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CVCU Faculty Members

Dr. Donald Adema

Dr. Donald Adema

Biology / Nursing

Dr. Donald Adema has over 28 years of experience as an osteopathic physician in family medicine...

Dr. Rick Green

Dr. Rick Green

American History

Rick Green is a former Texas State Representative, national speaker, author, and radio host...

Dr. Cherise White

Dr. Cherise White

Embryology

Dr. Cherise White is a Naturopathic Doctor. With nearly a decade of education and practice...

Prof. Brian Reiswig

Prof. Brian Reiswig

Marriage and Family

Professor Reiswig holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Bethel Seminary...

Prof. Frank Kacer

Prof. Frank Kacer

Engineering / Political Science

Professor Frank Kacer was a physicist in the Department of Defense Intelligence Community...

Prof. David Baldwin

Prof. David Baldwin

Communication / Leadership

Professor Baldwin is the owner of the Leadership Insight Group LLC and has global partnering...

Prof. Alan Walter

Prof. Alan Walter

Entrepreneurship / Finance

Professor Alan Walter has an MSBA in Entrepreneurship from San Diego State University...

Prof. Ryan Gowin

Prof. Ryan Gowin

Mechanical Engineering

Ryan Gowin served in the Unites States Navy from 2001 – 2005 as a Sonar Technician...

Prof. Phillip Van Saun

Prof. Phillip Van Saun

Ethics and Crisis Communication

Professor Van Saun is the inaugural Executive Director of Security, Risk, and Resilience...

Prof. David Hillaker

Prof. David Hillaker

Microbiology

David was born and raised in Del Mar until he was 10 years old.  His family then moved to...

Dr. Jim Garlow

Dr. Jim Garlow

Biblical Governance / Economics

Dr. Jim Garlow is the Founder and CEO of Well Versed, Inc. He is an author, communicator...

Dr. Perla Nava

Dr. Perla Nava

Pre-medicine / Biology

Perla Nava MD, is originally from Los Angeles, CA. She obtained her medical degree from CEUX...

Dr. Nancy Rojas

Dr. Nancy Rojas

Research Writing

Nancy Rojas Ed.D. has served the  Chula Vista Elementary School District for over 20 years...

Prof. Kyle Hermann

Prof. Kyle Hermann

American and World History

Kyle was born and raised in East County, San Diego, where he was active in both...

Prof. Chico Jones

Prof. Chico Jones

Logic / Algebra / World Religions

Professor Chico Jones is a graduate of the US Air Force Academy and has an M.A. in Philosophy...

Prof. Miguel Ortega

Prof. Miguel Ortega

Organizational Leadership

Professor Miguel A. Ortega is the Program Manager for the Career Exploration Program...

Prof. Chelsea McCawley

Prof. Chelsea McCawley

Experimental Psychology

Chelsea McCawley has a Master's of Science in Applied Positive Psychology ...

Prof. Jason White

Prof. Jason White

Fitness and Nutrition

Professor Jason White is a dynamic, award-winning trainer, coach, and speaker with over...

Prof. Marc Hutchins

Prof. Marc Hutchins

Film and Communication

Marc Hutchins is an award-winning director and the founder of Alexander Films...

Pastor Adrian Dunne

Pastor Adrian Dunne

Chaplain / Socratic Chapel

Pastor Adrian Dunne has been in ministry for over 30 years, assuming roles as Associate Pastor...

Dr. Brian Thomas

Dr. Brian Thomas

Apologetics / Worldview

Dr. Brian Thomas holds a Ph.D. in paleobiochemistry and a Master’s degree in biotechnology...

Dr. Chris Smith

Dr. Chris Smith

Organic Chemistry

Christopher is the principal at MoleculeSmith Consulting, Inc. and a medicinal chemist...

Dr. Stephen Kalaluhi

Dr. Stephen Kalaluhi

Business / Leadership

Dr. Stephen Kalaluhi is a leadership expert, a FORBES Coaches Council member...

Prof. Wendy Gibbs

Prof. Wendy Gibbs

General Psychology

Professor Wendy Gibbs is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and founder of LiveWell...

Prof. Elda Peralta

Prof. Elda Peralta

Classical Voice

A native of Tijuana, Mexico, Professor Elda McGinty-Peralta is known for her versatility...

Prof. Lindsey Rauch

Prof. Lindsey Rauch

Psychology

Professor Lindsey Rauch holds a Bachelor’s in Communications and two Master’s degrees...

Prof. Jim O'Connor

Prof. Jim O'Connor

Personal Finance

Professor O'Connor began his career in Private Equity, buying and selling land, apartments...

Prof. Eric Gonzales

Prof. Eric Gonzales

Political Science

Professor Eric is married and has two boys. He is a 23 year retired Navy veteran...

Prof. Christine Morris

Prof. Christine Morris

Psychology

Originally from a small town in Northern California, Professor Christine Morris relocated...

Mrs. Ebey Sorenson

Mrs. Ebey Sorenson

The Academy at CVCU

Ebey Sorenson is a parent of three young boys and has been home-schooling since 2018...

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