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.
Mali Bakhshi
Assistant Professor
Mali Bakhshi
Faculty Additional Employment
Mali Bakhshi
Special Consultant
Satu Larson
Assistant Professor
Satu Larson
Faculty Additional Employment
Ann Lurati
Lecturer
Ann Lurati
Special Consultant
Ann Lurati
Instructional Faculty
Alyssa Erikson
Professor
Alyssa Erikson
Department Chair AY
Alyssa Erikson
Special Consultant
Alyssa Erikson
Faculty Additional Employment
Connie Riley
Special Consultant-Hourly
Ignacio Navarro
Professor
Ignacio Navarro
Department Chair
Ignacio Navarro
Special Consultant
Kim Judson
Professor
Jim Raines
Professor
Trish Sevene
Professor
Trish Sevene
Department Chair AY
Trish Sevene
Special Consultant
Trish Sevene
Special Consultant
Kent Adams
Professor
Kent Adams
Instr Fac,Spcl Pgms-For Credit
George Beckham
Professor
Maria Bellumori
Professor
Ryan Luke
Professor
Steven Machek
Assistant Professor
Steven Machek
Special Consultant
Steven Machek
Special Consultant
Eric Martin
Professor
Sara Powell
Associate Professor
Sara Powell
Faculty Additional Employment
Sara Powell
Special Consultant
Karen Cameron
Lecturer
Julie Altman
Professor
Julie Altman
Faculty Additional Employment
Maria Gurrola
Professor
Maria Gurrola
Special Consultant
Stephanie Moore
Kamilah Majied
Professor
Renie Rondon Jackson
Assistant Professor
Renie Rondon Jackson
Special Consultant
Lisa Dopfel
Special Consultant - Hourly
Lena Allen
Special Consultant
Lena Allen
Special Consultant
Lena Allen
Special Consultant
Lena Allen
Faculty Additional Employment
Lena Allen
Field Education Coordinator & Lecturer
Staff
Support Staff
Kendra Lunde
Administrative Support Coordinator
Crescenda Zuccaro
Administrative Analyst/Specialist
Gina Bohn
Extended Education Academic Credit Programs Coordinator
Vanessa H. Gonzales
Administrative Support Coordinator
Gabriela Jorge Maldonado
Outreach Program Specialist
Haven Brearton
Administrative Support Coordinator
Adrienne Saxton
Lecturer