Faculty & Staff

College of Arts and Sciences

Lisa Hernández, Ph.D.

Professor of Mathematics
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Office Phone: (951) 343-4767
E-mail: lihernandez@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building, 459

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Mathematics University of California, Riverside 2006
M.S. Mathematics University of California, Riverside 2002
B.A. Mathematics University of California, Riverside 2000

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Thomas E. Ferko, Ph.D.

Professor of Chemistry
Associate Dean, Division of Natural and Mathematical Sciences
Office Phone: (951) 343-4399
E-mail: tferko@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building, 454

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Analytical Chemistry Purdue University 2001
B.S. Secondary Education / Chemistry Juniata College 1992

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James Lu, Ph.D.

Professor of English
Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Department Chair, Modern Languages and Literature
Office Phone: (951) 343-4277/3434590
E-mail: jlu@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: W.E. James Building, Room 256

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. English Duke University 1992
M.A. English Duke University 1988
M.A. Literature Institute of American Literature 1985

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Victoria Brodie, Ed.D.

Assistant Professor of Public Relations
Department Chair, Communication Arts
Office Phone: (951) 552-8310
E-mail: vbrodie@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James 44

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ed.D. Organizational Leadership Pepperdine University 2019
M.A. Public Relations California Baptist University 2015
B.S. Communication University of Phoenix 2013

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Linn Carothers, Ph.D.

Professor of Mathematics
Department Chair, Mathematical Sciences
Office Phone: (951) 343-4961
E-mail: lcarothers@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building, 472

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Educational Psychology and Statistics University of Southern California 1987
M.Sc. Biostatistics and Epidemiology California State University, Northridge 1979
B.Sc. Biological Sciences University of Southern California 1973

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John Marselus, D.Min.

Professor of Aviation Science
Chair, Department of Aviation Science
Colonel, USAF (ret)
Office Phone: 951-552-8188
E-mail: jmarselus@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Flight Operations Center, ARPT 202

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
D.Min. Ministry Liberty Theological Seminary 2015
M.Div. Divinity Liberty University 2007
M.S. Strategic Studies Air University 2004
M.A. Religion Liberty Theological Seminary 1996
B.S. Aeronautical Engineering United States Air Force Academy 1985

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Chris McHorney, Ph.D.

Professor of Political Science
Department Chair, History and Government
Office Phone: (951) 343-4757
E-mail: cmchorney@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: The Point 111

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Political Science University of California at Riverside 1997
M.S. International Studies Troy State University at Dothan 1990
B.A. Political Science University of California at Los Angeles 1984

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Bruce Prins, Ph.D.

Professor of Biology
Department Chair, Biological Sciences
Director, Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences
Office Phone: (951) 343-4266
E-mail: bprins@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building, 461

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Pharmacology and Toxicology University of California, Irvine 1992
B.A. Biology Point Loma College 1983

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Patrick Schacht, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Biochemistry
Department Chair, Chemical Sciences
Office Phone: (951) 552-8819
E-mail: pschacht@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building, 464

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Genetics, Genomics, & Bioinformatics University of California, Riverside 2013
B.S. Biochemistry Biola University 2007

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Melissa Antonio, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Biology
Office Phone: (951) 552-8629
E-mail: mantonio@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building, 469

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology University of California, Riverside 2010
B.S. Biological Sciences University of California, Riverside 2005

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Jeff Barnes, PhD

Professor
Dean, Student Success
Office Phone: (951) 552-8639
E-mail: jbarnes@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Lancer Arms 39

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
PhD New Testament History Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary 1995
M.Div. Golden Gate Battist Theological Seminary 1989
B.A. Biblical Studies William Carey College 1985

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Dennis K. Bideshi, Ph.D.

Professor of Biology
Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiologist: M(CLS), M(ASCP)
Office Phone: (951) 343-4397
E-mail: dbideshi@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building (West), 200

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Genetics University of California, Riverside 1999
M.A. Biology California State University, Fullerton 1992
B.A. Biology California State University, Fullerton 1984

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Jim Bishop, J.D.

Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Business Law
Office Phone: (951) 343-4342
E-mail: jbishop@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: The Point 224

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
J.D. Law University of the Pacific 1975
B.A. Political Science California State University at San Bernardino 1972

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W. Daniel Blair, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Deaf Studies
Director, Center for Deaf Studies
Office Phone: (951) 343-4762
E-mail: dblair@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: W.E. James Building, Room 284

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Educational Research University of Alabama 2006
M.Div. Theology/Ministry Beeson Divinity School, Samford University 1995
B.G.S. General Studies Samford University 1992

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Mark Blincoe, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of History
Office Phone: (951) 343-4953
E-mail: mblincoe@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: The Point 125

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. History University of Minnesota 2008
M.A. History University of Pennsylvania 2000
B.A. History and Sociology Whitworth University 1998

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Cynthia Boes, Ph.D.

Professor of Communication Studies
Office Phone: (951) 343-4904
E-mail: cboes@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building 038

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Communication The Pennsylvania State University 2010
M.A. Rhetoric Oregon State University 2003
B.S. English/Communication Corban College 1996

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Eric C. Brook, Ph.D.

Professor of History and Humanities
Office Phone: (951) 343-4308
E-mail: ebrook@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: The Point 124

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. History of Philosophy University of Essex 2013
M.A. Humanities California State University, Dominguez Hills 2007
M.A. Theology Concordia University 2000
B.A. Philosophy (with Honors) California Baptist College 1999

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Berniece Bruinius Alspach, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of English
Office Phone: (951) 343-4943
E-mail: balspach@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: W. E. James Building, Room 260B

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. English Claremont Graduate University 2016
M.A. English California Baptist University 2006
B.A. English Florida State University 1998

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Jim Buchholz, Ph.D.

Professor of Mathematics and Physics
Office Phone: (951) 343-4359
E-mail: jbuchholz@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building, 138

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Physics University of California, Riverside 1996
M.S. Physics Texas A&M University 1985
B.A. Science Education and Physics Indiana State University 1982

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J. Alex Chediak, Ph.D.

Professor of Engineering and Physics
Physics Faculty Representative
Office Phone: (951) 343-4912
E-mail: achediak@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building, 480

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering University of California, Berkeley 2004
M.S. Materials Science and Engineering University of California, Berkeley 2001
B.S. Ceramic Engineering Alfred University 1996

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Ricardo J. Cordero-Soto, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Mathematics
Director, Graduate Program in Applied Mathematics
Office Phone: (951) 552-8632
E-mail: rcordero@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building, 470

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Applied Mathematics for Life and Social Sciences Arizona State University 2011
M.A. Mathematics Arizona State University 2008
B.S. Applied Mathematics Universidad Metropolitana-San Juan Puerto Rico 2006

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Kenya Davis-Hayes, Ph.D.

Professor of History
Office Phone: (951) 343-4370
E-mail: kdavis@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: The Point 121

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. American Studies, History Purdue University 2005
M.Ed. Social Studies Education Campbell University 2000
B.A. American History Campbell University 1998

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L. Alan Fossett, Ph.D.

Professor of Chemistry
Office Phone: (951) 343-4265
E-mail: afossett@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building, 460

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Chemistry University of California, Davis 1987
B.S. Chemistry Northwest Nazarene College 1982

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Creighton Goodman, DPA

Assistant Professor of Aviation Flight
Office Phone: (951) 552-8802
E-mail: cgoodman@calbaptist.edu

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
DPA Public Administration California Baptist University 2018
M.A. Aviation Education Trident University 2010
B.S. Psychology Loyola University Chicago 2001

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Ted Grant, Ph.D.

Visiting Professor of Physics
Office Phone: (951) 552-8357
E-mail: tgrant@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building, 248

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Physics / Chemical and Material Physics University of California Irvine 2014
M.S. Physics / Chemical and Material Physics University of California Irvine 2014
B.S. Chemistry University of California Riverside 2008
B.S. Physics University of California Riverside 2008

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Nathanael Heyman, Ph.D.

Professor of Biology
Adjunct Faculty of Physician Assistant Studies
Office Phone: (951)552-8533
E-mail: nheyman@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Mission Hall, 102

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Physiological Sciences University of Arizona School of Medicine 2007
B.S. Biology Lee University 1997

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John Higley, D.P.A.

Professor of Criminal Justice
Office Phone: (951) 343-4610
E-mail: jhigley@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: The Point 216

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
D.P.A. Public Administration University of Laverne 2008
M.A. Management National University 1998
B.A. Social Ecology/Criminal Justice University of California at Irvine 1975

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Troy Hinrichs, J.D.

Professor of Criminal Justice
Fellow, Dr. Paul & Annie Kienel Leadership Institute.
Office Phone: (951) 343-4692
E-mail: thinrich@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: The Point, Room 221

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
J.D. Law Texas Tech University School of Law 1993
B.A. Philosophy Hardin-Simmons University 1991
B.A. English Hardin-Simmons University 1991

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Hannah (Ying) Hu, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Chemistry
Office Phone: (951)-552-8634
E-mail: yhu@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building, 482

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Photochemical Sciences Bowling Green State University December 2008
B.S.E. Chemical Engineering Dalian University of Technology, Liaoning CHINA June 2002

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David Isaacs, M.A.

Visiting Professor
Office Phone: (951) 343-4373
E-mail: disaacs@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: W.E. James Building, Room 261

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
M.A. Christian Apologetics Simon Greenleaf University 2000
M.A. Faith and Culture Trinity Graduate School 2000
B.A. English California State University at San Bernardino 1985

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Toni Kirk, Ph.D.

Professor of English
Office Phone: (951) 204-7798
E-mail: tkirk@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: W. E. James Building, Room 265

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Mythological Studies - Emphasis in World Literature Pacifica Graduate Institute 2010
M.A. English Literature with emphasis in poetry, creative writing, multicultural literature, global literature, classic literature California Baptist University 2005
M.A. Composition/Rhetoric California State University, San Bernardino 1989

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Steve Kish, D.Min

Lecturer in Mathematics
Office Phone: (951) 343-4825
E-mail: skish@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building, 248

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
D.Min Ministry Gateway Seminary of the Southern Baptist Convention 2020
M.Div. Theology Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary 2003
B.A. Mathematics University of California, Riverside 1995

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Bonjun Koo, Ph.D.

Professor of Environmental Science
Office Phone: (951) 343-4621
E-mail: BonjunKoo@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building 186

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Soil and Water Science/ Environmental Biogeochemistry University of California, Riverside 2001
M.Sc. Organic Chemistry and Pesticide Konkuk University, Seoul, S. Korea 1993
B.Sc. Agricultural Chemistry Konkuk University, Seoul, S. Korea 1989

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Jacob Lanphere, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Environmental Science
Office Phone: (951) 552-8383
E-mail: jlanphere@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James 184

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Chemical and Environmental Engineering University of California, Riverside 2014
B.S. Environmental Engineering University of California, Riverside 2011

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Esther Lee, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Statistics
Christian Statistician
Office Phone: (951) 343-4942
E-mail: elee@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James 479

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Economics / Econometrics University of California, Irvine 2010

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Carla Liu, Ed.D.

Assistant Professor of English and TESOL
Office Phone: (951) 343-4434
E-mail: cliu@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: W.E. James Building, Room 279

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ed.D. TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Alliant International University 2017
M.S. TESOL Nazareth College of Rochester 1990
B.A. Education/French Hope College 1984

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Lee Lyons, M.F.A.

Professor of Theatre
Program Director, Theatre
Office Phone: (951) 343-4919
E-mail: llyons@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Wallace Theatre

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
M.F.A. Theatrical Design San Diego State University 1988
B.A.A. Theatre San Diego State University 1980
A.A Theatre Phoenix College 1978

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Michael Marse, M.A.

Assistant Professor of Communication Studies
Program Director, Forensics
Office Phone: (951) 343-4207
E-mail: mmarse@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building 037

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
M.A. Communication Studies California State University at San Bernardino 2005
B.A. Communication Arts California Baptist University 2000

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Khamla Dhouti Martinez, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Spanish
Program Director, Spanish
Office Phone: (951) 343-4541
E-mail: kdhouti-martinez@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Jame Building 250

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Spanish, Afro-Caribbean Literature University of Texas at Austin 2002
M.A. Spanish Middlebury College 1994
B.A. Romance Languages Washington & Lee University 1991

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Frank Mihelich, M.F.A.

Associate Professor of Theatre
Office Phone: 951-552-8651
E-mail: fmihelich@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Wallace Theater

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
M.F.A. Theatre/Acting Columbia University 2004
B.A. Philosophy California Baptist University 1998
B.A. Communication Arts/Theatre California Baptist University 1998

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Elizabeth A. Morris, Ph.D.

Professor of Education and Mathematics
Associate Provost for Accreditation, Assessment and Curriculum
Office Phone: (951) 343-4507
E-mail: emorris@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Eugene and Billie Yeager Center

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Education Capella University 2007
M.S. Education California Baptist University 1999
B.S. Liberal Studies California Baptist University 1998

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Elisabeth Murillo, M.S.

Assistant Professor of Aviation Science
Office Phone: (951) 552-8810
E-mail: emurillo@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Flight Operations Center, ARPT 133

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
M.S. Commercial Aviation Delta State University 2015
B.S. Aviation Westminster College 2006

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Jenifer Nalbandian, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Office Phone: (951) 343-4306
E-mail: jnalbandian@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James 478

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Organic Chemistry University of California, Riverside
M.S. Chemistry University of California, Riverside
B.S. Chemistry/Biochemistry Emphasis Pepperdine University

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Jennifer Newton, Ph.D.

Professor of English
Office Phone: (951) 343-4276
E-mail: jnewton@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: W.E. James Building, Room 262

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. English Baylor University 2004
M.A. English Baylor University 1999
B.A. English LeTourneau University 1997

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Michelle Nielsen Hernandez, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Mathematics
Office Phone: (951) 552-8788
E-mail: mnielsen@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building, 476

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Mathematics University of Minnesota 2010
M.S. Mathematics, Statistics Minor University of Minnesota 2009
B.A. Mathematics and Secondary Education Bethel University 2003

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Marilyn Panaro, M.A.

Lecturer in Biology
Office Phone: (951) 343-4764
E-mail: mpanaro@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building, 453

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
M.A. Bioethics Trinity International University 2003
B.S. Microbiology and Biophysical Sciences State University of New York at Buffalo 1988

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Hyun-Woo (Andrew) Park, Ph.D.

Professor of Biology
Office Phone: (951) 343-4766
E-mail: hpark@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building, Room 201

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Entomology/Insect Pathology University of California, Riverside 1999
M.S. Agriculture/Insect Pathology Seoul National University, Korea 1995
B.S. Agriculture Seoul National University, Korea 1990

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MaryAnn Pearson, Ed.D., APR

Professor of Communication
Interim Director of Student Publications, Lancer Media Group
Public Relations, Journalism, Leadership and Communication
Office Phone: (951) 552-8186
E-mail: mpearson@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building 040

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ed.D. Educational Leadership La Sierra University 2010
M.S. Education California Baptist University 2003
B.A. Liberal Studies - English California Baptist University 1999

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Chase Porter, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Political Science
Office Phone: (951) 552-8199
E-mail: cporter@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: The Point-A 225

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Political Science University of Alabama 2018
M.Div. Divinity Samford University 2013
B.A. Christian Studies/Political Science Mississippi College 2009

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C. Daniel Prather, Ph.D.

Professor of Aviation Science
Office Phone: (951) 343-4924
E-mail: dprather@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Flight Operations Center, ARPT 127

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Educational Leadership University of Nebraska - Lincoln 2007
D.B.A. California Southern University 2020
M.B.A. International Business University of North Alabama 2016
M.P.A. Aviation Administration Southern Illinois University 1997
B.C.A. Aviation Management Delta State University 1994

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Stephen Runyan, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Biology
Office Phone: (951) 552-8452
E-mail: srunyan@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Mission Hall 104

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Physiology University of California, Los Angeles 2007
M.S. Physiological Science University of California, Los Angeles 2003
B.S. Physiological Science University of California, Los Angeles 2001

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Noé Ruvalcaba, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Spanish
Office Phone: (951) 552-8778
E-mail: nruvalcaba@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building, Room 286

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Spanish University of California, Riverside 2011
M.A. Spanish University of California, Riverside 2007
B.A. Spanish University of California, Santa Barbara 2005
B.A. Latin American Studies University of California, Santa Barbara 2005

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Alexandra Shin, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Biology
Office Phone: (951) 552 - 8453
E-mail: ashin@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Mission Hall 103

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Pharmacology Loma Linda University 2015
B.S. Biology George Fox University 2011

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Michael Sill, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Mathematics
Office Phone: (951) 552-8384
E-mail: msill@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building, 473

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Mathematics University of California, Riverside 2012
B.S. Physics Loyola Marymount University 2006
B.S Mathematics Loyola Marymount University 2006

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Sonya Singh, B.A.

Visiting Professor of Journalism
Assistant Director of Student Publications
Office Phone: 951-552-8911
E-mail: ssingh@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building 065

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
B.A. Psychology Pepperdine University 2012

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Owen Staley, Ph.D.

Lecturer in Modern Languages and Literature
Office Phone: (951) 343-4697
E-mail: ostaley@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: W. E. James Building, Room 252

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. English University of California at Los Angeles 1996
M.A. English University of California at Berkeley 1987
A.B. Environmental Studies University of California at Berkeley 1980

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Kyle Stewart, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Physics
Office Phone: (951) 552-8723
E-mail: kstewart@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building, 471

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Physics / Astrophysics University of California, Irvine 2009
M.S. Physics / Astrophysics University of California, Irvine 2006
B.S. Astrophysics University of California, Los Angeles 2004

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Tae Sung, PhD

Associate Professor of English
Founding Director of University Writing Center
Office Phone: 951-552-8992
E-mail: tsung@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Lancer Arms #39

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
PhD English UC Irvine
MA Theology Fuller Seminary
BA English UC San Diego

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Satoru Suzuki, Ph.D.

Professor of Chemistry
Office Phone: (951)552-8726
E-mail: ssuzuki@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building, 466

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Chemistry Arizona State University 1996
B.S. Chemistry/Biology Grand Canyon University 1991

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Daniel Szeto, Ph.D.

Professor of Biology and Biochemistry
Office Phone: (951) 552-8735
E-mail: dszeto@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Mission Hall Room 104

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Biomedical Sciences University of California, San Diego 1998
M.S. Molecular Biology San Diego State University 1990
B.S. Bacteriology University of California, Davis 1986

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Erika Travis, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of English and Behavioral Sciences
Office Phone: (951) 343-4362
E-mail: etravis@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: W.E. James Building, Room 260A

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. English Claremont Graduate University 2016
M.A. English California Baptist University 2006
B.A. English and Behavioral Science California Baptist University 2002

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Jennifer Tronti, M.A.

Assistant Professor of English
Program Director, English (Undergraduate)
Office Phone: (951) 343-4290
E-mail: jtronti@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Office Location: W.E. James Building, Room #258

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
M.A. Mythological Studies Pacifica Graduate Institute 2009
M.A. Literature in English Claremont Graduate School 1995
B.A. English California Baptist College 1994

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Jones Tsai, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Biochemistry
Office Phone: (951) 552-8368
E-mail: jtsai@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James 477

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering Columbia University 2010
M.S. Biomedical Engineering Columbia University 2004
B.S. Bioengineering: Premedical University of California San Diego 2003

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Laura Veltman, Ph.D.

Professor of American Literature
Director, Graduate Program in English
Office Phone: (951) 343-4649
E-mail: lveltman@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: W.E. James Building, Room 264

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. English University of Wisconsin at Madison 2006
M.A. English University of Wisconsin at Madison 1998
B.A. English and Psychology Calvin College 1996

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Deron Walker, Ph.D.

Professor of English
Office Phone: (951) 343-4652
E-mail: dwalker@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: W.E. James Building, Room 281

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Education Southern Illinois University 2004
M.A. History Eastern Illinois University 1995
B.A. History Eastern Illinois University 1994

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Robert Willett, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Office Phone: 343-4322
E-mail: rwillett@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James 475

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Mathematics University of California, Riverside 2016
M.S. Mathematics University of California, Riverside 2013
B.S. Mathematics California Baptist University 2011

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Kimberlee Bartholomew

Department Secretary, Division of Natural and Mathematical Sciences
Office Phone: (951) 552-8662
E-mail: kbartholomew@calbaptist.edu

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Peyton Beard

Administrative Secretary, College of Arts and Sciences
Office Phone: (951) 343-4363
E-mail: pbeard@calbaptist.edu

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Matthew Castellano

Flight Instructor
Office Phone: (951) 552-8804
E-mail: mcastellano@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Flight Operations Center, ARPT 129

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Matthew Comer

Laboratory Technician, Division of Natural and Mathematical Sciences
Office Phone: (951) 343-4430
E-mail: mcomer@calbaptist.edu

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Howard Dang

Flight Instructor
Office Phone: (951) 552-8804
E-mail: hdang@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Flight Operations Center, ARPT 120

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Cecily Dussell

Laboratory Coordinator, Division of Natural and Mathematical Sciences
Office Phone: (951) 343-4430
E-mail: cdussell@calbaptist.edu

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Jennifer Endeman

Flight Instructor
Chief Commercial Program
Office Phone: (951) 552-8804
E-mail: jendeman@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Flight Operations Center, ARPT 114

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Allie Floyd

Department Secretary, Biological Sciences
Office Phone: 951-552-8988
E-mail: afloyd@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building, 467

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Christine Hernandez

Purchasing Specialist
Office Phone: (951) 552-8295
Office Location: James Building 248

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Kyle Higginson

Flight Instructor
Chief Instrument Program
Office Phone: (951) 552-8804
E-mail: khigginson@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Flight Operations Center, ARPT 129

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Ivan Kut

Flight Instructor
Office Phone: (951) 552-8804
E-mail: ikut@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Flight Operations Center, ARPT 129

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Orlando Martinez

Director of Aircraft Maintenance
Office Phone: (951) 552-8462
E-mail: omartinez@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Flight Operations Center, D208

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John Mullins

Assistant Chief Flight Instructor
Office Phone: (951) 552-8463
E-mail: jmullins@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Flight Operations Center, D203

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Rene Nemecio

Assistant Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Office Phone: (951) 552-8462
E-mail: rnemecio@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Flight Operations Center, D207

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Kihan Park

Flight Instructor
Office Phone: (951) 552-8804
E-mail: kpark@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Flight Operations Center, D202

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Tyler Powell

Flight Instructor
Office Phone: (951) 552-8804
E-mail: tpowell@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Flight Operations Center, D201

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Lacey Schimming

Flight Instructor
Chief Private Program
Office Phone: (951) 552-8804
E-mail: lschimming@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Flight Operations Center, ARPT 114

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Jesse Sipan

Director of Flight Operations
Office Phone: (951) 552-8803
E-mail: jsipan@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Flight Operations Center, ARPT 111

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Paulina Slocum

Flight Instructor
Office Phone: (951) 552-8804
E-mail: pslocum@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Flight Operations Center, ARPT 114

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Debbie Spala

Administrative Secretary, Division of Natural and Mathematical Sciences
Office Phone: 951-343-4380
E-mail: dspala@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James 457

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Patty VanBuskirk

Department Secretary, Communication Arts
Office Phone: (951) 343-4964
E-mail: pvanbuskirk@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James 042

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Aaron Varela

Flight Instructor
Chief of Safety
Office Phone: (951) 552-8804
E-mail: avarela@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Flight Operations Center, ARPT 119

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Laura Walker

Flight Instructor
Office Phone: (951) 552-8804
E-mail: lwalker@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Flight Operations Center, ARPT 120

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Rosemary Welsh

Department Secretary, Modern Languages and Literature
Office Phone: 951-343-4590
E-mail: rwelsh@calbaptist.edu

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