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, Faculty Additional Employment, IF Summer Session State Support
Satu Larson
Assistant Professor, Faculty Additional Employment, IF Summer Session State Support
Ann Lurati
Lecturer, IF Summer Session State Support
Alyssa Erikson
Professor, Department Chair AY, Faculty Additional Employment
Connie Riley
Lecturer A
Ignacio Navarro
Professor, Department Chair, Faculty Additional Employment
Kim Judson
Professor
Jim Raines
Professor, Summer Session - State Support
Trish Sevene
Professor, Department Chair AY, Faculty Additional Employment
Kent Adams
Professor, If Summer Session State Supprt
George Beckham
Professor
Maria Bellumori
Professor
Ryan Luke
Professor, Faculty Additional Employment, If Summer Session State Supprt
Steven Machek
Assistant Professor
Eric Martin
Professor
Sara Powell
Associate Professor, If Summer Session State Supprt
Karen Cameron
Lecturer
Julie Altman
Professor, Acting Department Chair AY
Maria Gurrola
Professor, Faculty Additional Employment
Kamilah Majied
Professor
Renie Rondon Jackson
Assistant Professor
Lisa Dopfel
Special Consultant - Hourly
Lena Allen
Faculty Additional Employment, 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 Specialist, Outreach, Recruitment & Admissions Coordinator
Haven Brearton
Administrative Support Coordinator
Adrienne Saxton
Lecturer, Field Practice Program Coordinator
