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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. Nancy Rojas

Dr. Nancy Rojas

Research Writing

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

Professor Kyle Hermann

Professor Kyle Hermann

American and World History

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

Professor Chico Jones

Professor 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...

Professor Miguel Ortega

Professor Miguel Ortega

Organizational Leadership

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

Professor Jim O'Connor

Professor Jim O'Connor

Personal Finance

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

Professor Eric Gonzales

Professor Eric Gonzales

Political Science

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

Professor Christine Morris

Professor Christine Morris

Psychology

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

Mrs. Caitlin Nelson

Mrs. Caitlin Nelson

The Academy at CVCU

Caitlin is a devoted wife to her husband Aaron and a full time mother to her three...

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. Stephen Kalaluhi

Dr. Stephen Kalaluhi

Business / Leadership

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

Professor Wendy Gibbs

Professor Wendy Gibbs

General Psychology

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

Professor Elda Peralta

Professor Elda Peralta

Classical Voice

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

Professor Lindsey Rauch

Professor Lindsey Rauch

Psychology

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

Professor Ryan Gowin

Professor Ryan Gowin

Mechanical Engineering

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

Professor Phillip Van Saun

Professor Phillip Van Saun

Ethics and Crisis Communication

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

Professor David Hillaker

Professor David Hillaker

Microbiology

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

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...

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...

Professor Brian Reiswig

Professor Brian Reiswig

Marriage and Family

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

Professor Frank Kacer

Professor Frank Kacer

Engineering / Political Science

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

Professor David Baldwin

Professor David Baldwin

Communication / Leadership

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

Professor Alan Walter

Professor Alan Walter

Entrepreneurship / Finance

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

Professor Jason White

Professor Jason White

Fitness and Nutrition

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

Professor Marc Hutchins

Professor 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...

Galia Corona Berron

Galia Corona Berron

The Academy at CVCU

Galia is pursuing her Bachelor's Degree in Developmental Psychology with a minor in Ethics...

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