
Faculty and Staff
Learn from faculty members with expertise in family dynamics and human development across the lifespan.
In the Human Development and Family Science Department at Cal State Monterey Bay, you will learn from professors and instructors with expertise in areas such as technology and relationships, parents’ attitudes toward multi-language learning, ethnic identity, interpersonal violence, social policy and STEM education.
You will also receive personalized guidance and support from an expert staff, including academic advisors.
Meet Our Faculty and Staff
Learn more about our faculty members, including their research and teaching interests.


Rob Weisskirch
Special Consultant - Academic Senate Parliamentarian

Rob Weisskirch
Department Chair AY

Janinne Chadwick
AY Lecturer B

Janinne Chadwick
Special Consultant

Kimi Crossman
Associate Professor

Kimi Crossman
Special Consultant - Hourly

Kimi Crossman
Special Consultant

Kimi Crossman
Special Consultant

Helen Fann
Assistant Professor

Kimberlyn Forte
AY Lecturer A

Kimberlyn Forte
Lecturer

Kimberlyn Forte
Lecturer

Kimberlyn Forte
Special Consultant

Kari Galer
AY Lecturer A

Marylyn Kajs-Wyllie
AY Lecturer A

Marylyn Kajs-Wyllie
Instructional Faculty

Salina Lopez
AY Lecturer B

Salina Lopez
Lecturer

Salina Lopez
Special Consultant

Salina Lopez
Special Consultant

Salina Lopez
Lecturer

Salina Lopez
Faculty Additional Employment

Tess Shirefley
Assistant Professor

Tess Shirefley
Assistant Professor

Tess Shirefley
Special Consultant

Monica Gutierrez
Administrative Support Coordinator
