Faculty and Staff

At Cal State Monterey Bay, the College of Health Sciences and Human Services prepares students to launch rewarding careers that make a difference in health care, human services, social work, and public policy.

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At Cal State Monterey Bay, the College of Health Sciences and Human Services prepares students to launch rewarding careers that make a difference in health care, human services, social work, and public policy. With three undergraduate degrees and one master’s program, we offer hands-on learning and personalized support from your first semester through graduation.

The college is led by the dean, in collaboration with the chief assistant to the dean and a team of staff who are here to help you succeed. Each academic department is guided by a peer-elected chair and staffed by dedicated faculty, professors and lecturers, who are not only experts in their fields, but also mentors who care about your goals.

Through innovative teaching, real-world experience, and a strong focus on community impact, our programs are designed to give you the knowledge, confidence, and connections to thrive.

Staff

Support Staff

Kendra Lunde

Kendra Lunde

Administrative Support Coordinator

Crescenda Zuccaro

Crescenda Zuccaro

Administrative Analyst/Specialist

Gina Bohn

Gina Bohn

Extended Education Academic Credit Programs Coordinator

Vanessa H. Gonzales

Vanessa H. Gonzales

Administrative Support Coordinator

Gabriela Jorge Maldonado

Gabriela Jorge Maldonado

Outreach Specialist

Haven Brearton

Haven Brearton

Administrative Support Coordinator

Adrienne Saxton

Adrienne Saxton

Lecturer

Adrienne Saxton

Adrienne Saxton

Field Practice Program Coordinator

Michael Mendoza

Michael Mendoza

Administrative Support Coordinator

Organization Chart

Dept. Chair

Dr. Ignacio Navarro

Staff

Haven Brearton, ASC II
Adrienne Saxton, SSP III

Tenure Track Faculty

Dr. Daramola Cabral
Dr. Kim Judson
Dr. James Raines

Lecturers

Part Time 12

Dept. Chair

Dr. Trish Sevene

Staff

Michael Mendoza, ASC II

Tenure Track Faculty 

Dr. Kent Adams
Dr. George Beckham 
Dr. Maria Bellumori 
Dr. Lisa Leininger 
Dr. Ryan Luke
Dr. Steven Machek 
Dr. Eric Martin
Dr. Sara Powell

Lecturers 

Part Time 10

Dept. Chair

Dr. Alyssa Erikson

Staff

Gina Bohn, ASC II

Tenure Track Faculty 

Dr. Mali Bakhshi 
Dr. Satu Larson

Lecturers 

Part Time 6

Dept. Chair

Dr. Julie Altman

Staff

Vanessa Gonzales, ASC II 
Jessica Sierra, SSP II

Tenure Track Faculty

Dr. Maria Gurrola
Dr. Stephanie Kathan
Dr. Kamilah Majied
Dr. Renié Rondon-Jackson
Dr. Karen Rotabi
Dr. Lisa Stewart

Field Education Coordinator

Lena Allen

Lecturers 

Part Time 22

ASC II

Kendra Lunde

AAS

Crescenda Zuccaro

Chief Assistant to the Dean 

Dr. Kent Adams