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Education:
PhD from UC Davis in Political Science with an emphasis in International Relations and Comparative Politics (Sept 2016-July 2021)
MBA from California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) San Luis Obispo (Aug 2012-Aug 2013)
B.A. in Political Science, Minor in Economics from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (Sept 2009-June 2012)
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Professional Experience:
Assistant Professor in the International Strategy and Security Program at the Cal Poly Maritime Academy (Aug 2021-present)
Teaching Assistant and Graduate Student Researcher at UC Davis (Aug 2017-June 2021)
Career Consultant at San Jose State University (Jan 2016-June 2018)
Coordinator of Student Development at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (Aug 2013-Dec 2015)
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Academic Service:
First Year Experience Coordinator- Cal Poly Maritime (June 2022-present)
Edwards Leadership Program Faculty Fellow- Cal Poly Maritime (Jan 2023-present)
Cal Poly Integration Strategic Planning Committee- Cal Poly Maritime (Sept 2025- present)
Curriculum Committee-Cal Poly Maritime (Jan 2022-May 2025)
Faculty Senate- Cal Poly Maritime (March 2023-May 2025)
Institution-Wide Assessment Council (IWAC)- Cal Poly Maritime (May 2022-Aug 2025)
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Faith and Ministry:
Mom’s Ministry Director- River City Christian Church (October 2023-present)
College Ministry Retreat Speaker- River City Christian Church (October 2023)
High School Ministry Student Leader- Venture Christian Church (Jan 2016-Aug 2018)
