Faculty & Staff Directory
The College of Architecture, Visual Arts, and Design embraces the entire spectrum of design-oriented disciplines, all students will experience our interdisciplinary approach to learning that offers unique and unlimited opportunities for collaboration, inspiration, and most importantly, a deep and well-rounded education. And building on this broad foundation, the college is continually expanding our program offerings to ensure our students continue to receive the most innovative and comprehensive education.
Students also benefit from a practice-based approach that connects them directly with professional organizations throughout Southern California, exposing them to real business situations, and often allowing them to take part in the professional process through mentoring and internships.
What makes the College of Architecture, Visual Arts, and Design truly unique is that we teach these programs from a Christian worldview, encouraging students to use their creative talents to engage and inspire the world around them.

Dirk Dallas, M.F.A.
Associate Professor of Graphic Design
Dean of College of Architecture, Visual Arts and Design
Office Phone: 951-552-8628
E-mail: ddallas@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building Room 332

Sarah Bandak, M.Arch, M.Arch
Assistant Professor of Interior Design
Office Phone: 951-552-8981
E-mail: sbandak@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building 359

Michael Berger, M.F.A.
Professor of Graphic Arts
Office Phone: 951-343-4675
E-mail: mberger@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: W. E. James Building, Room 360

Brett Biermann, Ph.D.
Professor of Graphic Arts
E-mail: bbiermann@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Adams Suite B8

Krysten Burton
Assistant Professor of Architecture
Office Phone: 951-552-8377
E-mail: kburton@calbaptist.edu

Ryan Chung
Assistant Professor of Architecture
Office Phone: 951-552-8620
E-mail: rchung@calbaptist.edu

Melissa Croteau, Ph.D.
Professor of Film Studies
Office Phone: 951-343-4327
E-mail: mcroteau@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: W. E. James Building, Room 362

Susan Duemer, M.Arch.
Professor of Architecture
Office Phone: 951-552-8815
E-mail: sduemer@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: ARCH Building, Room 216

Michael Eaton, M.F.A.
Professor of Film Studies/Film Production
Office Phone: 951-552-8789
E-mail: meaton@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James 357


Aaron Greene, M.Arch.
Associate Professor of Architecture
Office Phone: 951-552-8193
E-mail: agreene@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Architecture, 105

Katherine Kaford, Ph.D.
Professor of Art History
Associate Dean, College of Architecture, Visual Arts and Design
Office Phone: 951-552-8816
E-mail: kkaford@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building, Room 453

Keelan Kaiser, M.Arch.
Professor of Architecture
Program Director of Architecture
Office Phone: 951-552-8149
E-mail: kkaiser@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: ARCH 103, https://zoom.us/j/509396321?pwd=Z09GR0JnTGR5SDBydk5NTkdTY0RQdz09

Christopher Kern, M.F.A.
Associate Professor of Photography
Program Lead, Photography
Office Phone: 951-552-8150
E-mail: ckern@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: ABPK B26

Kristi Lippire, M.F.A.
Professor of Visual Art
Advisor for Art Club
Office Phone: 951-552-8736
E-mail: klippire@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Adams Business Park, building C space 33

Matthew Niermann, Ph.D., M.S.
Associate Professor of Architecture
Associate Dean of College of Architecture, Visual Arts and Design (CAVAD)
Program Lead, Illustration/Interior Design
Office Phone: 951-552-8670
E-mail: mniermann@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James 478

David Ogoli, Ph.D.
Professor of Architecture
Fellow of The Cambridge Commonwealth Trust
Office Phone: 951-552-8195
E-mail: dogoli@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: 3739 Adams Room 214

Samuel Park, B.A.
Associate Professor of Graphic Design and Digital Media
Program Coordinator of Bachelor's in Graphic Design and Digital Media (Online)
Office Phone: 951-343-3995
E-mail: spark@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Tyler Plaza, Office 71

Jacob Slagill, BA
Assistant Professor of Architecture
Office Phone: 951-552-8336
E-mail: jslagill@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: ARCH 215

Christine Smith, MFA
Lecturer of Photography
Office Phone: 951-343-4442
E-mail: chsmith@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: ABPK 26

Nancy Ward, M.F.A.
Lecturer of Visual Arts
Professor of Illustration and Design
Office Phone: 951-343-4623
E-mail: nward@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: J353

Christopher K. Wright, M.F.A.
Associate Professor of Graphic Arts
Office Phone: 951-552-8194
E-mail: ckwright@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: W. E. James Building, Room 355

Karim Youssef, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Architecture
Office Phone: 951-343-4849
E-mail: kyoussef@calbaptist.edu

Elizabeth Dickerson
Administrative Secretary
Office Phone: 951-343-4531
E-mail: edickerson@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James 446

Rene Lopez
Director of Academic Operations for CAVAD
Office Phone: 951-552-8910
E-mail: rlopez@calbaptist.edu

Leslie Velazquez
Architecture Secretary
Office Phone: 951-343-4455
E-mail: lvelazquez@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Architecture Building, Arch 101