A

Abend, Richard
English as a Second Language, Linguistics
BA, Loyola; MA, MEd, Columbia University, Monterey Peninsula College (1985)

Albert, Steve
Economics
BA, University of California; MA, University of Washington; PhD, The London School of Economics and Political Science, Monterey Peninsula College (2007)

Ambaw, Abeje
Chair, Life Science Division, Anatomy, Physiology
DVM, Addis Ababa University; PhD, Purdue University, Monterey Peninsula College (2013)

Anongchanya, Grace
Counselor, EOPS
BA, Sonoma State University; MS, San Diego State University, Monterey Peninsula College (2004)

Ansaldo-Sánchez, Fernando
Interim Director, Student Outreach and Retention (SOAR)
BA, University of California, Santa Cruz; MA, San Diego State University, Monterey Peninsula College (2025)

B

Ballard, Carrie
Chair, Counseling Division/Counselor
BA, MA, California State University, Bakersfield, Monterey Peninsula College (2015)

Betancourt, Jessie
Director, Dual Enrollment & K-12 Partnerships, Business
AA, Hartnell College; BA, California State University, Monterey Bay; MS, California State University, Fresno; PhD, University of the Cumberlands, Monterey Peninsula College (2024)

Blanchard, Lauren
Chair, Social Sciences Division, Political Science
BA, University of California, Santa Cruz; MA, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Monterey Peninsula College (2010)

Boes, Susan
General Counselor
BA, Antioch College; MA, San Jose State University, Monterey Peninsula College (2016)

Bowers, Heather
Counselor, Upward Bound
BA, University of California, Riverside; MA, CalPoly, San Luis Obispo, Monterey Peninsula College (2014)

Bradley, LaKisha
Dean of Student Services - Marina Education Center
BA, Pomona College; MA, Fielding Graduate University, Monterey Peninsula College (2015)

Brister, Beckie
Art - Photography, Art - Video
AA, Moorpark College; BA, University of California, Riverside; MA, University of California, Los Angeles, Monterey Peninsula College (2024)

Buckler, Danielle
Nursing
AA, Monterey Peninsula College; BSN, MSN University of Texas at Arlington, Monterey Peninsula College (2021)

C

Cabrera, Kendra
Ethnic Studies
BA, MA, University of California, Berkeley; MIA, PhD, Columbia University, Monterey Peninsula College (2000)

Calima, Christopher
General Counselor
BA, MA, MS, San Diego State University, Monterey Peninsula College (2006)

Cardinale, Melissa
Speech Communications, Communication Studies
BA, MA California State University, Hayward, Monterey Peninsula College (2019)

Castillo, Leandro
Business
BA, California State University, Fullerton; MBA, National University, Monterey Peninsula College (2000)

Catania, Tracie
Mathematics
BA, Lewis and Clark College; MA, University of California, Los Angeles, Monterey Peninsula College (1994)

Chambers, Robert
Speech Communications, Communication Studies
AA, Cuyamaca College; AA Grossmont College; BA, San Diego State University; MA, National University, Monterey Peninsula College (2024)

Copeland, Alexis
Learning Specialist, Adapted Computer Technology, Learning Skills
BA, University of California, Santa Barbara; MA, Chapman University, Monterey Peninsula College (1997)

Cortez, Herbert
Associate Dean of Instruction, STEM
BS, Cornell University; MA, Pepperdine University, Monterey Peninsula College (2022)

Craig, Heather
Biology, Anatomy
BA, PhD, University of California, San Diego, Monterey Peninsula College (2011)

Cristobal, John
Mathematics
BA, University of California, Berkeley; MA, University of California, Los Angeles, Monterey Peninsula College (2012)

Crowley, Heather
History
BSc, MA, University of Victoria; PhD, Cardiff University, Monterey Peninsula College (2025)

Cunningham, Nicholas
Head Coach, Cross Country; Head Coach, Track and Field, Kinesiology, Athletics
AA, Monterey Peninsula College; BA, Boise State University; MS, Ohio University, Monterey Peninsula College (2022)

D

Davis, Alexander
English
BA, University of California, Berkeley; MA, PhD, University of California, Santa Cruz, Monterey Peninsula College (2025)

Davis, Dawn Rae
Gender and Women's Studies
BA, University of California, Santa Cruz; PhD, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Monterey Peninsula College (2014)

Do, Jasmine
Counselor, Math Science Upward Bound
BS, California State University, Fullerton; MA, San Jose State, Monterey Peninsula College (2019)

Dorsch, Francisco de Borja
Spanish
BA, University of Valladolid; MA, West Virginia University, Monterey Peninsula College (2015)

Durst, Alan
Music, Commercial Music
BA, Baldwin Wallace University; MA, University of Miami; PhD, University of California, Los Angeles, Monterey Peninsula College (2018)

E

Easton, William
Librarian, Instruction/Reference, Library Science
AA, Saddleback College; BA, Humboldt State University; MA, University of Arizona, Monterey Peninsula College (2005)

Ejan, Jihan
Counselor/Coordinator, Career Services
BA, University of California, Davis; MA, San Francisco State University, Monterey Peninsula College (2021)

Eubanks, Sidney (Keith)
Chair, Humanities Division, English
BA, Saint Marys College of California; MA, University of Connecticut, Monterey Peninsula College (2017)

Evans, Jacqueline
Counselor/Coordinator, Access Resource Center
BA, MA, California State University, Fresno, Monterey Peninsula College (2013)

F

Fasheh, Jordan
Counselor, First Year Experience
BA, California State University, Monterey Bay; MA, Concordia University, Monterey Peninsula College (2022)

Faust, Heather
Anatomy, Physiology
BS, University of Guelph, Canada; MS, Portland State University, Monterey Peninsula College (2005)

Fields, Rachael
English
AA, Sierra College; BA, University of California, Santa Cruz; MA, California State University, Sacramento, Monterey Peninsula College (2025)

Finell, John (Taylor)
History
BS, Brigham Young University; MS, San Jose State University, Monterey Peninsula College (2016)

Fletes, Kelly
Dean of Student Services
BS, University of California, Santa Cruz; MS, San Jose State University; EdD, San Francisco State University, Monterey Peninsula College (2007)

G

Garcia-Garcia, Ana
Chemistry, Geology
BS, PhD, University of Vigo, Monterey Peninsula College (2018)

Gensel, Gordon
Coordinator, Medical Assisting, Medical Assisting
BS, California State University, Long Beach; DC, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Monterey Peninsula College (2020)

Gerard, Adria
English
BA, MA, Humboldt State University, Monterey Peninsula College (2010)

Gerard, Jamie
English
BS, University of California, Davis; BA, MA, Humboldt State University, Monterey Peninsula College (2008)

Giammanco, Kacey
Counselor, EOPS
BA, Mesa State College; MA, University of LaVerne, Monterey Peninsula College (2015)

Gilbert, Princess
Biology
BS, MS, PhD, University of California, Los Angeles, Monterey Peninsula College (2020)

Gonzalez, Elizabeth
General Counselor
BA, University of California, Los Angeles; MA, San Jose State University, Monterey Peninsula College (2017)

H

Hebert, Connie
Mathematics
BS, MA, Fresno Pacific University, Monterey Peninsula College (2016)

Hsu, Jackson
Mathematics
BA, MA, University of California, Santa Cruz, Monterey Peninsula College (2017)

I

Isabella, Larissa
Nursing
AA Monterey Peninsula College, BSN California State University, Monterey Bay, Monterey Peninsula College (2025)

J

Jansen, Molly
Chair, Career Education Division, Hospitality
BA, CalPoly, Pomona; MA, Gonzaga University, Monterey Peninsula College (2014)

Jaschke, Suzanne
Nursing
AA Monterey Peninsula College, BSN University of Texas at Arlington, Monterey Peninsula College (2025)

Jewell, Leila
Physics, Astronomy
BS, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; MS, PhD, University of California, Santa Cruz, Monterey Peninsula College (2016)

Johnson, LaRon
General Counselor
BA, University of California, Berkeley; MA, Notre Dame de Namur University; MS, California State University, East Bay, Monterey Peninsula College (2000)

Johnson-Rollins, Katelyn (Tandy)
Nursing
BA, University of San Diego; MSN, University of San Francisco, Monterey Peninsula College (2024)

K

Kary, Brandi
English
BA, Chapman University; MA, California State University, Fullerton, Monterey Peninsula College (2008)

Kary, Elias
Anthropology
BA, MA, California State University, Fullerton, Monterey Peninsula College (2008)

Kim-McPherson, Jeannie
Dean of Instruction, Liberal Arts, English
BA, Mills College; MFA, Bennington College, Monterey Peninsula College (2018)

Knolle, Jon
Vice President, Academic Affairs
BS, MS, California State University, Chico; EdD, California State University, Sacramento, Monterey Peninsula College (2012)

Kotecki, Adrianne
Psychology
AA, San Diego Mesa College; BA, University of California, San Diego; MA, San Diego State University, Monterey Peninsula College (2012)

Kragelund, Lynn
Director, School of Nursing, Nursing
BS, Santa Clara University; MS, Seattle Pacific University, Monterey Peninsula College (2007)

L

Lake, Eric
Coordinator, Math Learning Center, Mathematics
BS, MS, Montana State University, Monterey Peninsula College (2018)

Lankford, Taylor
English as a Second Language
BA, MA, University of California, Davis, Monterey Peninsula College (2022)

Lawrence, James
Automotive Technology
AS, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology; BS, Montana State University, Northern, Monterey Peninsula College (2005)

Lee, Diane
Early Childhood Education
BA, Brown University; PhD, Stanford University, Monterey Peninsula College (2018)

Lizano, Sonia M.
Spanish
BA, Universidad de Costa Rica; MA, Ohio University, Monterey Peninsula College (2000)

Lopez, Daniel
Mathematics
BS, California State University, Monterey Bay; MS, San Jose Sate University, Monterey Peninsula College (2020)

Lord, Vanessa
Nutrition
BA, University of California Berkeley; MS, California State University Long Beach, Monterey Peninsula College (2018)

Luke, Jessica (Jaye)
Education
BS, MS, University of Kansas; PhD, Georgia State University, Monterey Peninsula College (2014)

M

Madsen, Gamble
Chair, Creative Arts Division, Art - History, Gentrain
BA, University of Southern California; MA, George Washington University; PhD, University of Southern California, Monterey Peninsula College (2012)

Mann, Andrea
General Counselor
BA, University of California, Santa Barbara; MA, San Jose State University, Monterey Peninsula College (2016)

Michael, Rebecca (Beccie)
Vice President, Advancement
BA, University of California, Santa Barbara, Monterey Peninsula College (2017)

Mikkelsen, Jon
Business
BA, MBA, University of California, Davis, Monterey Peninsula College (2004)

Millan-Vossler, Silvia
Mathematics
BA, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla; MS, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; PhD, Binghamton University, Monterey Peninsula College (2019)

Miller, Leana
Coordinator, Dental Assisting, Dental Technology
RDAEF, University of the Pacific; BA, Arizona State University, Monterey Peninsula College (2024)

Moore, Kit
Head Coach, Women's Volleyball; Head Coach, Beach Volleyball, Kinesiology, Athletics
BS, MA, California State University, Fresno, Monterey Peninsula College (2022)

Moseley Harlen, Michelle
Learning Skills
BA, Pepperdine University; MA, University of North Texas, Monterey Peninsula College (2022)

N

Ngov, Christopher
Psychology
BA UC Irvine; MA California State University, Fullerton, Monterey Peninsula College (2023)

Nguyen, Tuyen
Mathematics
BA, MA, University of California, Santa Cruz, Monterey Peninsula College (1999)

O

O'Hare, Erin
Chair, Kinesiology Division, Kinesiology
BA, California State University, Monterey Bay; MS, San Jose State University, Monterey Peninsula College (2004)

Olsen, John
Computer Science and Information Systems
BS, MS, Western Governors University, Monterey Peninsula College (2018)

Osburg, Jonathan
English, Communication Studies
BA, University of California, Santa Barbara; MA, California State University, Dominguez Hills, Monterey Peninsula College (2004)

Oswald, Annette
Early Childhood Education
BA, Florida International University; EdM, University of Miami; EdD Nova Southeastern University, Monterey Peninsula College (2020)

P

Peelman, Lindsay
Coordinator, Work Experience Education, Cooperative Work Experience, Business
BS, Willmington University; MA, Ball State University; EdD, New York University;, Monterey Peninsula College (2022)

Phillips, Daniel
Head Coach, Baseball, Athletics, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Physical Fitness
BS, San Diego State University; MA, University of New Mexico Highlands, Monterey Peninsula College (2008)

Pickering, Joel
Mathematics
AS, Cabrillo College; BA, MA, University of California, Santa Cruz, Monterey Peninsula College (2012)

R

Raskoff, Kevin
Biology
BS, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; PhD, University of California, Los Angeles, Monterey Peninsula College (2006)

Rebold, Thomas A.
Computer Science and Information Systems, Engineering
BS, MS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Monterey Peninsula College (2000)

Ritsema, Todd
Chemistry
BS, Sonoma State University; PhD, University of California, Santa Cruz, Monterey Peninsula College (2000)

Rivera, Frank
Chair, Physical Science Division, Chemistry
BA, MS, PhD, University of California, Santa Cruz, Monterey Peninsula College (2014)

S

Sanculi, Daniel
Anatomy, Physiology
BS, University of Colorado; PhD, University of California, Davis, Monterey Peninsula College (2021)

Seagal, David
Computer Science and Information Systems
BS, MS, University of California, Santa Cruz, Monterey Peninsula College (2016)

Siff, Todd
Theatre Arts
BFA Boston University; MFA University of North Carolina, Monterey Peninsula College (2023)

Spence, Luke
Mathematics
BS, Colorado School of Mines; MA, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey Peninsula College (2013)

Spencer, Timothy
Nursing
BSN, California State University, Fresno, Monterey Peninsula College (2023)

Spiering, Charles (Blake)
Head Coach, Men's Basketball, Athletics, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Physical Fitness
BS, College of Notre Dame de Namur; MA, St. Mary’s College, Monterey Peninsula College (2002)

Stratton, Jacqueline
General Counselor, Dual Enrollment
BA, San Diego State University; MA, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Monterey Peninsula College (2014)

Sullivan, Erin
Nursing
BSN San Jose State University; MS University of California, San Francisco, Monterey Peninsula College (2016)

Sundquist, Jeffery
Dean of Instruction, Library, Learning Resources, and Online Education
MA, MLIS, University of California, Los Angeles, Monterey Peninsula College (2019)

T

Thomas, Elisabeth
Librarian, Access Services & Outreach, Library Science
BA, MA, San Jose State University, Monterey Peninsula College (2018)

Thomas, Jessica
Chemistry
BS, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Monterey Peninsula College (2018)

Tozier, Glenn
Librarian, Technical Services, Library Science
BA, California State University, Fresno; MA, San Jose State University, Monterey Peninsula College (2014)

Turner, Jared
Administration of Justice
BA, University of San Diego; MA, California State University, Dominguez Hills, Monterey Peninsula College (2017)

Turner, Rushia
Chemistry
BA, University of California, Davis; PhD, University of California, Santa Cruz, Monterey Peninsula College (2014)

U

Underwood, Sanaz
Nursing
BSN, Tehran University; MSN, University of California San Francisco; PhD, Walden University, Monterey Peninsula College (2023)

V

Vaquer Fernández, Kadiri
Spanish
BA University of Puerto Rico; MFA NYU; PhD Vanderbilt University, Monterey Peninsula College (2023)

Vasquez, Yuliana
Counselor, EOPS
BA, University of California, Santa Cruz; MA, San Jose State University, Monterey Peninsula College (2016)

Ventimilia, Stephen
Adapted Physical Education
BS, University of Hawaii; 2 MA's, University of Hawaii, Monterey Peninsula College (2022)

Villarreal, Anthony
Sociology
BA, MA University of California, Santa Cruz; MA, San Francisco State University, Monterey Peninsula College (2012)

Villarreal, Bernadette
Nursing
AA, Monterey Peninsula College; BSN, California State University, Monterey Bay; MSN, Western Governors, Monterey Peninsula College (2022)

W

Walker, Davina
Counselor
BA, University of California, Santa Cruz; MA, San Jose State University, Monterey Peninsula College (2016)

Washburn, Andrew
Mathematics
BS, University of California, Los Angeles; MA, University of California, Santa Cruz, Monterey Peninsula College (2013)

Washington, Sandra
Counselor, Upward Bound
BA, University of California, Los Angeles; MA, California State University, San Jose, Monterey Peninsula College (2004)

Whitworth, Rachael
Psychology
BA, MS, San Jose University, Monterey Peninsula College (2014)

Willingham, Layla
Nursing
BSN, MSN University of North Alabama, Monterey Peninsula College (2021)

Z

Zamudio-Garcia, Diana
Ethnic Studies
BA, California State University, Monterey Bay; MA, San Jose State University, Monterey Peninsula College (2024)