UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2024-2025

Current Faculty

Adrias, Jonathan

(2022) Director of Development, David Nazarian College of Business and Economics. B.A. 2013, M.A. 2015, California State University, Northridge.

Alexander, Nick C.

(2008) Associate Registrar. B.A. 2007, B.A. 2016, M.A. 2019, California State University, Northridge.

Alvarez, Bianca

(2018) DHR/Title IX Investigator, Office of Equity and Compliance. B.A. 2017, M.B.A. 2024, California State University, Northridge.

Arias, Catarino

(2023) Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Outreach, Department of Police Services. B.A. 1999, M.A. 2006, University of Redlands; M.P.A. 2012, California State University, Northridge.

Ash, Jessica T.

(2000) Director, Financial Operations and Support. B.A. 2000, California State University, Northridge.

Aston, Christopher J.R.

(2003) Director, Student Development and Transitional Programs. B.A. 2002, M.A. 2004, California State University, Northridge.

Azouz, Magda

(2003) Director of Finance and Operations, College of Engineering and Computer Science. B.A. 1984, Concordia University.

Barsley, Coleen

(2018) Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Physical Plant Management. B.E. 1988, State University of New York, Maritime College.

Battle, Conchita Y.

(2002) EOP Exploratory Advisement Coordinator. B.A. 1987, Talladega College; M.P.A. 1991, Jacksonville State University; Ed.D. 1999, University of Pennsylvania.

Baum, Tracy S.

(2015) Director of Development, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. B.A. 1982, California State University, Northridge.

Baxter, Kent B.

(2004) Associate Dean, College of Humanities; Professor of English. B.A. 1988, California State University, Northridge; M.A. 1993, Ph.D. 1998, University of Southern California.

Bayless, Erika

(2022) Director of Charitable Planning. B.A. 2010, Oral Roberts University.

Beck, Erika D.

(2021) President; Professor of Psychology. B.A. 1994, University of California, San Diego; M.A. 1996, San Diego State University; Ph.D. 2001, University of California, San Diego.

Benavidez, Mark A.

(2002) Deputy Chief, Department of Police Services. B.A. 2016, University of Colorado.

Berkeland, Matthew E.

(2002) Assistant Director, Admissions. B.A. 2014, California State University, Northridge.

Best, Mechelle N.

(2008) Dean, College of Health and Human Development; Professor of Recreation and Tourism Management. B.S. 1995, M.S. 2002, University of West Indies; Ph.D. 2008, University of Florida.

Bocanegra, Melanie C.

(2020) Associate Vice President, Student Success. B.S. 2003, University of California, San Diego; Ph.D. 2009, Stanford University.

Borah, Joylaxmi

(2024) Vice Provost. B.A. 1985, Delhi University; M.A. 1987, Tata Institute of Social Sciences; M.A. 1992, University of Guelph; Ph.D. 1999, University of Toronto.

Brewer, Gina N.

(2024) Head Coach, Women’s Soccer. B.A. 2002, University of Washington; M.Ed. 2005, University of Idaho.

Butler, Aja

(2022) Director, Student Life and Leadership. B.S., M.A., University of San Francisco.

Cabadas, Andrea

(2022) Supplemental Instruction Coordinator, Learning Resource Center. B.S. 2015, M.S. 2020, California State University, Northridge.

Campbell, Jeffrey A.

(1994) Head Coach, Intercollegiate Athletics. B.A. 1991, California State University, Northridge.

Campos, Emanuel

(2019) Director, Parking and Transportation Services. B.A. 2009, California State University, Northridge.

Case, Thomas

(2022) Assistant Director of Landscape and Grounds, Physical Plant Management.

Castaneda, Grace

(2017) Director, Matador Achievement Center. B.S. 2009, California State University, Fresno; M.S. 2011, California State University, Northridge.

Castellón, Daniel

(2011) Assistant Director, Environmental Health and Safety. B.S. 2004, California State University, Northridge.

Chairez, Nikki R.

(2022) Director of University Relations and Advancement Operations. B.A. 2006, California State University, Channel Islands.

Chandler, Carmen Ramos

(1994) Director of Media Relations. B.A. 1985, University of Southern California.

Chavez, Luis F.

(2018) Associate Director, Talent Acquisition/Compensation. B.A. 2005, California State University, Fresno; M.P.A. 2020, California State University, San Bernardino.

Chavez, Thomas

(2023) Director of Finance and Operations, College of Science and Mathematics. B.S. 2006, California State University, Long Beach.

Chavira, Gabriela

(2004) Professor in Psychology. B.A. 1994, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2003, University of California, Santa Cruz.

Chin-Farrell, Shawn

(2022) Director of Athletics. B.A. 1995, University of Arkansas; J.D. 1998, University of Washington School of Law.

Choi, Anne Soon

(2024) Assistant Vice President, Faculty Programs and Initiatives. B.A. 1993, Indiana University, Bloomington; M.A. 1999, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Ph.D. 2004, University of Southern California; M.P.H., M.S.W. 2012, University of California, Los Angeles.

Chong, Edward

(2020) Assistant Director, Information Security. B.S. 2008, Binghamton University.

Chou, Jenny

(1991) Senior Director of Resource Management and Planning, Information Technology. B.S. 1981, National Taiwan University.

Christensen, Carey L.

(2008) Director of Audience Services, The Soraya. B.M. 1997, M.S. 2000, California State University, Northridge.

Clayden, Jonathan

(2017) Assistant Dean for Programs and Enrollment Management, The Tseng College. M.A. 2008, Middlesex University, London.

Coggins, Jeffery S.

(2018) Manager of Reprographics and Signs. B.S. 2018, University of Wisconsin-Stout.

Conlogue, Ryan N.

(2013) Associate Vice President, Information Technology. B.S. 2013, University of Maine.

Conn, Kevin

(2022) Executive Director, Student Housing and Residential Life. B.S., Grand Valley State University; M.S., Southern Illinois University Carbondale; M.S., Stony Brook University; Ph.D., New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development.

Cook, Ryan

(2024) Senior Associate Athletics Director, Chief Revenue Officer. B.A. 2006, University of Southern California; M.S. 2014, American Sports University.

Cooper, Roman

(2022) Chief Inspector and Manager of Construction Services. HCAI Class A Certification.

Cornejo, Eduardo

(2019) Head Coach,  Baseball. B.A., University of Oklahoma; M.A., California State University, San Bernardino.

Cox, Nelson G.

(2023) Emergency Manager. B.A. 2002, California State University, Northridge.

Dabbour, Katherine

(2001) Interim Dean, University Library; Librarian, Research, Instruction and Outreach Services. B.A. 1983, California State University, Northridge; M.L.S. 1987, University of California, Los Angeles.

Dang, Annie T.

(2008) University Controller/Director, Accounting and Reporting. B.S. 1988, California State University, East Bay.

Davila, Terry

(1999) Head Coach, Men’s Soccer, Intercollegiate Athletics. B.A. 1994, California State University, Northridge.

De La Vega, Kristina A.

(2013) Senior Associate Vice President of Human Resources, Equity and Compliance. B.A. 2001, M.B.A. 2005, Loyola Marymount University.

Do, Sophia

(2013) Director of Budget and Capital Financial Planning. B.S. 2008, M.S. 2015, California State University, Northridge.

Doan, Huyen-Tram N.

(2008) Director, HRIS. B.S. 2000, University of Massachusetts.

Dom, Kari A.

(2003) Director, Administrative Services, Physical Plant Management. B.S. 1997, University of Redlands.

Donahue, Collin J.

(1996) Vice President for Administration and Finance/CFO. B.S. 1987, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; M.P.A. 2009, California State University, Northridge.

Dufault-Hunter, David

(2018) Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, Enrollment Services. B.A. 1988, University of Texas at Austin; M.A. 1998, Fuller Theological Seminary; Ph.D. 2020, Azusa Pacific University.

Eriksson, Austin

(2014) Sustainability Program Manager. B.S. 2013, California State University, Channel Islands.

Evans Taylor, Genevieve

(2021) Chief of Staff. B.S. 1994, M.A. 1995, Ed.D. 2008, University of South Dakota.

Evans, Rick D.

(1998) Executive Director, The University Corporation. B.A. 1984, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.P.A. 1986, Arizona State University.

Fager, Cathleen

(2005) Director of Finance and Operations, David Nazarian College of Business and Economics. A.B. 1980, Stanford University; M.B.A. 1983, University of California, Los Angeles.

Fernandez, Alfredo B.

(1998) Chief of Police, Department of Police Services.

Feucht-Haviar, Joyce A.

(1996) Dean, The Tseng College. B.A. 1974, Ohio University; M.A. 1978, University of Chicago.

Flugum, Deborah

(2011) Director, Purchasing and Contract Administration. B.A. 1982, Mount St. Mary’s College, Los Angeles.

Franklin, Jovitha

(2022) Director of Marketing and Communications, The Tseng College. B.S. 1995, Madurai Kamaraj University; M.B.A. 1998, Anna University.

Franklin, Monica D.

(2023) Manager of Design Services. B.Arch. 2004, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; M.Arch. 2009, Harvard University.

Franklin, Rane M.

(2023) Director of Development, College of Health and Human Development. B.A. 2008, M.P.A. 2012, California State University, Northridge.

Gaines, Richard

(2023) DHR/Title IX Investigator, Office of Equity and Compliance. B.S. 1997, M.S. 2001, California State University, Fresno.

Gandhi, Shereazad Jimmy

(2012) Department Chair of Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management; Professor of Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management. B.S. 2003, Illinois Institute of Technology; M.S. 2005, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2010, Stevens Institute of Technology.

Garcia, Tania

(2021) Director of Development, College of Science and Mathematics. B.A. 1997, University of Denver.

Gastelum, Julie M.

(2012) Foundation Accounting Manager. B.B.A. 2014, American Intercontinental University.

Gold-Brubaker, Laurie

(1999) Associate Director, Benefits Administration and Workers’ Compensation. B.A. 1989, California State University, Northridge.

Gonzalez, Jina

(1995) Associate Director, Educational Opportunity Program. B.A. 2007, California State University, Northridge.

Grech, Steven J.

(2008) Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer. B.S. 1995, California State University, Northridge; M.S. 1998, San Diego State University.

Green, Rashawn H.

(1994) Director, Learning Resource Center. B.S. 1994, M.A. 2002, California State University, Northridge.

Greeny, Erik

(2021) Assistant Vice President, Campus Development Programs. B.S. 1995, California State University, Chico.

Grimes, Deanne

(2016) Director of Principal Giving. B.A. 1998, California State University, Northridge.

Haddadian, Tamar

(2018) Manager of Accounting and Tax. B.S. 2003, California State University, Northridge.

Hadvina, Shellie

(1992) Associate Vice President, Development and Alumni Relations. B.S. 1991, M.P.A. 1998, California State University, Northridge.

Hahn, Sonia

(2023) Senior Associate Athletic Director, Chief Operating Officer/Senior Woman Administrator. B.A. 1989, University of Kentucky.

Hammond, Debra L.

(1993) Executive Director, University Student Union. B.A. 1979, Rutgers University; M.A. 1992, California State University, Los Angeles.

Harbeston, Robert

(2013) Distribution Center Manager, Physical Plant Management. B.A. 2005, M.A. 2017, California State University, Northridge.

Harris, Kandace

(2019) Associate Dean, Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication; Associate Professor of Communication Studies. B.A. 1997, M.A. 2001, Ph.D. 2005, Howard University.

Harutyunyan, Ani

(2001) Director of College Advising, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. B.A. 2000, M.S. 2002, California State University, Northridge.

Hayashi, Christine A.

(2006) Associate Dean, Michael D. Eisner College of Education; Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. B.A. 1977, M.A. 1993, M.A. 1996, California State University, Northridge; J.D. 2000, Loyola Law School.

Heinrich, Helen

(2005) Associate Vice President, Academic Technology. B.A. 1984, St. Petersburg Institute of Culture, Russia; M.S. 2000, University of California, Los Angeles; Ed.D. 2020, California State University, Northridge.

Henry Jr., James Lee

(1994) EOP Retention Specialist. B.A. 1991, M.A. 1994, California State University, Northridge.

Henry, Emil P.

(1997) Manager of Technical Services, College of Engineering and Computer Science. B.S. 1997, California State University, Northridge.

Hile, Joel

(2023) Director of Marketing and Communications, Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts. B.A., B.S., University of Washington.

Hillbruner, Zack A.

(2022) Senior Director of Infrastructure Services, Information Technology. B.A. 2005, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

Horvath, Miklos P.

(2015) Assistant Director of Logistical Services, Physical Plant Management. B.S. 2008, California State University, Northridge.

Hosken, Daniel W.

(1999) Dean, Mike Curb College of Arts, Media and Communication; Professor of Music. B.S. 1990, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; M.M. 1992, New England Conservatory; D.M.A. 1998, University of Wisconsin.

Ipach, Nichole

(2021) Vice President for University Relations and Advancement and President of the Foundation Board. B.A. 2001, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Irvine, Rosemary S.

(2021) Director of Student Financial Services. B.A. 2004, Mount Saint Mary’s College; M.A. 2016, Mount St. Mary’s University.

Jardin, Sandra M.

(2005) Assistant Director, International Admissions. B.A. 1988, California State University, Hayward; B.A. 2005, California State University, East Bay; M.Ed. 2014, University of Southern California.

Jawaharlal, Mariappan

(2024) B.S., M.S., Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia; Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Jensen, Emily H.

(2012) Director of Operations and Fiscal Officer. B.S. 2009, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; M.B.A. 2015, California Lutheran University.

Jia, Xudong

(2020) Associate Dean, College of Engineering and Computer Science; Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Management. B.S. 1983, M.S. 1986, Beijing Jiaotong University; M.S. 1992, University of Toronto, Canada; Ph.D. 1996, Georgia Institute of Technology.

Jimenez, Carlos

(2023) Associate Athletics Director for Marketing and Fan Engagement. B.A. 2015, California State University, Northridge.

Johnson, Jodi

(1989) Director, Disability Resources and Educational Services. B.A. 1992, California State University, Northridge.

Juarez, Callie

(2013) Senior Director, Academic Resources. B.A. 2002, Sonoma State University; M.P.A. 2008, California State University, Northridge.

Kang, Tarry

(2021) Director of Development, Library and Centers. B.A. 2020, University of California, Los Angeles.

Kapasi, Arif

(2019) Associate Athletics Director of Compliance. B.S. 2011, University of South Carolina; J.D. 2015, Charleston School of Law; M.A. 2016, The Citadel.

Kearney, Gabriel

(2022) Police Commander. B.S. 1993, Occidental College.

Kilmnick, Michelle C.

(2003) Director for Faculty Affairs. B.A. 1999, California State University, Northridge.

King, Susan

(2014) Assistant Athletics Director for External Relations. B.S. 2004, California State University, Northridge.

Komarraju, Meera

(2023) Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs; Professor of Psychology. B.A. 1976, Nizam College; M.A. 1978, M.Phil. 1980, Ph.D. 1983, Osmania University; Ph.D. 1987, University of Cincinnati.

Kovalcik, Justin

(2013) Interim Associate Dean, University Library; Director of Library Information Technology. B.S. 2004, University of Houston; M.L.I.S. 2008, University of North Texas.

Krzewinski, Kevin

(2006) Information Security Officer and Senior Director, Information Services. B.S. 1983, M.B.A. 1986, Loyola University of Chicago.

Landeta, Lynne P.

(1996) Interim Director, Klotz Student Health Center. M.N. 1993, University of California, Los Angeles; D.N.P. 2017, Duke University.

Lazarony, Paul J.

(1997) Associate Vice President, Undergraduate Studies; Professor of Systems and Operations Management. B.S. 1990, M.A. 1995, Ph.D. 1999, The Ohio State University.

Leung, David T.

(2022) Executive Director, Business Operations and Finance, The Tseng College. B.A., B.S. 1985, University of California, Berkeley; M.B.A. 2002, Rutgers University; M.P.P. 2018, The University of Chicago.

Levin, Amy C.

(2004) Assistant Vice President, Graduate Studies; Professor of Social Work. B.A/B.S. 1993, University of California, San Diego; M.S.W. 1995, Columbia University; Ph.D. 2003, University of Southern California.

Lindberg, Aaron D.

(2014) Director of Admissions. B.A. 1996, Lawrence University.

Lingrosso, Samuel J.

(2024) Director of Academic Employee Relations, Faculty Affairs. B.A. 1995, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles; M.A. 2002, California State University, Long Beach; M.A. 2010, Claremont Graduate University.

Link, Marianne M.

(2003) Director of Health Promotion and Administration, Klotz Student Health Center. M.P.H. 2004, California State University, Northridge.

Lizarraga, Kevin L.

(2013) Director of University Marketing. B.A. 2001, M.A. 2004, California State University, Northridge.

Lopez, Mario

(1997) Director of Student Services Center/EOP, College of Health and Human Development. B.S. 1995, M.P.A. 1997, California State University, Northridge; Ed.D. 2002, University of La Verne.

Lopez, Marta

(1996) Director of International and Exchange Student Center. Ed.D. 2000, University of La Verne.

Luna, Kenneth V.

(2011) Chief of Operations to the Provost; Professor of Linguistics/TESL. B.A. 2002, M.A. 2005, Ph.D. 2010, University of California, Los Angeles.

Mann, Perrine

(2022) Associate Vice President, Strategic Communication and Brand Management. B.A., Stanford University; M.A., New York University.

Manzueta, Charlene R.

(2014) Managing Director of Research and Sponsored Programs. B.S. 2013, California State University, Los Angeles; M.A. 2019, California State University, Northridge.

Marshalik, Jon

(2019) Assistant Director of Systems, Enrollment Services. B.F.A. 2010, M.F.A. 2014, Maryland Institute College of Art.

Martinez, Erik F.

(2022) Director of Development, David Nazarian College of Business and Economics. B.A. 2016, University of California, Los Angeles.

Martinez, Felipe

(2011) Assistant Director of Technology, Enrollment Services. B.A. 2010, University of California, Berkeley; M.P.A. 2021, California State University, San Bernardino.

May, Aimee S.

(2021) Senior Investigator, Office of Equity and Compliance. B.A. 1993, Saint John’s University; M.A. 1999, John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

McIntyre, Courtney A.

(2015) Executive Director of Development and External Relations. B.A. 1985, University of California, Los Angeles.

McKibbon, Robyn L.

(2006) Manager, Classification and Compensation. B.A. 2013, California State University, Northridge; M.P.A. 2022, California State University, San Bernardino.

McLeod, Cathy

(2015) Director, National Center on Deafness. B.A. Gallaudet University; M.S. 1998, California State University, Los Angeles.

Medina, Joe

(1995) Associate Director, Academic Personnel and Payroll Operations. B.S. 2006, M.A. 2015, California State University, Northridge.

Meister, Rory M.

(2016) Assistant Director, Domestic Undergraduate Admissions. B.S. 2008, The Ohio State University; M.A. 2013, University of Phoenix.

Mejia, Jill R.

(2010) Director, Undergraduate Studies. B.A. 2001, California State University, Long Beach; M.A. 2015, California State University, Northridge.

Mena, Christina

(2017) Assistant Director, Alumni Relations and Engagement. B.A. 1999, LIFE Bible College; M.A. 2001, Asuza Pacific University.

Mencias, Jasmine

(2023) Associate Director of Operations, Financial Aid and Scholarships Department. B.A. 2006, M.S. 2020, University of Southern California.

Mistry, Shefali

(2022) Associate Vice President, Government and Community Relations. B.F.A. 2008, California State University, Long Beach; M.F.A. 2016, Otis College of Art and Design.

Montoya, Verónica V.

(2022) Senior Director of HSI National Initiatives. B.A. 2000, San Diego State University; M.S. 2005, Carnegie Mellon University.

Moreno, Fred

(1995) Director of Finance and Operations, Michael D. Eisner College of Education. B.S. 2016, California State University, Northridge.

Morgan, Charlotte

(2020) Head Softball Coach. B.A. 2010, University of Alabama.

Muhlmeyer, Sabrina A.

(2023) Project Manager, Minor Capital Projects. B.F.A. 2006, Woodbury University.

Munoz, Dominique

(2000) Director of Special Events.

Nagarajan, Anuradha

(2007) Senior Director of Enterprise Application Development, Information Technology. B.S. 1996, SRM University; M.S. 1998, Villanova University.

Navarro, Jonathan

(2006) Director of Financial Services, Physical Plant Management. B.S. 2005, California State University, Northridge.

Nelson, Todd R.

(2020) Interim Director of Engineering Services, Physical Plant Management.

Newman, Andrew M.

(2023) Head Coach, Men’s Basketball. B.A. 1998, Azusa Pacific University; M.A. 2013, Concordia University.

Newsome, Felicia S.

(1993) Custodial Manager, Physical Plant Management.

Nieblas, Judy

(2023) Associate Athletic Director, Finance and Business Operations. B.A. 2001, University of California, Irvine.

O’Hanlon, Cameron

(2013) General Manager, The Soraya. B.M. 2016, California State University, Northridge.

Oberson, Todd

(2019) Director of Finance and Operations, College of Health and Human Development. B.A. 1997, California State University, Long Beach; M.A. 2005, San Diego State University; M.B.A. 2016, Colorado State University.

Oesterle, Sarah

(2019) Director of Development, Michael D. Eisner College of Education. B.B.A. 2003, Loyola Marymount University; M.P.A. 2009, University of Southern California.

Oh, Janet

(2005) Senior Director of Institutional Research; Professor of Psychology. B.A. 1998, Pomona College; M.A. 2000, Ph.D. 2003, University of California, Los Angeles.

Osburn, Patrick B.

(2017) General Manager, 88.5-FM. B.S. 1985, San Diego State University.

Otaky Ramirez, Zeina

(2009) Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Conduct and Ethical Development. B.A. 2007, California State University, San Bernardino; M.A. 2012, California State University, Northridge.

Pak, Karen F.

(2016) Associate Vice President, Financial Services. B.A. 1998, M.B.A. 2015, University of California, Los Angeles.

Papazyan, Natali

(2006) Director of Finance and Operations, Mike Curb College of Arts, Media and Communication. B.A. 1993, Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey; M.A. 1998, Middlesex University, London.

Parsa, Shiva

(1989) Senior Director, Educational Opportunity Program. B.A. 1997, M.A. 2002, California State University, Northridge.

Patterson, Robin

(2006) Assistant Director, GAAP and Fund Accounting. B.S. 1983, California State University, Northridge; C.P.A.

Payan, Jenna

(2022) Assistant Director, University Cash Services. B.A. 2005, Mount St. Mary’s University; M.A. 2011, California State University, Northridge.

Pearce, Julie L.

(2007) Director, University Counseling Services. B.A. 1987, Whittier College; M.A. 1990, Psy.D. 1993, Biola University.

Pepe, Anthony

(2002) Director, Environmental Health and Safety. B.S. 1990, University of La Verne.

Philip, Ranjit A.

(1999) Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer. B.E. 1997, University of Pune, India.

Pichler, Kristen

(1985) Human Resources Officer, University Student Union. B.A. 1989, M.P.A. 1993, California State University, Northridge.

Pirjan, Sevetlana

(2004) Director of College Advising, Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication. B.A. 2004, M.A. 2009, California State University, Northridge; Ed.D. 2016, Pepperdine University; M.A. 2024, California State University, Northridge.

Popoca-Morales, Elva

(2015) Director of Operations and Fiscal Officer, Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub. B.S. 2010, M.P.A. 2018.

Popoca-Morales, Elva

(2015) Director of Operations and Fiscal Officer, Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub. B.S. 2010, M.P.A. 2018, California State University, Los Angeles.

Quintero, Amanda

(2021) Senior Advisor to the President for Inclusive Excellence and Equity Innovation Officer for the Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub. B.A. 2000, California State University, Monterey Bay; M.A. 2006, California State University, Long Beach; Ph.D. 2015, Claremont Graduate University.

Ramirez, Jorge

(2014) Manager, Extended Learning Financial Aid Services, The Tseng College. B.S. 2008, B.A. 2010, Azusa Pacific University.

Reader, Danny

(2003) Senior Director of Advancement Services. B.A. 1994, University of California, Santa Barbara; M.B.A. 2023, California State University, Northridge.

Reeder, Jeffrey

(2022) Dean, College of Humanities; Senior Tribal Liaison Officer; Professor of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures. B.A. 1990, M.A. 1993, University of Texas at Arlington; Ph.D. 1998, University of Texas at Austin.

Reisinger, Robert D.

(2022) Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Physical Plant Management. B.S. 1989, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

Riegos-Olmos, Elizabeth

(2003) Director of College Advising, College of Science and Mathematics. B.A. 1998, University of California, Santa Cruz; M.S. 2018, California State University, Northridge.

Rocha, Luann C.

(2014) Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations. B.A. 1979, Marquette University; M.S. 1983, University of California, Berkeley.

Rosenthal Dieken, Jane

(2022) Assistant Dean for Program Development, The Tseng College. B.A. 2000, University of California, Santa Cruz; M.Ed. 2003, University of Pennsylvania; Ed.D. 2012, University of Southern California.

Rosenthal, Kenneth

(2005) Associate Vice President, Facilities Development and Operations. B.S. 1995, California State University, Northridge.

Rubin, Noah J.

(2021) Campus Architect, Director of Design and Construction. B.A. 2001, Connecticut College; M.A. 2007, University of California, Los Angeles.

Rucker, Cecil

(2023) Associate Director of Housing Facilities Operations. B.S. 1987, University of Redlands.

Ruelas-Bischoff, Shelley

(2011) Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, Student Engagement and Well-being. B.A. 1993, University of California, San Diego; M.A. 1996, Ph.D. 2000, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Ruiz, Steven M.

(2018) Director, Cloud and Systems Services. B.S. 2018, California State University, Dominguez Hills; M.S. 2023, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

Ryan, Michael C.

(2013) Senior Director of Development, Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication. B.A. 1987, University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Saba, Jennifer

(2023) Assistant Director, Occupational Safety. B.S. 2009, M.S. 2010, California State University, Northridge.

Samaniego, Ashley

(2018) Director of Athletic Performance. B.S. 2017, M.S. 2020, California State University, Northridge.

Sare, Geraldine Elegado

(1993) Director, Matador Advising Hub. B.A. 1993, California State University, Northridge; M.A. 1996, Pepperdine University.

Schantz, Paul A.

(2006) Director of Web and Technology Services, Student Affairs. B.A. 1995, University of Santa Barbara; M.A. 2004, University of Redlands.

Scott, Whitney

(2003) Director, Faculty Development; Professor of Child and Adolescent Development. B.A. 1998, M.A. 2001, Ph.D. 2003, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Searcy, Yan

(2018) Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences; Professor of Social Work. B.A. 1990, University of Notre Dame; MSSW 1992, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D. 1999, University of Chicago.

Seropian, Suren

(2013) Director of Development, College of Humanities. B.A. 1988, California State University, Northridge.

Sheridan, Robert J.

(2015) Executive Director, Career Education and Professional Development, David Nazarian College of Business and Economics. B.A. 1973, Fairfield University; M.B.A. 1986, Harvard Business School.

Singletary, Napoleon

(2018) Assistant Director of Custodial Services, Physical Plant Management. B.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills.

Skeggs, Jamie M

(2008) Director of Library Administrative Operations. B.A. 2002, Kent State University.

Smithson, Mary Clare

(2017) Capital Programs Manager. B.S., Purdue University.

Soofi, Olivia N.

(2023) Deputy Director, Office of Equity and Compliance. B.A., Boston University; J.D. University of Miami School of Law.

Soto, Jenny

(2011) Associate Director, Enrollment Services Strategic Communication. B.S. 2011, California State University, Northridge.

Steingraber, Thor R.

(2014) Executive and Artistic Director, The Soraya; and Senior Advisor, Cultural Affairs. B.A. 1988, Indiana University; M.P.A. 2009, Harvard University.

Stinner, Jerry N.

(2005) Dean, College of Science and Mathematics; Professor of Biology. B.S. 1972, California Baptist College; Ph.D. 1980, University of California, Riverside.

Stocker, Geoff

(1988) Facilities Coordinator, College of Health and Human Development. B.S. 1982, San Jose State University; B.S. 1987, M.A. 1988, California State University, Northridge.

Stranzl, Frank W.

(2005) Associate Director, Employee Development and Communications. B.A. 1986, Temple University. M.A. 2007, California State University, Northridge.

Street, Michelle

(2006) Director of College Advising, David Nazarian College of Business and Economics. B.A. 2003, California State University, Chico; M.S. 2007, California State University, Northridge.

Subramaniam, Chandra

(2018) Dean, David Nazarian College of Business and Economics; Professor of Accounting. B.S. 1978, University of Malaya; B.Acc. 1984, M.B.A. 1984, Ph.D. 1993, University of Minnesota.

Tamashiro, Dustin

(2022) Associate Director of Institutional Research. B.A. 2005, Pitzer College; M.A. 2007, Teachers College, Columbia University; M.A. 2010, Ph.D. 2021, Claremont Graduate University.

Tarver-Behring, Shari

(1991) Dean, Michael D. Eisner College of Education; Professor of Educational Psychology and Counseling. B.S. 1976, University of South Dakota; M.S. 1981, Marquette University; Ph.D. 1986, University of Wisconsin.

Telles, Lisa M.

(2016) Risk Manager. B.A. 1989, Mount St. Mary’s College; M.B.A 2002, Pepperdine University; National Alliance – CRM Certified Risk Manager 2009.

Theodoulou, Stella Z.

(1990) Special Assistant to the Provost; Professor of Political Science. B.A. 1977, City of London Poly; M.A. 1979, University of Essex; Ph.D. 1984, Tulane University.

Thomas, Travis

(1998) Director of Custodial, Grounds and Events, Physical Plant Management. B.A. 2003, California State University, Northridge.

Thompson, Isaiah

(2024) Director of Development, Athletics. B.A. 2017, University of California, Irvine.

Tiemann, Timothy

(2017) Managing Director of Innovation Initiatives. B.S., Valparaiso University; M.S., M.B.A., University of Rochester.

Tillett, Arlette P.

(2024) Director of Internal Adult and Public Records (PRA). B.S., California State University, Northridge.

Toutanji, Houssam A.

(2019) Dean, College of Engineering and Computer Science; Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Management. B.S. 1985, M.S. 1987, Northeastern University; Ph.D. 1992, Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Unterman, Ira N.

(2014) Associate Vice President for Resource Management, University Relations and Advancement. B.A. 1987, California State University, Fullerton; M.S.W., M.P.A. 1990, University of Southern California; C.P.A.

Valdivia, Juana Maria

(2014) Director, Student Outreach and Recruitment. B.A. 1997, M.S. 2003, California State University, Northridge.

Valencia, Gustavo

(2017) Custodial Manager, Physical Plant Management.

Valiton, Maria L.

(1985) Director of College Advising, College of Engineering and Computer Science. B.A. 1991, M.A. 1998, California State University, Northridge.

Veatch, John

(2006) Assistant Vice President for Budget Planning and Management. B.S. 1992, Mount St. Mary’s College, Los Angeles.

Villa-Real, Catherine

(2023) Associate Director, Student Outreach and Recruitment. B.A. 2011, M.S. 2014, University of Phoenix.

Villanueva, Marvin O.

(2005) Director of College Advising, College of Humanities. B.A. 2005, B.A. 2006, M.A. 2015, California State University, Northridge.

Wai, Diane

(2019) Director of University Communications. B.A. 1991, University of California, Berkeley; M.F.A., University of Southern California.

Wakefield, W. David

(1999) Interim Associate Dean, College of Health and Human Development; Professor of Child and Adolescent Development. B.A. 1993, University of California, Berkeley; M.A. 1997, Ph.D. 1999, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Wang, Jason R.

(2002) Senior Director, Physical Plant Management. B.S. 1993, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Ph.D. 2000, University of Arizona.

Warren, Shelline

(2019) Director, Financial Aid and Scholarships Department. B.A. 1993, San Jose State University.

Watkins, William C.

(1974) Vice President, Student Affairs and Dean of Students. B.A. 1974, California State University, Northridge; M.P.A. 1977, University of Southern California; Ed.D. 1999, University of California, Los Angeles.

Weichhart, Hans

(2022) Director of Production, Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts. B.A. 2002, California State University, Sacramento.

Whitaker, Kelly E.

(2011) Associate Director of Technology for Enrollment Services. B.A. 2010, Indiana University Bloomington; M.P.A. 2012, California State University, Northridge.

White, Janene

(2018) Director of Finance and Operations, College of Humanities. B.A. 1994, University of California, San Diego; M.S. 2001, University of Southern California.

Williams, Mathew

(2023) Director of Instructional Technology. B.A. 2007, University of California, Irvine; M.S. 2010, California State University, Fullerton; Ed.D. 2018, University of Southern California.

Winterhalter, Edith T.

(1998) Associate Vice President for Budget and Strategic Business Operations. B.S. 2003, M.A. 2010, California State University, Northridge.

Wisenbaker, Chelsea E.

(2016) Director of Annual Giving and Stewardship. B.A. 2010, University of California, Santa Cruz; M.A. 2019, California State University, Northridge.

Wolfe, Todd

(1994) University Registrar. B.A. 1990, M.S. 1995, California State University, Northridge.

Wu, Bohsiu

(2019) Associate Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences; Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies. B.A. 1985, Fu-Jen Catholic University (Taiwan); M.A. 1990, Ph.D. 1993, Bowling Green State University.

Yousuf, Rachelle V

(2019) Manager, Annual Giving. B.A. 2011, M.A. 2015, California State University, Northridge.




Emeriti

Afifi, Marianne H.

(2005) Associate Dean Emeritus, University Library. B.A. 1979, M.B.A. 1981, University of Southern California; M.L.S. 1993, University of California, Los Angeles.

Baker, Hilary J.

(2006) Vice President Emeritus for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer. B.S. 1978, University of Birmingham, England; M.A. 1980, University of California, Los Angeles.

Brown, Thomas P.

(1982) Executive Director Emeritus, Physical Plant Management. B.S. 1998, California State University, Northridge.

Carpenter, Hedy L.

(1989) Director Emeritus of Graduate Studies. B.S. 1974, Eastern Michigan University; M.A. 1995, California State University, Northridge.

Clouse, Ronald W.

(1973) Director Emeritus of Budget Planning and Management, Administration and Finance. B.A. 1971, M.A. 1973, California State University, Northridge.

Cummins-Prager, Mary Ann

(1991) Associate Vice President Emeritus, Students Access and Support Services. B.A. 1976, Seattle University; Ed.D. 1996, University of California, Los Angeles

Dukes, Fred O.

(1978) Executive Assistant to the Vice President Emeritus, Administration and Finance. B.A. 1975, M.A. 1977, California State University, Long Beach.

Gassert, Leland

(1972) Director Emeritus, The Career Center. B.S. 1959, M.S. 1962, Kansas State Teachers College; Ed.D. 1971, Oregon State University.

Glavin, Anne P.

(2002) Chief of Police Emeritus. B.A. 1975, Wheaton College; M.Ed. 1981, Boston University.

Harrison, Dianne F.

(2012) President Emeritus. B.A. 1971, M.S.W. 1973, University of Alabama; Ph.D. 1976, Washington University.

Huber, Bettina J.

(2005) Director Emeritus, Institutional Research. B.A. 1965, Oberlin College; M.Phil. 1968, Ph.D. 1973, Yale University.

Knepper, Dorena

(1967) Director Emeritus, Governmental Affairs. B.A. 1965, California State University, Northridge.

Koester, Jolene

(2000) President Emeritus. B.A. 1971, University of Minnesota; M.A. 1972, University of Wisconsin; Ph.D. 1980, University of Minnesota.

Lutwak, Howard

(2000) Director of Internal Audit Emeritus. B.S. 1988, California State University, Northridge; Certified Internal Auditor.

Mann, Jeanette

(1976) Special Assistant to the President for Equity and Diversity Emeritus. A.B. 1958, M.A. 1963, Ph.D. 1968, University of Missouri, Columbia.

Montgomery, Stephen H.

(1981) Assistant Vice President Emeritus, Human Resource Services. B.A. 1965, Michigan State University; M.P.A. 1971, Syracuse University.

Morey-Newbury, Ann

(1989) Director Emeritus, The Career Center. B.A. 1982, Western Michigan University; M.A. 1999, California State University, Northridge.

Newlon, Lorraine L.

(1967) Director Emeritus, Admissions and Records. B.S. 1970, California State University, Northridge; M.B.A. 1978, California Lutheran College.

Nicols, Gregory

(1986) Director Emeritus of Infrastructure Operations and Telecommunications, Information Technology. B.A. 2003, California State University, Northridge.

Palmberg, Beverly

(1979) Director Emeritus of Administrative Application Services, Information Technology.

Piernik, Thomas E.

(1985) Director Emeritus, Student Development and International Programs. B.A. 1978, Pennsylvania State University; M.A. 1984, University of Southern California.

Reid-Chassiakos, Linda

(2000) Director Emeritus, Student Health Center. B.S. 1973, University of Maryland; M.D. 1977, Georgetown University School of Medicine; Board Certified in Pediatrics 1983, American Board of Pediatrics.

Rudiger, Delia C.

(1966) Chief of Staff Emeritus, President’s Office. B.A. 1966, M.A. 1970, California State University, Northridge.

Say, Elizabeth A.

(1989) Dean Emeritus, College of Humanities; Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies. B.A. 1981, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 1988, University of Southern California.

Shideh, Maureen T.

(1986) Minor Capital Programs Manager Emeritus, Facilities Planning, Design and Construction. B.S. 1981, University of Arizona.

Smith, Jill

(2007) Chief of Staff Emeritus, President’s Office. B.B.A. 2004, Northwood University, Michigan.

Spagna, Michael E.

(1991) Dean Emeritus, Michael D. Eisner College of Education. B.S. 1984, Northwestern University; M.A. 1985, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D. 1991, University of California, Berkeley/San Francisco State University.

Stephens, Diane S.

(1995) Associate Vice President Emeritus, Academic Resources and Planning. B.S. 1990, M.B.A. 2008, California State University, Northridge.

Strache, Fred

(1973) Associate Vice President Emeritus, Student Affairs. B.A. 1959, M.A. 1963, University of Kentucky; Ph.D. 1973, Michigan State University.

Strametz, Don G.

(1986) Head Coach Emeritus of Men’s and Women’s Track and Field, Intercollegiate Athletics. B.A. 1968, M.A. 1975, California State University, Los Angeles.

Thompson, Shelly

(1990) Director of Undergraduate Studies Emeritus. B.A. 1990, M.A. 2010, California State University, Northridge.

Thompson, Sheryl S.

(1988) Director Emeritus, Learning Resource Center. B.A. 1972, M.A. 1987, California State University, Northridge; M.B.A. 1980, Pepperdine University.

Vidal, Lili C.

(1986) Director Emeritus, Financial Aid and Scholarships Department. B.A. 1977, University of California, Los Angeles; M.S. 1992, California State University, Northridge.

Williamson, Mika

(1984) Director, Recruitment Services and Compensation Emeritus. B.A. 1984, California State University, Northridge.

Willis, Eric P.

(1989) Systems Administrator Emeritus, University Library. B.Sc. 1975, University of Western Ontario, Canada.

Zvi, Jennifer C.

(1986) Learning Disability Specialist Emeritus, Office of Disabled and Veteran Student Services. B.S. 1967, University of Minnesota; M.S. 1968, University of Illinois; M.A. 1971, Ph.D. 1973, Northwestern University.