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
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
Kimi Crossman
Associate Professor
Kimi Crossman
Special Consultant - Hourly
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
Meet Our Staff
Learn more about our department’s helpful and knowledgeable staff.
Monica Gutierrez
Administrative Support Coordinator