Faculty & Staff
Department of Kinesiology

Sean Sullivan, Ph.D.
Professor of KinesiologyChair, Department of KinesiologyProgram Director, MS in Kinesiology
Office Phone: (951) 343-4528E-mail: ssullivan@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Health Science Campus, F94
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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Ph.D. | Physical Education & Sport Management | University of New Mexico | 2004 |
M.A. | Kinesiology | San Diego State University | 2001 |
B.S. | Kinesiology | San Diego State University | 1998 |

William Boyer, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of KinesiologyOffice Phone: (951) 552-8152E-mail: wboyer@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Health Science Campus. F88
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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Ph.D. | Kinesiology (Physical Activity Epidemiology Specialization) | University of Tennessee | 2017 |
M.S.H. | Exercise Science and Chronic Disease | University of North Florida | 2014 |
B.S.H. | Exercise Physiology | University of North Florida | 2012 |

Crystal Chavez, M.S.
Instructor of KinesiologyDirector, Physical Activity ProgramsOffice Phone: (951) 552-8170E-mail: cchavez@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Health Science Campus Inside Physical Activity Center (PAC) G123
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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M.S. | Kinesiology / Pedagogy | California Baptist University | 2008 |
B.S. | Kinesiology / Physical Education | California Baptist University | 2005 |

Amanda Durall, Ed.D.
Instructor of KinesiologyOffice Phone: (951) 343-2107E-mail: adurall@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Remote
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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Ed.D. | Kinesiology | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | 2020 |
M.P.H. | Epidemiology | East Tennessee State University | 2013 |
B.S. | Exercise Science | University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | 2010 |

Lisa Friesen, M.S.
Assistant Professor of KinesiologyE-mail: lfriesen@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James 478
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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M.S. | Exercise Physiology | James Madison University | 2010 |
B.A. | Sport Science | The University of the Pacific | 2004 |

Levi Garrett, D.H.Ed
Associate Professor of KinesiologyDirector, Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology programOffice Phone: (951) 343-2179E-mail: lgarrett@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Tyler Plaza
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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D.H.Ed | Health Education | A.T. Still University | 2020 |
M.S. | Exercise Science | California Baptist University | 2011 |
B.S. | Physical Education | California Baptist University | 2009 |

Trevor Gillum, Ph.D.
Professor of KinesiologyProgram Director of Exercise ScienceOffice Phone: (951) 343-4950E-mail: tgillum@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Health Sciences Campus, F89
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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Ph.D. | Exercise Physiology | University of New Mexico | 2010 |
M.S. | Health, and Human Performance | University of Montana | 2006 |
B.S. | Health and Exercise Science | University of Oklahoma | 2004 |

Andrew Harveson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of KinesiologyProgram Director, MS in Kinesiology (Online)Office Phone: (951) 343-2178E-mail: aharveson@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Tyler Plaza
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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Ph.D. | Exercise and Sport Science | University of Utah | 2015 |
M.S. | Exercise Science | Central Washington University | 2010 |
B.A. | Kinesiology | Whitworth University | 2005 |

Lauri Hauck, M.S.
Instructor of Kinesiology Office Phone: (951) 552-8823E-mail: lhauck@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: College of Health Science, G124
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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M.S. | Kinesiology/Physical Education | California Baptist University | 2006 |
B.A. | Liberal Studies/Kinesiology | California Baptist University | 2004 |

Jong-Kyung Kim, Ph.D.
Professor of Exercise ScienceOffice Phone: 9515528087E-mail: jokim@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Health Science, F95
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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Ph.D. | Physiology (Cardiovascular Physiology) | Wayne State University, School of Medicine | 2004 |
M.A. | Physiology | Ball State University | 1999 |
M.S. | Clinical Exercise Physiology | Ball State University | 1998 |

Sydney Leisz, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology Office Phone: 951-552-8528E-mail: sleisz@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: F90
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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Ph.D. | Sport and Exercise Science | Abertay University | 2021 |
M.S. | Kinesiology- Sport Performance | Point Loma Nazarene University | 2017 |
B.A. | Kinesiology- Fitness Professional | Point Loma Nazarene University | 2016 |

Amy Miller, Dr.P.H.
Professor of KinesiologyOffice Phone: (951) 552-8843E-mail: amiller@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Health Science Campus, F93
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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Dr.P.H. | Health Promotion and Education | Loma Linda University | 2016 |
M.S. | Kinesiology (Fitness and Health Promotion) | CSU Fullerton | 2006 |
B.S. | Kinesiology (Exercise Science) | California Baptist University | 2004 |

Monica O'Rourke, Ph.D
Professor of Kinesiology Director of Educational Effectiveness, College of Health SciencePh.D. Program Research Fellow, Paul and Annie Kienel Leadership Institute
Office Phone: (951) 343-4267E-mail: morourke@calbaptist.edu
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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Ph.D | Health and Human Performance | ||
M.S. | Education - Curriculum and Instruction | ||
T.L. | Teaching Licensure | ||
T.C. | Teaching Credential | ||
B.S. | Kinesiology |