Education & Experience

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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 the 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 (tenure-track) in the International Strategy and Security Department at the California State University 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 Maritime (June 2022-present)

Edwards Leadership Program Faculty Fellow- Cal Maritime (Jan 2023-present)

Curriculum Committee-Cal Maritime (Jan 2022-present)

Faculty Senate- Cal Maritime (March 2023-present)

Institution-Wide Assessment Council (IWAC)- Cal Maritime (May 2022-present)

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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)

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