Faculty

California School of Education

Core Faculty

Evangeline Akridge
Assistant Professor, MAE/EdS/PPS School Psychology
PsyD, Educational Psychology, 2013, Alliant International University
Research interests: Culture and Ethnic Diversity, Charter School Education, Mental Health, Social Emotional Learning

Tamara Andersen
Assistant Program Director, Teacher Education, Assistant Professor
EdD, Educational Leadership, 2011, Argosy University
Research interests: integration of International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) -Educational Standards in online Teacher Preparation Programs

Elizabeth Ashline
Assistant Professor, Online, Teacher Education
PhD, General Psychology, 2021, Grand Canyon University
Research interests: autism spectrum disorder; inclusion; inclusive instructional practices; co-teaching; supporting Higher Ed courses based on perception of novelist and veteran teachers

Donna Block
Associate Professor, Teacher Education
EdD, 2016, Alliant International University

Peter Byun
Associate Professor, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, ELM, Teacher Education, CTEL, Bilingual Authorization, SEI
PhD, Linguistics; 2006; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Research interests: Input, Interaction, and Output in SLA; Automaticity and skill-specificity; TESOL/TEFL program development

Stephen J. Cochrane
Professor, Teacher Education
PhD, Education, 2005, Capella University
Research interests: Positive Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, and Neurology interventions for learning disabilities and sensory processing disorders. 

Steven Fisher
Associate Professor, PPS/MAE/EdS
PsyD, Clinical Psychology, 1998, United States International University
Research interests: Child maltreatment, school-based mental health services, and child/adolescent disruptive behavior disorders

Danielle Hankins
Assistant Professor, Online, Educational Psychology
PsyD, Educational Psychology, 2020, Alliant International University
Research interests: Suicide prevention and intervention, oppositional and conduct disorders, school neuropsychology, advanced cognitive assessment, developmental psychopathology

Joseph Jones
PPS Clinical Practice Coordinator
PsyD, Educational Psychology, 2007, Alliant International University
Research interests: Clinical Psychology

Kenneth Kelch
Program Director, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Language Education, CTEL, and Bilingual Authorization; and International Language Education and Cultural Center, Teacher Education, ELM, CTEL, Bilingual Authorization, SEI
EdD, TESOL, 2005, Alliant International University
Research interests: TESOL teacher education, curriculum development, research design and qualitative research

Tanya MacMartin
Assistant Professor, Teacher Education
Ed.D., Organizational Leadership, 2017, Brandman University
Research interests: effective implementation of project-based learning into the nation’s diverse classrooms to strengthen collegiate preparedness

Theresa Matteson
Assistant Professor, Online, Teacher Education
EdD, Educational Leadership, 2011, Argosy University
Research interests: interventions for at risk students, STEM education, importance of the Arts in student engagement, parental involvement and impacts on student achievement

Laura Mueller
Program Director, Online, School Psychology, and Assistant Professor
PsyD, Educational Psychology, 2010, Alliant International University
Research interests: non-suicidal self injury, trauma, suicide, mindfulness, behavior 

Shawn Nunnally
Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology
PsyD, Educational Psychology, 2010, Alliant International University
Research interests: Neuro Cognitive Processing and Childhood Trauma, Mental Health in Educational Settings, Applied Behavior Analysis, and School Neuropsychology

Vanessa Kovachy
Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology

Cynthia Pancer
Professor, Teacher Education
EdD, Computer Education, 1987, United States International University
Research interests: Virtual learning, teacher preparation, charter schools, blended learning

James Perren
Associate Professor, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, ELM, Teacher Education, CTEL, Bilingual Authorization, SEI
EdD, CITE/TESOL; 2008; Temple University, Pennsylvania
Research interests: Service learning in applied linguistics, intercultural communication, language teaching methodology, technology in language education, and second language acquisition

Chris Pilkington
Assistant Professor, PPS Clinical Practice Director, Educational Leadership and Management
EdD, Educational Leadership and Management, 2013, Alliant International University

Jenny Tellez
Program Director, ASC & ELM, CalAPA Coordinator; Assistant Professor, ELM, San Diego and Online
Doctorate Degree, Organizational Leadership, 2018, University of LaVerne
Research interests: K-12 Education, Higher Education, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership and Systems

Tatiana Rivadeneyra
Program Director of Teacher Education, Assistant Professor
EdD

Sherri Sedler
Program Director, Online, School Counseling, and Assistant Professor
PsyD, Clinical Psychology, 2020, Cal Southern University
Research interests: children & adolescent mental health, trauma, wellness, play and art therapy, compassion fatigue, school counseling in rural communities

Nicole Wolf
PPS Clinical Practice Coordinator, PPS School Counseling

Donald Wofford
Associate Professor, MAE/EdS/PPS
PsyD, Educational Psychology, 2002, California School of Professional Psychology/Alliant International University
Research interests: School based mental health

California School of Forensic Studies

Core Faculty

Marion Chiurazzi
Program Director, Associate Professor
PsyD, Clinical Psychology, 1998, California School of Professional Psychology/Alliant International University, Fresno
Research interests: Correctional psychology and rehabilitation, psychopathy, suicide

Diana M. Concannon
Dean, Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships and Associate Professor
PsyD, Forensic Psychology, 2005, California School of Professional Psychology/Alliant International University
Research interests: Forensic psychology, threat assessment, psycholingusitics, emergency mental health, disaster mental health, competency-based education and training 

Scott Masten
Assistant Professor
PhD, Epidemiology, 2011, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Research interests: Program design and program evaluation

Lissa H. Parker
Program Director, Assistant Professor
PhD, Forensic Psychology, 2009, California School of Forensic Studies/Alliant International University
Research interests: Violent behavior, targeted violence, intimate pa, threat assessment, and rner violence, workplace and school violence prevention, forensic psycholinguistics

Adjunct Faculty

Kimberley Blackmon 
Adjunct Faculty 
PhD, Criminal Justice/Behavioral Science, 2014, Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale 
Research interests: Criminal justice, sex crimes, victim services 

Nanette Burton
Adjunct Faculty
MS, Forensic Behavioral Science, California School of Forensic Studies
Research interests: Violent offenders, threat/risk assessment, victimization, trauma, and the justice system

Kenneth Carr
Adjunct Faculty
PhD, MAOB, California School of Forensic Studies/Alliant International University
Research interests: Justice administration, security management, law enforcement management

Christopher L. Elg
Adjunct Faculty
MA.S., M.P.H., John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Research interests: Law enforcement leadership, critical incident response, public safety

Jeremy R. Jones 
Adjunct Faculty 
M.S., MPhil, PhD, Forensic Psychology - Criminal Justice Specialization, 2021, Walden University 
Research interests: Etiology of sexual criminal behavior, long-term impact of sexual victimization, forensic psychological evaluations, forensic interviews, and interrogations

Glenn Lipson
Adjunct Faculty
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 1986, California School of Professional Psychology/Alliant International University, San Diego
Research interests: Threat assessment, loneliness, preventing sexual misconduct

Luke Matthew Martin
Adjunct Faculty
MBA, JD, Law, 2011, California Western School of Law
Research interests: Mental health law, corporate law, consent, HIPAA and intellectual property

Michael McHenry
Adjunct Faculty
PhD, Education, 2021, Capella University
Research interests: Child forensic interviewing, crimes against children, human trafficking, threat assessment and targeted violence

Jessica Roberts
Adjunct Faculty
PhD, California School of Forensic Studies/Alliant International University
Research interests: Targeted attacks, substance abuse in forensic populations, cultural humility in substance abuse treatment, homelessness services, recovery support services

Teaonna Watson
Adjunct Faculty
PhD, 2021, Walden University 
Research interests: Victimology, criminology, marginalized populations, wrongful convictions 

California School of Management and Leadership

Core Faculty

Shams Al-Ajrawi
Assistant Professor, San Diego, MBA/MS Programs
PhD, Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2021, University of San Diego and San Diego State University (JDP)
Research interests: Brain computer interface application including wireless network communication, artificial intelligent, advanced signal processing, machine learning, and cybersecurity.

J. Rob Handley
Assistant Professor, San Diego, MBA/MS/Doctoral Programs
DBA, 2020, Jacksonville University
Research interests: turnaround leaders and how their attributes lead to a firm’s recovery.

Rachna Kumar
Dean, Professor and Systemwide Program Director, Master’s, Business and Management Programs, San Diego
PhD, Management Information Systems, 1994, New York University, Stern School of Management
Research interests: Establishing trust in virtual teams, sustainable work design for success in outsourcing/offshoring contexts, impacts of technology on self-efficacy, transfer of technology skills to developing economies, technology synchronization and organizational performance, technology mediated learning.

Saba Ozyurt
Professor and Program Director, MBA
PhD, Political Science and Government, 2009, University of California, Irvine
Research interests: Cross-cultural management, diversity, gender empowerment, economic empowerment of disadvantaged communities, refugee and immigrant communities.

Michael Pittman
Assistant Professor, San Diego, MBA
PhD, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Purdue University
Research interests: Human resources management and organizational psychology, seeking to understand (a) why people behave certain ways in the workplace and (b) how to utilize this information to encourage positive behavior and discourage negative behavior.

Huiyu Qian
Associate Professor and Program Director, San Diego, Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
PhD, Applied Mathematics with Concentration on Statistics and Probability, 2009, Lehigh University
Research interests: Statistical analysis and modeling, predictive analysis and forecasting, quantitative research, data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, marketing research, operational optimization, financial mathematics and statistics.

Cory B. Scott
Assistant Professor and Program Director, San Diego, PhD in Leadership (LDR)
EdD, Organizational Leadership, 2017, University of La Verne
Research interests: Ethical perspectives of leadership, toxic leadership, and brain-based pedagogical techniques for conveying, learning, and retaining information.

Aaron Wester
Assistant Professor and Program Director, MS in Data Analytics, MS in Healthcare Analytics, and MS in Information Systems Technology
DM/IST, Information Systems Technology, 2013, University of Phoenix
Research interests: Quantitative research, data science, business intelligence, analytics, data management, user experience design, statistics, machine learning, web development, virtual reality integration, augmented reality design, responsive design, emerging video gaming innovations disruption, interaction design.

Adjunct Faculty

Abdullah Alshawi 
Adjunct Faculty, San Diego 
DBA, Marketing, 2023, Alliant International University 
Research interests: advertising, marketing, particularly digital marketing, social media marketing, branding, and global marketing.

Jeff Bajah 
Adjunct Faculty, Los Angeles 
EdD, Higher Education Leadership, 2016, California Lutheran University 
MBA, Finance, 2010, Kaplan University 
M.S., Quantitative Economics, 2017, California Lutheran University 
M.S., Data Analytics, 2021, Southern New Hampshire University 
Research interests: business statistics, quantitative and qualitative research methods, data analytics, finance, management information systems, management and leadership. 

Juan Canedo 
Adjunct Faculty, Los Angeles 
DBA, 2018, Argosy University 
Research interests: human resources management, operations, organizational behavior.

Lutheran Carter                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Adjunct Faculty, San Diego
EdD, Organizational Leadership, 2021, Grand Canyon University
Research interests: leadership and project management experience, particularly in areas such as conflict resolution, change management, strategic management, operations management, and decision-making.

Kabalan Elahmadie
Adjunct Faculty, San Diego
MBA, Information Technology, 2013, University of Phoenix
Research interests: software development with focus on Data Analytics and Decision Algorithm, Database Design Principles and Technology, Programing Languages, and Project Management.  

James Ellis
Adjunct Faculty, San Diego
DBA, Statistics and Strategic Management, 2019, Alliant International University
Research interests: project management and data analytics.

Dexter Francis
Adjunct Faculty, San Diego
PhD, Information Technology, 2016, Capella University
Research interests: software engineering, information technology management, computer programing, networking, data visualization, cybersecurity and big data.

Hasan Galib
Adjunct Faculty, San Diego
DBA, Business Administration (Marketing), 2013, Alliant International University
Research interests: Customer relationship management, social media marketing, mobile marketing, digital marketing, consumer behavior, international marketing, cross-cultural marketing, internet marketing.

Joe Garbanzos 
Adjunct Faculty, San Diego 
Master in Public Health/MS Advance Management (dual program), 2013, Claremont Graduate School
EMBA, 1996, Claremont Graduate School
Research interests: legal, regulatory, and ethical Issues in modern healthcare structures, health information exchange, healthcare systems, services and infrastructure, managerial decision making, strategy and financial planning.

Anna Gladys
Adjunct Faculty, San Diego
EdD, Organizational Leadership, 2014, Pepperdine University
Research interests: organizational leadership, business processes, and scientific foundations, team building and success across many organizational venues, forays into new methods and models for encouraging innovation, creativity, and productivity reflect a personal belief system where the individual is valued and respected.

Susan Haugh
Adjunct Faculty, San Diego
M.Ed, Education Technology, SDSU
Research interests: Performance improvement, technology, hospitality, non-profit, strategic planning, project coordination.

Janine Heiberger
Adjunct Faculty, San Diego
MBA, University of Phoenix; ICAgile Certified Professional (ICP), International Consortium for Agile (ICAgile), Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute (PMI)
Research interests: complex project management, execution and team leadership, process optimization, data analysis, client relationships, quality & continuous improvement.

Yousef Ibrahim
Adjunct Faculty, San Diego
DBA, Strategy, 2014, Alliant International University
Research interests: strategic management, organizational behavior and global leadership, international marketing management, international business, change management, technology and innovation management.

Sean Jasso
Adjunct Faculty, Los Angeles
PhD, Politics and Policy, 2006, Claremont Graduate University
Research interests: Business and Management- competition, strategy, marketing, corporate governance, leadership, ethics, globalization, entrepreneurship, the corporation of tomorrow; Politics and Economics- economic development, world politics, American politics, public; policy, political economy, capitalism, comparative politics, political and economic risk, war, peace, democracy, the political economy of tomorrow.

Erick Jensen 
Adjunct Faculty, Los Angeles 
MBA, Global Business Strategy, 2019, Pepperdine University 
Research interests: Financial and accounting management, business statistics.  

Steve Romano
Adjunct Faculty, San Diego
PhD, Leadership and Change, 2014, Antioch University
Research interests: Bringing forth innovative learning strategies to deepen reflection and accelerate application, creates highly interactive and inclusive learning environment to help students achieve goals, collaborator who integrates work/life experiences, holistic thinking, contemplative and global perspective.

Tamer Salameh
Adjunct Faculty, San Diego
DBA, Business Administration (Strategic Management), 1987, Alliant International University
Research interests: strategic management, strategic leadership, strategic behavior, strategic learning, strategic information innovation and entrepreneurship.

Georg Schlueter 
Adjunct Faculty, San Diego 
PhD, Engineering Physics, 1977, University of Technology at Aachen, Germany
MBA, 1966, University of Technology at Aachen, Germany
Research interests: business process development for automated purposes.

California School of Professional Psychology

Core Faculty

Liana Abascal
Associate Professor, San Diego, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 2008, San Diego State University/University of California, San Diego
Research interests: Eating disorders, obesity, diabetes, health behaviors

Eloiza Alcaraz
Assistant Professor, Los Angeles, Clinical PsyD Program
PsyD, Clinical Psychology, 2012, Alliant International University, Los Angeles
Research interests: Multicultural/diversity issues, particularly Latinx mental health. Indigenous/traditional healing practices within a holistic approach. Immigration/acculturation issues among adults, children, and families. Families involved with DCFS, adoption/foster care, and family reunification. School-based therapy, special education, and assessment. Trauma, PTSD, dissociation, child abuse, and forensic interviewing. Pediatric oncology/hematology, loss and grief, and minority health disparities

Omar Alhassoon
Professor, San Diego, Clinical PhD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 2003, San Diego State University/University of California, San Diego
Research interests: Neuropsychology and neuroimaging in the fields of substance abuse (alcohol, methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, etc.), HIV, personality disorders, and late-life depression, and dementia, refugee mental health and treatment. Clinical specialty: neuropsychological assessment in adults. Areas of future expansion: Transgender and bisexual discrimination and refugee mental health and treatment

Carolyn Allard
Professor and Program Director, San Diego, Clinical PhD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 2008, University of Oregon
Research interests: Trauma risk and resiliency factors and treatment outcome predictors; differential effects of interpersonal trauma versus non-interpersonal trauma; betrayal, guilt and shame; individual and cultural diversity moderators, including gender and sexual identity, ethnicity, religiosity, and age; intervention development and testing

Katherine Arenella
Assistant Professor, Los Angeles, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 2020, University of Missouri - St. Louis
Research interests: Sexual and gender health; couple and relationship issues; women’s health and aging; intergenerational caregiving; gynecologic cancer and sexual effects; trauma and PTSD; teaching and training in sexuality.

Matthew Baity
Professor, San Francisco, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 2003, University of Arkansas
Research interests: Personality and neuropsychological assessment; personality disorders; treatment process, outcome and alliance; premature termination; prediction of substance abuse treatment relapse/success

John Bakaly
Professor, Los Angeles, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Counseling Psychology, 1988, University of Southern California
Research interests: Clinical intervention with children and adolescents and their families; treatment of depression, anxiety, and general childhood disorders

Debra Bekerian
Professor and Program Director, Fresno, Clinical PhD Program
PhD, Psychology, 1978, University of California, Berkeley
Research interests: Adult and child event memory (qualitative/quantitative paradigms); child development, including impact of abuse on development and attachment; cognitive models of trauma; applied psychology

Natalie Bennett
Assistant Professor & DCT, Sacramento, Clinical PsyD program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 2018, University of Nevada, Reno
Research interests: child maltreatment, trauma therapy, parent-child dyadic therapies, integrated behavioral health, health equity for underserved groups, with focus on the Latinx population

Andrew Bertagnolli
Associate Professor, San Francisco, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 1996, California School of Professional Psychology - San Francisco Bay Area
Research interests: Behavioral health integration, digital behavioral health, suicide prevention, medical/health psychology

Catherine Bishop Vincent
Assistant Professor, Online, MA Clinical Counseling Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 1996, California School of Professional Psychology - San Francisco Bay Area
Research Interests: Student Wellness, Evidence based trauma approaches, Applications of Research, and Counseling Supervision

Linda Boen
Assistant Professor, Fresno, MA Clinical Counseling Program
EdD, Counseling, University of Arkansas
Research Interests: Recovery of severe mental illness with schizophrenia, bipolar diagnosis, trauma, and Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment trends for medically challenged individuals

Rebecca Bokoch
Associate Professor, Los Angeles, Clinical PhD program
PsyD, Couple and Family Therapy, 2017, California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University, Los Angeles
Research interests: Family systems, the interconnections between physical and mental health (i.e. pain, weight management, and affect), the effectiveness of creative therapeutic modalities (i.e. mindfulness, art, play therapy), trauma and resilience, trauma-informed care, school- and community-based program evaluations using both quantitative and qualitative methods

Branson Boykins
Associate Professor, Irvine, CFT program
PhD, Counseling Psychology, 2016, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo
Research Interests: Multicultural psychology and intersections of race and psychology; Contemporary forms of bias and oppression;  Best practices when working with diverse and marginalized populations; Working with African American populations and racial minorities; Men’s issues and understanding experiences of Black Men

C. Jason Branch
Associate Professor, Online, MSW program 
PhD, Counselor Education and Supervision, 2018, Auburn University 

Elaine Burke
Professor, Los Angeles, Clinical PsyD Program
PsyD, Clinical Psychology, 1989, University of Denver
Research interests: Multicultural and global issues particularly in the areas of race/ethnicity, trauma, health, socioeconomic status, sex roles and gender, and children; neuropsychology (with a specialty in pediatric and geriatric neuropsychology)

Molly Burrets
Associate Professor, Los Angeles, Clinical PhD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 2013, Texas A&M University
Research interests: Couple therapy process and outcome; evidence based cross-cultural assessment; infidelity; treatment of military sexual trauma; individual and family effects of PTSD in military and veteran populations; training approaches and supervision for family/couple therapists

John V. Caffaro
Distinguished Professor, Los Angeles, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 1989, The Fielding Institute
Research interests: Child maltreatment; sibling relationships; post-traumatic stress disorder; group psychotherapy

Thaddeus Camlin
Assistant Professor, San Diego, Clinical PsyD Program
PsyD, Clinical Psychology, 2016, Alliant International University, San Diego
Research interests: Psychedelics; Self-empowering treatment for addictive behaviors; Existential psychology; Integrative psychology; Trauma as a core etiological factor underlying DSM diagnoses; Creativity

Megan Carlos
Associate Professor, San Francisco, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Child Clinical Psychology, 2005, University of Minnesota at Twin Cities
Research interests: Psychology of disability, child and adolescent psychology, attachment theory

Thomas Carlson
Professor and Branch Director, San Diego, CFT Program
PhD, Human Development & Family Studies, 2000, Iowa State University
Research interests: Social justice and culturally responsive training and supervision, LGBTQ affirmative training and therapy, pro-feminist approaches to working with men in therapy, response based and narrative approaches to trauma, story based pedagogical practices in training and supervision

Danna Carter
Assistant Professor, San Diego and Online, CFT Program
PhD, Families, Systems, and Couples, 2020, Loma Linda University
Research interests: Narrative practices, narrative analysis, community-based research, supervision and training in MFT, women’s issues in higher education, discourse analysis, and feminist research methodologies

Bianca Cersosimo
Assistant Professor, San Diego, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, Adelphi University
Research interests: integrative psychotherapy, personality pathology, treatment process and outcome, assessment, therapeutic alliance, and related factors

Tai Chang
Associate Professor, San Francisco, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Clinical/Community Psychology, 1999, University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign
Research interests: Acculturation and identity development processes as well as their relations to adjustment and help-seeking; the interface of counseling and the Internet, including online mutual help and self-help; Asian-American mental health

Eddie Yu-Wai Chiu
Professor, San Francisco, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 1996, California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles
Research interests: Ethnic minority stress and coping; immigrant and refugee mental health; culturally relevant assessment and intervention; problem gambling and other behavioral addictions; mindfulness; legal and ethics in clinical practice; child and family issues

Lisa Christensen
Assistant Professor, Los Angeles, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 2012, University of California, Los Angeles
Research interests: Intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD; e.g., intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder), comorbid mental health conditions for those with ID/DD, parenting and evidence-based interventions for children and adolescents, mental health education and stigma

Kristen Curry
Assistant Professor, Fresno, MA Clinical Counseling Program
PhD, Counselor Education and Supervision, 2022, Walden University
Research interests: Lived experiences of women refugee populations during times of transmigration and post-resettlement; multicultural implications of refugee status in counseling and human services; diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia; intersectionality of identities through a multicultural feminist perspective; disability rights, action, and policy development

Iman Dadras
Associate Professor, Los Angeles, CFT Program
PhD, Family Social Science, Couple and Family Therapy, 2016, University of Minnesota
Research interests: Acculturative stress and immigrant families, self of the therapist, brain-based psychotherapy, justice-oriented psychotherapy, multicultural family therapy, a third order cybernetics and system change

Constance J. Dalenberg
Distinguished Professor, San Diego, Clinical PhD Program
PhD, Psychology, 1983, University of Denver
Research interests: Countertransference; memory for trauma child abuse; trauma-related disorders, dissociation; recovered or repressed memory; ethics and standards in psychology; empirical foundations of psychoanalytic concepts; trauma related to racism and discrimination; treatment of trauma-related disorders

Manijeh Daneshpour
Distinguished Professor, Irvine, CFT Program, and Systemwide Program Director, CFT Program
PhD, Marriage and Family Therapy, 1996, University of Minnesota
Research interests: Multicultural couple and family therapy, gender relations, social justice, and third wave feminism

Brittany Davis
Assistant Professor, Online, Master of Social Work Program
PhD, Social Work, 2022, University of South Carolina
Research interests: Equitable development strategies for historically low-income communities of color, gentrification-induced social and cultural displacement, bridging homeownership disparities among residents of color, anti-racist pedagogy in social work education, social policy

Sean D. Davis
Distinguished Professor, Sacramento, CFT Program
PhD, Marriage and Family Therapy, 2005, Virginia Tech
Research interests: Common factors of Couple and Family Therapy; international CFT education; process and outcome research; observational research; bridging the scientist/practitioner gap in MFT

Donnette Deigh
Assistant Professor, Online, MA Clinical Counseling Program
PhD, Counselor Education and Supervision, 2022, Liberty University
Research interests: Social justice and advocacy, multiculturalism, wellness of counselors of color, cross-racial supervision/mentorship and academic achievement

Ashley Diaz
Assistant Professor, Online, MA Clinical Counseling Program
PhD, Counselor Education, 2022, The Pennsylvania State University
Research interests: Latinx adolescents and families, culturally and linguistically responsive counselor training and supervision, trauma-informed care, and social justice/equity concerns in K-12 and post-secondary education settings

Shawndeeia Drinkard
Assistant Professor, Los Angeles, Clinical PhD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 2018, Alliant International University, Los Angeles

Nurcan Ensari
Professor, Los Angeles, Organizational Psychology Program
PhD, Social Psychology, 1999, University of Southern California
Research interests: Intergroup relations and prejudice, personalization and intergroup contact, leadership, multiculturalism and diversity management, and cross-cultural psychology

Sandra Espinoza
Associate Professor and Branch Director, Los Angeles, CFT Program
PsyD, Marriage and Family Therapy, 2015; California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University
Research interests: Latino individuals, couples and families, impact of immigration and deportation on mental health, qualitative methods, bilingual therapy, Emotionally focused therapy and attachment styles

Jan Estrellado
Associate Professor, San Diego, Clinical Psychology Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 2015, California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego
Research interests: Multicultural psychology; trauma psychology; race and ethnicity in trauma therapy; sexual orientation and gender identity; countertransference, supervision, and training

Mark Ettensohn
Associate Professor, Sacramento, Clinical PsyD Program
PsyD, Clinical Psychology, 2011, The Wright Institute
Research Interests: conceptualization, diagnosis, and treatment of pathological narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder; efficacy and effectiveness of psychoanalytic psychotherapy approaches

Meghan Fagundes
Assistant Professor, San Diego, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 1999, Wright State University
Research Interests: Youth with sexually abusive behavior, forensic assessment, integrative somatic trauma therapy, Polyvagal theory, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and intergenerational, systemic, and complex trauma, Internal Family Systems, social justice, and the LGBTQIA+ community. 

Kimberly Finney
Professor, Los Angeles, Clinical PsyD Program
PsyD, Clinical Psychology, 2019, Alliant International University, San Diego
Research Interests: Mind Body Psychology is the major umbrella of interest which includes race related trauma, military related trauma, and unresolved childhood trauma. In addition, clinical psychopharmacology and first responder mental health. Currently working on diversity, inclusion and exclusion topics related to the practice of medicine and academic pedagogy.

Cheryl Fisher
Associate Professor and Program Director, Online, MA Clinical Counseling Program
PhD, Counselor Education and Supervision and Pastoral Counseling, 2013, Loyola University Maryland
Research interests: the role of spirituality in overall well- being, and the therapeutic benefits of engaging in nature

Franchesca Fontus
Assistant Professor, Online, CFT Program
PhD, Family Therapy, 2022, Nova Southeastern University
Research Interests: Bowen Family Systems Theory; Trauma; Family Trauma; Couple and Family Relationships; Culture & Diversity: Working clinically with Black, African-American, and Afro-Caribbean Communities, Working clinically with Faith-Based Communities, Exploration of Haitian-American Experiences; MFT Training and Supervision: Exploring Therapists’ Experiences of Personal Loss & Impacts on their Clinical Practice, Self-Of-The-Therapist Development

Michi Fu
Professor, Los Angeles, Clinical PhD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 2002, California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles
Research interests: Cross-cultural (Asian-American) mental health issues; sexual abuse and trauma of women and children; nonverbal therapies and female mental health issues; advocacy of diverse populations and mental health needs; sexually risky behaviors and prevention; personal adjustment

Katarzyna Z. Fuiks
Assistant Professor and Program Director, San Diego and Online, Organizational Psychology Program
PhD, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, 2008, Northcentral University
Research Interest: Leadership; organizational culture; organizational change and development; creativity and innovation in organization, multiculturalism, cross-cultural psychology

James Garbanati
Professor, Los Angeles, Clinical PhD Program
PhD, Developmental Psychobiology, 1980, University of Connecticut
Research interests: Interactions between health behavior and chronic disease conditions especially those influenced by cultural beliefs; interaction of psychological and biological factors on the response to or the experience of stress; political beliefs including international perspectives and health system attitudes; program evaluation of health and mental health agencies

Richard N. Gevirtz
Distinguished Professor, San Diego, Clinical PhD Program
PhD, Psychology, 1971, DePaul University
Research interests: Scientific study of mind/body medicine modalities; physiological patterning in stress-related disorders; clinical protocols for biofeedback training; mediators of autonomic control; anxiety disorders; heart rate variability (HRV) measurement and biofeedback

George Gharibian
Associate Professor, Los Angeles, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Counseling Psychology, 2014, University of Memphis
Research interests: Counselors cognitive biases; Acculturation and multicultural issues in children, adults, and families; Generalized self-efficacy, stress and trauma

Danielle Gissinger
Assistant Professor, Los Angeles, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Counseling Psychology, 2014, University at Buffalo
Research Interests: Multicultural competence; social justice; social class; college student mental health; yoga and mindfulness-based interventions; narrative theory and storytelling; training and supervision; qualitative research

Tatiana Glebova
Professor, Sacramento, CFT Program
PhD, Marital and Family Therapy, 2002, Fuller Theological Seminary
Research interests: Family therapy process and outcome research; observational research; contextual therapy; families with adolescents; adolescent risky behaviors including substance abuse; cultural issues

Julii Green
Associate Professor, San Diego, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 2012, University of North Dakota
Research interests: Intimate partner violence and ethnically diverse family relationships; trauma and attachment; multicultural and community psychology; recruitment and retention of ethnically diverse graduate students; Native American/Alaska Native/& Indigenous mental health and wellness; ethnicity and underage substance use; child welfare system involvement, trauma and resilience; feminism and women’s issues (e.g. reproductive justice); cultural competency in mental health services; community-based participatory action research; mixed methods research

Dumayi Gutierrez
Assistant Professor, San Diego, CFT Program
PhD, Couple and Family Therapy, 2019, The University of Iowa
Research interests: Minority stress, intersectionality of self and family systems, couple support systems, resiliencies of sexually marginalized and gender expansive Latinx populations, intersectional culturally competent care, and Women of Color in higher education

Noah Hass-Cohen
Professor, Los Angeles, CFT Program
PsyD, Clinical Psychology, 2008, Phillips Graduate Institute
Research interests: Child and Adolescent treatment, art psychotherapy; attachment theory and clinical applications, interpersonal neurobiology, trauma, neuropsychological and psychoeducational assessment, dimensions in diversity teaching methodologies, and online learning

Clare Henn-Haase
Associate Professor and Program Director, San Francisco, Clinical PhD Program
PsyD, Clinical Psychology, 2000, Illinois School of Professional Psychology
Research interests: Psychological trauma acute stress, PTSD, and co-morbid syndromes, e.g., depression, anxiety, substance use, traumatic grief occurring across the lifespan, integrated health, telehealth, simulated clinical training, epidemiological studies on risk and resilience to psychopathology, assessment, and evidence-based treatments for stress and trauma-related syndromes with a variety of populations including child, adult, military personnel, veterans, emergency services, police, women, and underserved populations

David Hoskins
Assistant Professor, San Francisco, Clinical PsyD Program
PsyD, Clinical Psychology, 2012, California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University
Research interests: Behavioral health needs of Latinx Community; pediatric psychology; juvenile justice; traditional healing of Latinx community; trauma informed assessment and treatment; assessment and treatment of substance use and misuse

Shea Hughes-Brand
Assistant Professor, Online, CFT Program
PhD, Interdivisional Program of Marriage and Family Therapy, 2007, Florida State University
Research Interests: Family therapy with children and adolescents utilizing play therapy, art therapy, and the expressive arts

Shari Jacob
Assistant Professor, Online, MA Clinical Counseling Program
PhD, Counselor Education and Supervision, 2018, Argosy University, Sarasota Florida
Research interests: The lived experiences of infant attachment of mothers who have survived childhood sexual abuse

Amy Johansson
Assistant Professor, Fresno, Clinical PsyD Program
PsyD, Clinical Psychology, 2019, California Lutheran University
Research Interests: Child and adolescent trauma, neuropsychology

Eunie Jung
Associate Professor and Program Director, Sacramento PsyD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 2007, University of California, Los Angeles
Research interests: Psychodynamic psychotherapy, functional neurological disorders, trauma and anxiety disorders, diversity issues, integrated care, supervision and training, therapy process

Francesca Kassing
Associate Professor & DCT, Fresno, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, University of Alabama
Research interest: trauma and adversity, minority stress and resilience among LGBTQIA+ populations, interventions to address posttraumatic stress and suicidality, and effectiveness and implementation-based mental health services research, adaptive treatment strategies to address suicidality in college students and mental health correlates of gender minority stress and resilience

Debra Kawahara
Distinguished Professor, San Diego, Clinical PsyD Program, and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, CSPP
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 1994, California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles
Research interests: Multicultural psychology and cultural competency in clinical practice; Asian/Asian American mental health; family systems theory and therapy; feminism and women’s issues; qualitative research methodology

Mojgan Khademi
Professor and Program Director, San Diego, Clinical PsyD Program
PsyD, Psychology, 1992, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Research interests: Psychodynamic theory, attachment and personality; obesity and weight loss; prevention of eating disorders; suicide and bereavement; multicultural issues applied in clinical settings; feminism

Angela B. Kim
Associate Professor, San Diego, CFT Program
PhD, Counseling Psychology, 2010, Teachers College, Columbia University
Research interests: Asian American mental health and coping behaviors; immigrant and refugee youth and families’ cultural adjustment; acculturation and enculturation issues; differences between parent and child; career development of racial and ethnic minority youth; culturally appropriate interventions 

Amber J. Landers
Assistant Professor, San Francisco, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 2013, Purdue University
Research interests: Access to care for children and families, ethnic minority, and underserved populations; implicit bias; behavioral health integration

Craig Landers
Assistant Professor, Fresno, Clinical PhD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 2013, Pacific Graduate School of Psychology
Research Interests: Pet bereavement and the use of video games in therapy

Sara Lappan
Assistant Professor, Los Angeles and Online, CFT Program
PhD, Human Development and Family Studies, 2016, Michigan State University
Research Interests: Systemically-based interventions to reduce health disparities, community-based participatory research, cultural adaptations of Evidence-Based Interventions, Psychedelic-assisted treatments for trauma and addiction, incorporating client feedback into therapy

Margaret Lee
Assistant Professor, Sacramento, Clinical PsyD program
PsyD, Clinical Psychology, 2001, UISU-San Diego
Research interests: ADHD in immigrant families 

Monique Levermore
Program Director, Los Angeles, Clinical PhD program, and Professor
Clinical Psychology, 1995, Howard University

Tien Liang
Professor, Fresno, Clinical PhD Program
PsyD, Clinical Psychology, 1985, School of Professional Psychology, University of Denver

Ya-Shu Liang
Associate Professor and Program Director, Fresno, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Counseling Psychology, 2006, University of Oklahoma
Research and clinical interests: Diversity; multicultural care; weight, eating and body image issues; Asian and Asian-American psychology.

Alan J. Lincoln
Distinguished Professor, San Diego, Clinical PhD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 1980, California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego; MSCP, Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2004, California School of Professional Psychology
Research interests: Early childhood psychopathology; biological and neuropsychological basis of autism and neurodevelopmental disorders; neurodevelopmental effects of child abuse; attention deficit/hyperactivity and severe language disorders; assessment of children; differential diagnosis and treatment of childhood psychopathology

Megan Lindsey
Assistant Professor and Program Director, Online ,Master of Social Work Program
EdD, Higher Education Administration, 2018, Northern Kentucky University
Research and clinical interests: Food insecurity among college students, program evaluation including academic and non-academic programs, and treatment of individuals with sexually maladaptive behaviors

Lisa Liu
Associate Professor, Los Angeles, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 2010; University of California, Los Angeles
Research interests: Diversity and multicultural issues; mental health of immigrant and ethnic minority youth and families; impact of family and sociocultural context on psychopathology; evidence-based treatments with diverse populations; Asian American mental health

Patricia Denise Lopez
Professor, Los Angeles, Organizational Psychology Program
PhD, Organizational Psychology, 1996, Columbia University
Research interests: Managerial and team effectiveness, motivation and employee engagement, organizational change, gender and cross-cultural management, organizational issues related to globalization

Cristina Magalhaes
Professor, Los Angeles, Clinical PsyD Program; Fellow, Rockway Institute
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 2005, Nova Southeastern University
Research interests: Human diversity; immigration and acculturation; LGBTQ psychology; resilience and coping; child psychology; expressive therapies; abuse/trauma

Henry McCain
Assistant Professor, Los Angeles, CFT program
PhD, Counseling Psychology, 2021, Western Michigan University
Research interests: anti-deficit models of education attainment for ethnic minority populations, clinician perspectives of the utilization of EBPs, educational resilience and grit, multicultural competencies, psychological Assessment

Gerald Y. Michaels
Associate Professor, San Francisco, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology and Developmental Psychology, 1981, University of Michigan
Research interests: Developmental psychopathology; transition to parenthood; parents’ and children’s social perceptions in the family; parent skills training; children of divorce; school-based mental health

Nadine Nakamura
Professor, San Diego, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 2007, George Washington University
Research interests: LGBTQ+ mental health; multicultural psychology; immigration; international psychology

Rajeswari Natrajan-Tyagi
Professor and Branch Co-Director, Irvine, CFT Program
PhD, Child Development and Family Studies, 2004, Purdue University
Research interests: Immigration; cross-cultural research; cultural immersion programs; self-of-therapist training and supervision; qualitative research; systemic training and evaluation

Alba Nino
Associate Professor, San Diego, CFT Program
PhD, Couple and Family Therapy, 2013, Drexel University
Research interests: Person of the therapist training and supervision; immigrant therapists; immigrant families; attachment based therapies; attachment focused therapies

Randy Noblitt
Professor, Los Angeles, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 1978, University of North Texas
Research interests: Cult and ritual abuse; child abuse; trauma and dissociation; dissociation of identity; disability determination; critical theory

Brittany Nwachuku
Assistant Professor, Online, Master of Social Work Program
EdD, Social & Comparative Analysis, 2020, University of Pittsburgh
Research interests: Cult and ritual abuse; child abuse; trauma and dissociation; dissociation of identity; disability determination; critical theory

Rhoda Olkin
Distinguished Professor, San Francisco, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Counseling Psychology, 1981, University of California, Santa Barbara
Research interests: Distributive justice; Disability-Affirmative Therapy; models of disability; parents with disabilities; diversity training; case formulation, psychopathology, diagnosis, DSM & ICD; family therapy; cognitive behavior therapy and DBT

Laura Olson Bermudez
Assistant Professor, San Diego, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 1998, California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles
Research interests: Dr. Bermudez’s research interests are largely quantitative and focused on women’s issues, the impact of social media on development, health psychology, educational psychology, positive psychology, grief and loss, psychological interventions, and program development around inclusive teaching practices for equitable learning - diversity, equity and inclusion.

Rachael Olufowote
Assistant Professor and Branch Co-Director, Online, CFT MA Program
PhD, Marriage and Family Therapy, 2018, Texas Tech University
Research interests: Adult attachment change processes, especially earning attachment security; interracial/ multinational couples and families; couple relationship processes; qualitative research; dyadic analyses

Jacqueline Orlando-Fahey
Assistant Professor, Sacramento, Clinical PsyD Program
PsyD, Clinical Psychology, 2019, Alliant International University, Sacramento
Research interests: trauma/ACES; infancy and early childhood; perinatal/postpartum periods; sandtray therapy; self-esteem; motivation

Chelsee Osback
Assistant Professor, Fresno, Clinical PhD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 2021, Alliant International University, Fresno
Research interests: Implementation and efficacy of equine assisted psychotherapy interventions with diverse populations; Neuroaffective attachment; Efficacy of short-term intensive outpatient treatment modalities with perpetrators of interpersonal violence; Impact of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD) across the lifespan

David Paul
Associate Professor, Fresno, Systemwide Program Director, MA Clinical Counseling Program
PhD, Counselor Education and Supervision and Marriage and Family Therapy, 2014, Barry University
Research interests: Counselor supervision, narrative analysis, vocational psychology, study abroad outcomes, and involuntary job loss

Veronica Perez
Associate Professor, San Diego, Clinical PhD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 2008, University of Oregon
Research interests: Neural correlates of psychosis and schizophrenia, biomarkers of psychopathology, pathophysiology of cognition, EEG abnormalities in patients at clinical high-risk for psychosis, neurophysiological response to cognitive interventions

Shruti Poulsen
Associate Professor and Branch Director, Online, CFT PsyD Program
PhD, Child Development and Family Studies, Marriage and Family Therapy, 2003, Purdue University
Research interests: Cultural responsiveness in CFT/ clinical work, training, education, & supervision; Immigration & the impact on couples, families, individuals; Interracial relationships, multicultural families; Social justice & implications for CFT, therapists, supervisors; Couple & relational therapy

Afarin Rajaei
Assistant Professor, Online, CFT Program
PhD, Medical Family Therapy, 2021, East Carolina University
Research interests: exploring various aspects of couples’ relationships ranging from biopsychosocial-spiritual (BPSS) stressors in conflicted intimate relationships, romantic relationship quality, couples with chronic illness and cancer, social injustice issues, and equity in healthcare systems

Amir Ramezani
Associate Professor, Sacramento, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Clinical Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, 2008, University of North Texas
Research interests: Neuropsychology, cultural neuroscience, and mind-brain-tech (e.g., biofeedback, neurofeedback), integrative health psychology, mindfulness, self-compassion, creativity, and forensics

Susan J. Regas
Distinguished Professor, Los Angeles, Clinical PhD Program
PhD, Marriage and Family Therapy, 1983, Purdue University
Research interests: Ronald McDonald House Family/Child and Couple clinical psychology internship; treatment of sex, intimacy and relationship problems; differentiation-based couple therapy; differentiation and sexual satisfaction assessment; couple therapy effectiveness; person of the therapist

Emil R. Rodolfa
Distinguished Professor, Sacramento, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Counseling Psychology, 1981, Texas A&M University
Research interests: The definition and assessment of competencies; the art and science of supervision; professional training; college student mental health; boundary issues and other legal and ethical issues in the practice of psychology

Nicole Sabatini-Gutierrez
Associate Professor and Branch Co- Director, Irvine, CFT Program
PsyD, 2018; California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University
Research interests: Vicarious traumatization and post-traumatic growth of therapists; self-of-the-therapist development; sexual trauma; sexual identity development; addiction and the family; and addressing multiculturalism and client centered advocacy in education and clinical supervision

Seeman Saigal
Professor, San Diego, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, Northwestern University
Research interests: the process of implementing inclusive, intersectional, identity affirming pedagogy and the provision of culturally congruent supervision and clinical care, close relationships and the ways in which personality traits, mental health symptoms, behavioral interaction patterns, and geographic proximity impact health and relationship satisfaction

Barbod Salimi
Assistant Professor, San Diego, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 2015, Fuller Graduate School of Psychology
Research interests: Philosophical and Critical Psychology; Psychologies of Peace and Violence; Psychology of Religion; Sociocultural Psychology; Intersubjectivity; Existentialism; Moral Psychology and Ethics

Sarah Samman
Associate Professor, San Diego, CFT Program
PhD, Marital and Family Therapy, 2016, Loma Linda University
Research interests: Multiculturalism, gender, and power in couple and family relationships, integrating MFTs in health care settings; student clinical and research preparedness; qualitative research

Gita Seshadri
Associate Professor and Branch Director, Sacramento, CFT Program
PhD, Marital and Family Therapy, 2010, Loma Linda University
Research interests: Experiences of interracial couples and families, culture, process based research, qualitative research, parent-child relationships, factors influencing attachment in relationships, the impact of family of origin on self, couple, and family, how addiction impacts the family, and bullying/trauma

Renee Shand-Lubbers
Assistant Professor, Online, MA Clinical Counseling Program
PhD, Counseling, 2022, Montclair State University
Research Interests: Multicultural counseling and training; social justice within counseling; cultural diversity; antiracist White racial identity development; professional identity development of counselors; clinical mental health counseling process and outcomes

Shanae Shaw 
Assistant Professor, Online, MSW Program 
PhD, Social Work, 2021, University of Alabama 

Tara Shuman
Associate Professor, San Diego, Clinical PsyD Program
PsyD, Clinical Psychology, 2000, Pepperdine University
Research interests: Evidence based treatments for children, trauma informed treatment for children, countertransference, vicarious traumatization, clinical training and supervision

Ingrid Solano
Assistant Professor, Los Angeles, CFT Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 2019, Stony Brook University
Research Interests: Minority stress and mental health outcomes, Trauma Resiliency in intra/interpersonal relationships, impact of communication/self-disclosure about Sexuality (i.e., preferences, practices, kinks, sexual orientation, gender identity, pornography consumption) on relationship and sexual satisfaction, impact of internal processes related to concealment of authentic self on mental health disparities and relationship functioning

Madeleine Starin
Assistant Professor, San Diego, Clinical PsyD Program
PsyD, Clinical Psychology, 2019, Alliant International University, San Diego
Research interests: anything related to Rorschach in compliance with the Rorschach-Performance Assessment System (R-PAS) and specifically in the assessment of affective disorders and/or behavioral impulsivity. Broader assessment research including the use of multi-method or mixed method assessment practices. Populations of interest include underserved, offender/forensic, and juvenile offender/forensic. The use of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills training in contexts outside of BPD, self-harm and suicidality, and specifically for those with problems of emotion regulation and behavioral impulsivity

Ronald Stolberg
Professor, San Diego, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 2001, Pacific Graduate School of Psychology
Research interests: Personality assessment instruments with an emphasis on the MMPI-2/MMPI-A; assessment instruments use among practicing clinicians; standard of care practices; suicide; clinical work with adolescents

Sara Strayer
Assistant Professor, Online, Master of Social Work Program
PhD, Social Work, 2020, Widener University
Research interests: Research interests: Social work education, environmental justice, food systems and food access, Limited English Proficiency, child welfare, multi- and intra- disciplinary teams, Field Education, and burn-out and self-care

Talia Szydlo
Assistant Professor, San Diego, Clinical PsyD Program
DPsych, Counseling Psychology, 2016, Regent’s University, London, United Kingdom
Research interests: Dr. Szydlo enjoys conducting and supervising qualitative research. Her research interests include the experience of migration, identity development, personality disorders, as well as applications of psychoanalytic theory and existential philosophy in psychotherapy.

Momoko Takeda
Assistant Professor, Irvine, CFT Program
PhD, Marriage and Family Therapy, 2021, The University of Akron
Research interests: Mindfulness; flow; multicultural competencies; training, education, and supervision for MFT; collaboration with traditional medicine and healings in mental health treatment and relational work

Steven R. Thorp
Distinguished Professor, San Diego, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 2001, University of Nevada, Reno
Research interests: Psychological trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adults, particularly in veteran populations and older adult populations. Psychotherapy outcome trials, including technologies for augmenting psychotherapy

Quyen Tiet
Distinguished Professor, San Francisco, Clinical PhD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 1996, University of Colorado, Boulder
Research interests: Stress/trauma, coping and resilience; depression and suicide, PTSD, substance use, and dual diagnosis; treatment factors and patient outcomes; technology and integrative healthcare

Jonathan Troper
Assistant Professor and Program Director, Los Angeles, Organizational Psychology Program
PhD, Psychological Studies in Education, 1997, University of California, Los Angeles
Research interests: Organizational change, organizational communication, management consulting, program evaluation, training new consultants and students as consultants, employee surveys, leadership assessment and development, training and development, performance assessments, group leadership and learning

Monica D. Ulibarri
Professor, San Diego, Clinical PhD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 2005, Arizona State University
Research interests: HIV prevention with marginalized populations such as female sex workers, injection drug users, drug-involved couples, and commercially sexually exploited youth along the Mexico-U.S. border, with an emphasis on how gender-based violence, mental health, and substance use intersect with HIV risk behaviors

Lynne Valek
Associate Professor, Fresno, Organizational Psychology Program
PhD, Human and Organizational Systems, 1999, The Fielding Graduate Institute
Research interests: Collaboration, organizational change, dialogue, conscious capitalism, sustainability, organizational culture

Ashley Walsdorf
Assistant Professor, Online, CFT Program
PhD, Human Development and Family Science, 2019, University of Georgia
Research interests: The effects of sociopolitical context, discrimination, and immigration stress among undocumented and mixed-status Latinx families; Immigration law and policy as family therapy praxis; Social determinants of Latinx child development

Anna Washington
Associate Professor, Sacramento, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Clinical Child and Community Psychology, 2014, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Research interests: Trauma and child abuse; community-based participatory research; social justice; systems impact; diversity, equity, and inclusion; underserved and minoritized populations

Elizabeth Watters
Assistant Professor, Online, CFT Program
PhD, Couple and Family Therapy, 2021, University of Iowa
Research interests: Examining the biopsychosocial outcomes following adverse childhood experiences and trauma across key developmental periods (i.e., early childhood, adolescence, emerging adulthood, and later adulthood). Employs quantitative approaches

Tabitha Webster
Associate Professor and Branch Co-Director, Online, CFT Program
PhD, Marriage and Family Therapy, 2016, Brigham Young University
Research interests: Childhood maltreatment and trauma, adolescent mental health care, multicultural families, suicide prevention and awareness, interpersonal neurobiology, treatment of chronic pain, mental health ethics and policy, integration of neuroscience and MFT

Kristin Whiteside
Assistant Professor, San Diego, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 2003, California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego
Research interests: Psychoanalytic theory and case conceptualization, therapeutic action in psychotherapy, attachment theory, attachment and relationships throughout the lifespan, and socioemotional features of developmental disorders

Victoria Williams
Assistant Professor, Fresno, Clinical PhD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 2020, California School of Professional Psychology, Fresno
Research interests: Social justice; multicultural counseling; mental health benefits to talking/healing circles; sexual satisfaction in couples; mental health effects on food insecure individuals; cyberpsychology; online impression management; online identity deception and Machiavellianism

Felicia Wilson
Associate Professor, Online, MA Social Work Program
PhD, Human Services, 2009, Capella University, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Research Interests: aging, ageism, family caregiving, caregiver burnout, compassion fatigue, workplace culture, job burnout, and antecedents

Scott R. Woolley
Distinguished Professor, San Diego, CFT Program
PhD, Marriage and Family Therapy, 1995, Texas Tech University
Research interests: Emotionally Focused Therapy; couples therapy; courtship, couples, marriage, therapy process, and outcome research; observational research; cultural issues in couple and family relationships; MFT supervision processes; MFT therapy training; chemical dependency

Randall Wyatt
Professor, San Francisco, Clinical PsyD Program; Director of Professional Training, San Francisco
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 1989, California School of Professional Psychology, Alameda
Research interests: Creative arts and psychology; trauma and recovery; the interface of technology and psychology; child, family and society; spirituality and psychological well-being; cultural anthro-psychological approaches to diversity; clinical outcomes and the therapy relationship

Kathryn Yoshida
Assistant Professor, Fresno, Clinical PsyD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 2018, Alliant International University, Fresno
Research interests: Biofeedback and heartrate variability training; therapist-child interaction and parent-child attunement; adverse childhood experiences; cultural competence; needs assessment in integrated behavioral health

Diane Zelman
Professor, San Francisco, Clinical PhD Program
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 1989, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Research interests: Health psychology; culture and health; chronic pain; sleep; disability; on-line pedagogy; neuropsychology; addictions; psychopharmacology

Affiliated Faculty

Tracy L. Heller
Associate Professor, Los Angeles, Clinical PhD Program; Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 1994, University of California, Los Angeles
Research interests: Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; behavioral, social, and cognitive components of ADHD; multimodal treatments of ADHD

Postdoctoral Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology

George Kapalka
Professor and Program Director
PhD, Clinical Psychology, 1989, Fairleigh Dickinson University
Research interests: Efficacy of psychological, pharmacological and combined treatments of psychological disorders, and methods of collaborating with physicians (especially pediatricians) to maximize the effectiveness of the treatment of psychological disorders. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and its effect on learning and behavior. Empirically-supported complementary and alternative approaches (especially nutritional and herbal supplements) in the treatment of psychological disorders in children and adolescents

Judith L. Steinman
Associate Professor
PhD, Psychobiology, 1982, Institute of Animal Behavior - Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Research interests: Neuroscience, spinal cord and brain control of behavior, behavioral reproduction, analgesia processing and neural control of feeding

School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Courtney Bale
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, Instructor, Master of Occupational Therapy
MOT, University of Saint Augustine, San Marcos Campus
Research interests: aging in place, therapeutic gardening.

Adele Breen-Franklin
Program Director, San Diego, Occupational Therapy, and Professor
OTD, Chatham University
Research interests: the meaning of occupation, occupational identity, psychosocial issues, and the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL).

Nicole Lynch
Associate Professor 
DNP, Nursing-Systems Leadership, 2014, Rush University
Research interests: pregnancy, parenthood, and nursing leadership; Dr. Lynch continues to act as an ardent advocate for victims of human trafficking, supporting the cause through advocacy and faculty development initiatives. 

Lisa Radesi 
Associate Dean, Program Director, Associate Professor, Pre-licensure programs 
DNP 2014, California State University, Fresno 
MSN-Ed & MSN-CNS 2012, California State University, Fresno 
Research interests: challenges facing novice faculty going from bedside nursing expert to academia novice, mentoring, professional development. 

Andrew Hoeffler 
Associate Director of Clinical Education, Associate Professor 
DNP, 2015, Northern Arizona University 
MSN, 2011, Uniformed Services University 
Research interests: barriers and facilitators to pediatric immunization and improving management of adult ADHD in primary care. 

Omon Isiramen 
Clinical Faculty 
MSN-Ed, 2016, Grand Canyon University 
Research interests: stress management strategies implemented by nursing faculty to help students reduce stress: a qualitative study. 

San Francisco Law School

Scott Pearce, JD

University Emeritus Faculty

I.M. Abou-Ghorra
CSPP Fresno

Diane Adams
CSPP San Francisco

Sue Ammen
CSPP Fresno

Richard Baker
CSPP San Diego

David Bainbridge
San Diego

Linda Beckman
CSPP Los Angeles

Stephen Brown
CSPP Irvine

Merle Canfield 
CSPP Fresno 

Mary Ellen Butler-Pascoe
CSOE San Diego

John D. Cone
CSPP San Diego

James V. DeLeo
CSPP San Diego

Anwar Dil
San Diego

Dalia Ducker
CSPP San Francisco

Donald Eulert
CSPP San Diego

Bernardo M. Ferdman
CSPP San Diego

Lucy Rau Ferguson
CSPP San Francisco

Sharon L. Foster
CSPP San Diego

Thomas S. Gale

Kelin Gersick
CSPP Los Angeles

Robert-Jay Green
CSPP San Francisco

Dawn Griffin
CSPP/CSFS San Diego

Kathryn Goldman-Schuyler
CSPP San Francisco

Fred Heide 
CSPP San Francisco 

Bill R. Hampton
CSOE San Diego

Ann Hozier
Los Angeles

Davis Ja
CSPP San Francisco

Young Hum Kim
San Diego

Richard R. Kopp
CSPP Los Angeles

Arthur L. Kovacs
CSPP Los Angeles

Meenakshi S. Krishnamoorthy
CSML San Diego

Ann Lawson
CSPP San Diego

Gary W. Lawson
CSPP San Diego

Robert Leark
CSFS San Diego

Paul C. Lebby
CSPP Fresno

Rodney L. Lowman
CSPP San Diego

Estela Matriano
CSOE San Diego

Thomas F. McGee
San Diego

Julian Meltzoff
CSPP San Diego

Valory Mitchell
CSPP San Francisco

Eduardo Morales 
CSPP San Francisco 

Rene Naert
CSML San Diego

Terry G. Newell
Fresno

Nahoko Nishizawa
CSPP Tokyo

Nicholas Noviello
CSPP Los Angeles

Kevin O’Connor
CSPP Fresno

Suni Petersen
CSPP Sacramento

Mary Philips
San Diego

Natalie Porter
CSPP San Francisco

John D. Preston
CSPP Sacramento

Adele S. Rabin
CSPP San Diego

Hamid Rahman
CSML San Diego

Neil G. Ribner
CSPP San Diego

Kenneth E. Richardson
San Diego

Irwin Rosenfarb 
CSPP San Diego 

Mark Sherman
CSPP San Diego

Donald E. Smith
San Diego

Lawrence Solomon
CSPP San Diego

Richard C. Sorenson
San Diego

Patrick A. Sullivan
San Diego

Alan Swope
CSPP San Francisco

Dan Taube
CSPP San Francisco

Walter Teutsch
San Diego

Jeffrey Tirengel
CSPP Los Angeles

Christopher Tori
CSPP San Francisco

Reiko True
CSPP Tokyo

Steven R. Tulkin
CSPP San Francisco

Rebecca Turner
CSPP San Francisco

Jack Tygett
San Diego

Lelia Veaco
Fresno

Donald Viglione 
CSPP San Diego 

John R. Walker
San Diego

Linna Wang 
CSPP San Diego 

Sidney Warren
San Diego

Dennis Weis
CSOE San Diego

Paul D. Werner
CSPP San Francisco

Al Zolynas
CSOE San Diego