor, Communication Studies
B.S., Bradley University
M.A., Illinois State University
Bennett, Darrell (Perry) (2004)
Professor, Modern Languages
B.A., McGill University, Quebec, Canada
M.A., A.B.D., University of California, Santa Barbara
Bennington, Ruth (2015)
Associate Professor, Accounting
Bachelor of Civil Law, University College Dublin, Ireland
M.B.A., Woodbury University
Bespalov, Oleg (2018)
Dean, Student Learning,
B.A., La Salle University
M.B.A., La Salle University
Birchman, David (2001)
Professor, English
B.A., Western Washington State College
M.A., Reed College
Black, Adam (2017)
Associate Professor, Kinesiology
B.S., California State University, Northridge
M.S., California State University, Northridge
Block, Nicole (2016)
Associate Professor, FTMA
B.A., University of California, San Diego
M.A., California State University, Fullerton
Booth, Kathrine (2017)
Associate Professor, English
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
M.A., Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles
Ph.D., Queen Mary, University of London
Boucquey, Veronique (2017)
Associate Professor, Psychology
B.S., University of California, San Diego
M.S., University of California, Irvine
Ph.D., University of California, Irvine
Bowen, Nathan (2009)
Professor, Music
B.A., Brigham Young University
M.A., Ph.D., Queens College, City University of New York
Bowman, Allison (2016)
Associate Professor, Communication Studies
A.A., Moorpark College
B.A., Concordia University Irvine
M.A., California State University, Long Beach
Brackley, Deborah (2015)
Interim Assistant Dean, Student Learning
B.A., San Diego State University
M.Ed., UC Santa Cruz
Bradford, Wade (2010)
Professor, English
B.A., California State University, Northridge
M.A., California State University, Northridge
Brinkman IV, Chuck (1997)
Professor, Counselor
B.A., A.B.D., University of California, Santa Barbara
M.S., California State University, Northridge
Brown, Nenagh (1999)
Professor, History
B.A., Durham University
M.A., Ohio State University
Bryant, Sandy (2007)
Professor, Biology
B.S., University of Utah
Ph.D., University of Utah
Butler, Doreen Renee (2014)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.A., California State University, Northridge
M.A., California State University, Northridge
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Cabral, Robert (2020)
Dean, Student Learning,
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
M.A.O.M., Antioch University
M.S., Walden University
C.P.M., Stanford University
Calfin, Matthew (2019)
Dean, Student Learning,
Ed.D., Eastern Michigan University
Callis, Stephen (1998)
Professor, Photography
B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
M.F.A., California Institute of the Arts
Camarena, Esmeralda (2020)
Assistant Professor, Counseling
B.A., California State University, Long Beach
M.S., California Lutheran University
Campbell, Julie (2005)
Professor, Psychology
B.S., California State University, Northridge
M.A., California State University, Northridge
Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara
Casas, Rachel (2023)
Assistant Professor, Psychology
B.A., California State University, Northridge
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Case-Barton, Allison (2021)
Coordinator, Student Health Center
B.S.N., California State University, Chico
M.P.H., Walden University
Cassaro, Matthew (2016)
Associate Professor, Learning Disabilities Specialist
B.A., California State University, Northridge
M.Ed., California Lutheran University
Chen, Audrey (2011)
Professor, Biology
B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Ph.D., Albany Medical College
Clark, Jennifer (2015)
Vice President, Business Services
B.A., University of California, San Diego
M.Ed., University of California, Los Angeles
M.B.A., California State University, Channel Islands
Ed.D., Pepperdine University
Coleman, Tamarra (2017)
Associate Professor, English
B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
M.A., DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Colman, Patricia (2005)
Professor, History
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
M.A., University of California, Los Angeles
M.A., California State University, Northridge
Copeland, Christopher (2016)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.A., Capital University, Columbus, OH
M.S., University of Dayton, Dayton, OH
M.A., Otterbein University, Westerville, OH
Coulter, Shannon (2016)
Associatet Professor, Child Development
B.A., California State University, Channel Islands
M.A., California State University, Northridge
Courtney, Katherine (2002)
Professor, Biology
B.S., University of California, Davis
M.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Crater, Matthew (2021)
Assistant Professor, Athletic Director
B.S., University of Montana-Western
M.S., Fresno Pacific University
Crisostomo, Vincent (2011)
Professor, Chemistry
B.S., University of the Philippines
Ph.D., University of Connecticut
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Dadabhoy, Khushnur (2019)
Dean, Student Learning,
B.A., University of Bombay, India
M.A., University of Wisconsin
Ph.D., University of Colorado
Darwin, Robert (2006)
Professor, Radiologic Technology
B.S., Loma Linda University
M.H.A., California State University, Los Angeles
David, Elizabeth (2023)
Dean, Student Learning,
B.A., San Jose State University
M.A., San Jose State University
Diaz, Pablo (2015)
Associate Professor, Counselor
B.A., California State University, Monterey Bay
M.A., San Jose State University
Dickey, Jodi (2014)
Associate Professor, Counseling
B.A. San Jose State University
M.S., California State University, Northridge
Dieterich, Michelle (2013)
Associate Professor, Nursing
A.A., Moorpark College
B.S., California State University, Dominguez Hills
M.S., California State University, Dominguez Hills
Dombourian, Sona (2007)
Professor, English
B.A., California State University, Northridge
M.A., California State University, Northridge
Domenech, Julia (2023)
Assistant Professor, Earth Science/Geology
B.S., Western Illinois University
M.S., Mississippi State University
Ph.D., Mississippi State University
Douglass, Christy (2022)
Assistant Professor, Business
B.A., California Lutheran University
B.S., California Lutheran University
MBA., California Lutheran University
Doyle, Stephen (1990)
Professor, Communication Studies
B.A., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
M.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Drane, Laurel (2019)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., California State University, Channel Islands
M.S., California State University, Channel Islands
Drummond, Shamora (2023)
Assistant Professor, Ethnic Studies
B.A., California State University, Northridge
M.A., University of California, Los Angeles
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Edwards, Charles (Rick) (2018)
Assistant Professor, Astronomy/Physics
B.S., University of Memphis
M.S., Catholic University of America
Edwards, Rex (2002)
Professor, Economics
B.A., University of Texas, Austin
M.B.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills
Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin
Elliot, Brandon (2014)
Associate Professor, Music
B.A., California State University, Fullerton
M.M., University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
Enriquez, Marcos (2001)
Professor, Mathematics
B.A., California State University, Northridge
M.S., California State University, Northridge
Etman, Lydia (2016)
Associate Professor, Art History
A.S., Moorpark College, Moorpark
B.A., California State University, Channel Islands
M.A., California State University, Northridge
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Fagan, Suzanne (2016)
Associate Professor, Theatre Arts
B.F.A., Ohio University, Athens
M.F.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Forbes, John (2022)
Vice President, Academic Affairs
B.S., Taylor University
M.A.,California State University, Fresno
Ed.D., University of California Davis; California State University, Fresno
Franke, Deanna (1994)
Professor, Chemistry
B.S., California Lutheran University
Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara
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Gabrielyan, Roza (2020)
Assistant Professor, English
B.A., California State University, Northridge
M.S., California State University, Northridge
Garcia, Cristina (2019)
Associate Professor, Counselor
B.A., California State University, Northridge
M.S., California State University, Northridge
Garcia, Edmund (2001)
Professor, Computer Network Systems Engineering
B.S., California State University, Los Angeles
Garcia, Monica (2019)
Dean, Student Learning,
M.A., Pacific Oaks College, Pasadena
Gasparyan, Hovik (2020)
Assistant Professor, Biology
B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Ph.D., University of California, Riverside
Gebru, Amanuel (2013)
Vice President, Student Support,
B.A., California State University, Long Beach
M.S., California State University, Long Beach
Ed.D., University of La Verne
Gharabighi Oliven, Anasheh (2017)
Associate Professor, Communications Studies
B.A., California State University, Northridge
M.A., California State University, Northridge
Gillis-Smith, Elizabeth (2004)
Professor, English
B.A., Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
M.A., California State University, Northridge
Gonzalez, Fidel (2023)
Assistant Professor, Counseling
B.A., California State University, Northridge
M.S., California State University, Northridge
Gonzalez, Fidel (2023)
Assistant Professor, Counseling
B.A., California State University, Northridge
M.S., California State University, Northridge
Gresh, Rebecca (2020)
Assistant Professor, Sociology
A.A., Mira Costa College
B.A., University of California, San Diego
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Guevara, Daniela (2019)
Associate Professor, English
B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
M.A., California Polytechnic State University, Pomona
M.S., California State University, Fullerton
Gutierrez, Claudia (2016)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
A.A., Fullerton College, Fullerton
B.A., California State University, Fullerton
M.A.,California State University, Fullerton
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Herlocker, Brian (2017)
Associate Professor, Philosophy
B.A., St. Olaf College
M.S., University of Notre Dame
Ph.D., University of Chicago Divinity School
Hernandez, Hugo (2010)
Professor, History
B.A., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Hernandez, Jazmir (2007)
Professor, Biology
M.S., Universidad Centralde Venezuela
M.D., Universidad Centralde Venezuela
M.S., Pennsylvania State University
Ph.D., University Park
Herzig, Jolie (2015)
Associate Professor, Counselor DSPS
B.A., Westmont College
M.S., California Lutheran University
Ed.D, Concordia University Texas
Hess, Trevor (2016)
Assistant Professor, Counseling
B.A., Westmont College, Santa Barbara
M.S., California Lutheran University
Higashida, Carol (1998)
Dean, Student Learning,
B.S.N., University of California, Los Angeles
M.N., University of California, Los Angeles
Ed.D, California Lutheran University
Hoffman-Han, Alison (2014)
Assistant Professor, Film Studies
B.A., California State University, Long Beach
M.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
Horn, JennaProfessor, Communication Studies
I
Iniguez, Jorge (2023)
Assistant Professor, Biology
B.S., California State University, Northridge
M.S., California State University, Northridge
Ph.D., University of California Irvine
J
Johnson, Jana (2008)
Professor, Biology
B.A., University of Texas, Austin
M.S., Texas State University
Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
Johnston Merickel, Heidi (2022)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S., University of Phoenix
M.S.N., Saint Xavier University
M.A., Antioch University
Ed.D., American College of Education
Joiner, Charles (Steve) (2007)
Professor, Chemistry
B.S., University of California Los Angeles
Ph.D., University of California Los Angeles
K
Kaprelian, Danielle (2012)
Professor, Librarian
B.A., University of California, Irvine
M.S., San Jose State University
Karkare, Subhash (2007)
Professor, Biotechnology/Biology
B. Tech., Indian Institute of Technology
M.S., Rutgers University
M. Phil., Ph.D., Rutgers University
Ph.D., Rutgers University
Kaye, Jeremy (2012)
Professor, English
B.A., California State University, Fullerton
M.A., University of California, Riverside
Ph.D., University of California, Riverside
Keil, Robert (1997)
Professor, Chemistry
B.S., University of California, Berkeley
Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara
Kenedy, Donald Ryan (2011)
Professor, English
B.A., California State University, Fresno
M.A., California State University, Fresno
Kephart, Traycie (2004)
Professor, Kinesiology/Coach
A.A., Los Angeles Valley College
B.A., California Lutheran University
M.A., California State University, Northridge
Khachadoorian, Vahe (2014)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
M.S., California State University, Northridge
Kinkella, Andrew (2004)
Professor, Anthropology
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
M.A., California State University, Northridge
Ph.D., University of California, Riverside
Kinkella, Susan (2004)
Professor, History
A.A., Los Angeles Pierce College
B.A., California State University Northridge
M.A., California State University Northridge
Kinsey, JackieAssistant Professor, Librarian
Kreil, Jeffrey (2008)
Professor, Kinesiology
B.S., California State University, Fullerton
M.S., California University of Pennsylvania
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Lajoie, Ashley (2016)
Associate Professor, Counseling
A.A., Ventura College
B.A., California State University, Channel Islands
M.S.W., California State University, Northridge
Ed.D., California State University, Fresno State
Larson, Candice (2002)
Professor, Radio/TV
B.A., University of Michigan
M.A., California State University, Fullerton
Lee, Christina (2010)
Professor, Nursing Coordinator
B.S., Sonoma State University, Rohnert Part
M.S., Mount St. Mary’s College
Lizée, Erika (2008)
Professor, Art
B.F.A., University of North Carolina, Asheville
M.F.A., California State University, Northridge
Loprieno, John (2006)
Professor, Theatre Arts
A.A., A.S., Harper College
B.A., Lewis University, Illinois
M.F.A., University of Minnesota
M.A., National University, San Diego
Loughman, Kyle (2015)
Associate Professor, English
B.A., Brown University
M.A., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Ed.D., University of California, Santa Barbara
Lovati, Karen (2020)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
A.S.N., Moorpark College
B.S.N., M.S.N., Western Governors University,
Lybarger-Monson, Kara (2005)
Professor, English
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
M.A., Claremont Graduate University
M
Macias, Shannon (2017)
Associate Professor, Accounting
B.S., California State University, Northridge
M.S., Golden Gate University
Mai, Letrisha (1995)
Professor, Counselor; Articulation Officer
B.A., California State University, Northridge
M.S., California State University, Northridge
Mallory, Jennifer (2016)
Associate Professor, Chemistry
A.S., Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo
B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
M.S., University of California, Santa Barbara
Mansfield, Jerry (2004)
Professor, English
A.S., Roane State Community College
B.S., Cumberland College
M.F.A., Vermont College
Marten, Norman (2005)
Professor, Biology
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Ph.D., University of California, Riverside
Martin, Perry (2016)
Associate Professor, Business
B.S., Park University, El Paso, TX
M.A., Webster University, Fort Bliss, TX
M.B.A., Webster University, Fort Bliss, TX
Ed.D., University of LaVerne
Maxey, Jamee (2007)
Professor, Nursing
A.S., Moorpark College
B.S., Southern Utah University
M.N., Mount St. Mary’s College
McCall, Jill (2000)
Professor, Speech/Forensics
B.S., Bradley University
M.A., Ball State University
McGowan, Cynthia (2007)
Professor, Child Development
B.A., Willamette University
M.A., Mills College
Ed.D., California Lutheran University
Megill, Beth (2007)
Professor, Dance
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
M.F.A., University of California, Irvine
Melendez, Marnie (2015)
Associate Professor, Counseling EOPS
B.A., California State University, Northridge
M.S., California Lutheran University
Messinger, Rachel (2008)
Professor, Anthropology
B.S., Vassar College
M.A., Hunter College
M.Phil., City University of New York Graduate Center
PH.D., City University of New York Graduate Center
Miller, Beth (2014)
Associate Professor, Biology
B.A., Brandeis University
Ph.D., Stanford University
Minet, Cynthia (2001)
Professor, Studio Art
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
M.F.A., San Francisco State University
Morgan, Matthew (2014)
Associate Professor, Philosophy
B.A., Northwest University
M.A., Loyola Marymount University
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Mui, Gary (2019)
Assistant Professor, Exotic Animal Training and Management
A.S., Moorpark College
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
B.S., University of California, Berkeley
M.A., Chapman University
Myshina, Olga (2011)
Professor, Nursing
A.A., Los Angeles Pierce College
B.S.N., California State University, Northridge
M.S.N., University of California, Los Angeles
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Nava, Michael (2019)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., California State University, Channel Islands
M.S., University of California, Santa Barbara
Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara
Nguyen, Diana (1998)
Professor, Mathematics
B.S., M.S., University of California, Riverside
Nikjeh, Esmaail (2016)
Associate Professor, Computer Science
B.S., Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
M.S., California State University, Northridge
M.S., California State University, Channel Islands
O
Ogimachi, Tom (2011)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
M.S., University of California, Riverside
P
Patronete, Jenna (2017)
Associate Professor, Communications Studies
B.A., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
Paul, Curtis (2004)
Professor, Mathematics
B.S., University of Georgia
M.S., California State University, Northridge
Pawluk, Tiffany (2014)
Associate Professor, Chemistry
A.S., College of Lake County, Illinois
B.S., M.S., Southern Illinois University
Petrello, Rena (2004)
Professor, Mathematics
B.A., California State University, Northridge
M.A., California State University, Northridge
Petrello, Rolland (1991)
Professor, Communication Studies
A.A., Moorpark College
B.S., Southern Utah State College
M.A., Miami University of Ohio
Pfeffer, Steven (2006)
Professor, Political Science
B.A., Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara
M.A., University of California, Riverside
Plummer, Kenny (2020)
Assistant Professor, Kinesiology/Health Ed/Coach
A.A., Moorpark College
B.A., Montana State University
M.A., Fresno Pacific University
Porto-Garcia, Kellie (2020)
Assistant Professor, Counseling
B.A., Vanguard University of So. California
M.S., California Lutheran University
Ed.D., Argosy University
Purdy, Brendan (2008)
Professor, Mathematics
B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
M.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
M.A., Ph.D. University of California, Irvine
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Ramirez, Giselle (2012)
Associate Professor, Counselor
B.A., California State University, Northridge
M.S., California State University, Northridge
Reed, Cynthia (2005)
Professor, Mathematics
B.A., Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
M.A., Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Reese, Erik (2013)
Associate Professor, Physics/Astronomy
B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
M.S., University of Chicago
Ph.D., University of Chicago
Relle, Scarlet (2011)
Professor, Engineering
B.S., California State University, Northridge
M.S., University of California, Irvine
Ph.D., University of California, Irvine
Rickard, Kevin (2021)
Assistant Professor, Computer Information Systems
B.S., California State University, Northridge
M.B.A., Pepperdine University
Risdana, Haleh (2014)
Professor, Theatre Arts
A.A., Saddleback Community College
B.A., California State University, Long Beach
M.F.A., Brigham Young University
Roaquin, Marc (2023)
Assistant Professor, Counseling
B.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills
M.E., University of Southern California
Rodriguez, Angelica (2016)
Associate Professor, Counseling
A.A., Ventura College, Ventura
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
M.S., California Lutheran University
Rubinstein, Daniel (2016)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.A., Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
M.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Ruter, Sherry (1999)
Professor, Kinesiology/Health Education
B.A., California State University, Chico
M.A., Azusa Pacific University
S
Salas, Robert (2004)
Professor, Dance
B.A., University of California, Irvine
M.F.A., University of California, Irvine
Sanchez, Rosa (2022)
Assistant Professor, Counseling
B.S., California State University, Northridge
M.S., California Lutheran University
Sankaran, Dalila (2004)
Professor, Nursing
A.A., San Bernardino Valley College
A.S., San Bernardino Valley College
B.S.N., California State University, Dominguez Hills
M.S.N., California State University, Dominguez Hills
Scrofano, Diane (2007)
Professor, English
B.A., California Lutheran University
M.A., California State University, Northridge
M.L.I.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Setmire, Elisa (2009)
Professor, Psychology
A.A., Mira Costa Community College
B.A., Humboldt State University
M.A., Humboldt State University
Shargo, Eric (1992)
Professor, Biology
B.A., California State University, Northridge
M.S., California State University, Northridge
Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
Sims, Sydney (1989)
Professor, English
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
M.A., University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
Slattum, Nils (2000)
Professor, English
B.A., California Lutheran University
M.A., Northern Arizona University
Snowden, Lauren (2019)
Associate Professor, FTVM
A.A., Allan Hancock College
B.A., California State University, Northridge
M.A., National University
Sokenu, Julius (2007)
President,
B.A., University of Southern California
B.S., University of Southern California
M.F.A., Arizona State University
Ed.D., Boston University
Stansbury, Amanda (2023)
Assistant Professor, Exotic Animal Training and Management
B.A., New College of Florida
M.S., Western Illinois University
Ph.D., University of St. Andrews
Stewart, Neal (2008)
Professor, Communication Studies
B.S., Kansas State University
M.A., Kansas State University
Stuart, Michael (2016)
Associate Professor, Kinesiology/Health
A.A., Moorpark College, Moorpark
B.A., Fresno State University, Fresno
M.S., Azusa Pacific University, Azusa
Sumal, Navreet (2007)
Professor, Business
B.S., University of California, San Diego
M.B.A., Santa Clara University
Swartz, Brian (2015)
Associate Professor, Environmental Sciences
B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara
M.S., University of Cambridge
Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
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Tabbakhian, Melia (2016)
Associate Professor, Biology
A.A., College of the Canyons, Santa Clarita
B.S., University of California, Irvine
M.S., University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Tabije-Ebuen, Milagros (2020)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., Mariano Marcos State University
M.S.N., California State University, Dominguez Hills
D.S.N., Grand Canyon University
Tennenhouse, Tracy (1998)
Professor, English
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
M.A., Ph.D., University of California Santa Barbara
Terzian, Tammy (2020)
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.S., M.S., California State University, Channel Islands
Thompson, Trulie (2014)
Associate Professor, Counseling
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
M.S., San Francisco State University
Topolinski, Katrina (2014)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., M.S., California State University, Channel Islands
Torabyan, Armine (2016)
Associate Professor, Radiologic Technology
B.S. (1), California State University, Northridge
B.S. (2), California State University, Northridge
M.B.A., University of Phoenix, Pasadena
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Vieira, Danielle (2004)
Professor, Sociology
B.A., California State University, Northridge
M.A., California State University, Northridge
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Whitson, Beau (2022)
Assistant Professor, Counseling DSPS
B.S., University of California, San Diego
M.A., Loyola Marymount University
Whittington-Studer, Jamie (2020)
Assistant Professor, Communication Studies
B.A., Concordia University Irvine
M.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Wilcox, Sean (2019)
Associate Professor, Biology
B.S., M.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Winkler, Helga (1996)
Professor, Spanish
B.A., Arizona State University, Tempe
B.A., University of Aachen
M.A., University of Kiel
Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin
Woodhouse, Brenda (2002)
Professor, Exotic Animal Training and Management
A.A., Moorpark College
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Young, Brian (2014)
Assistant Professor, English
B.A. (1), University of California, Davis
B.A. (2), University of California, Davis
Ph.D., University of California, Davis
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Zaldivar, Samantha (2015)
Associate Professor, Counselor
B.S., California State University, Fullerton
M.S., University of La Verne
Zepeda, Arturo (2022)
Assistant Professor, Ethnic Studies
B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
M.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Zhang, Rui (Ray) (2005)
Professor, Economics
B.A., Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
M.B.A., Chapman University School of Business and Economics
M.A., Claremont Graduate University, Claremont
Zucca, Gerardo (2004)
Professor, Ceramics
B.S., California State University, Northridge
B.F.A., Art Center of Design
M.A., California State University, Northridge
M.F.A. California State University, Northridge