Faculty and Staff
Learn alongside scholars and professionals who are committed to helping you think deeply, communicate effectively and make meaningful change in your community.
CSUMB’s humanities and communications faculty are active scholars, creators and professionals. With expertise in areas ranging from pre-law to rhetoric, creative writing, and ethnic and gender studies, our interdisciplinary department embodies both depth and breadth of knowledge.
CSUMB humanities and communication majors also receive personalized guidance and support from a committed team of staff, including academic and career advisors.
Tenure Track Faculty
Phuong Ngueyn (Chair)
Faculty
Zurine De Miguel (Special Consultant, First Year Seminar Program)
Jennifer Lovell (Special Consultant, Service Learning)
Emeritus
Cecilia O'Leary
David Reichard
Debian Marty
Debra Busman
Diana Garcia
Ernest Stromberg
Frances Payne Alber
Ilene Feinman (former Dean)
John Berteaux
Josina Makau (founding Dean)
Kathleen Godfrey
Maria Villaseñor
Renee Curry (former Dean)
Rina Benmayor
Umi Vaughn
Advisor
Staff
Wendy Rutledge, Administrative Support Coordinator II
Natalie Carbonel, Administrative Support Coordinator I