Message From the Chair Dr. Ricardo Izurieta

Dear School of Public Health and Health Sciences Students,

Welcome to a new and promising semester at CSUDH! Whether you are joining us for the first time or returning to continue your journey, the faculty and I are excited to embark on this academic adventure with you. Our goal is to make your experience here as enriching and impactful as possible.

In these challenging times, we have a unique opportunity to unite and support one another. Together, we can navigate obstacles, celebrate achievements, and work towards realizing your dreams. The faculty and staff of the School of Public Health and Health Sciences are dedicated to your success, both during your time at CSUDH and as you step into your future careers. We encourage you to engage actively with your instructors, both in and outside of the classroom. Do not hesitate to visit us during office hours or reach out when you need support. Remember, we are here to help you through challenges and to celebrate your successes.

Beyond academics, there are countless ways to enrich your college experience and expand your horizons. We invite you to dive into campus life and explore opportunities within our School, the College of Health, Human Services & Nursing, and CSUDH as a whole. Our programs offer a wealth of experiences, and we encourage you to explore our School's website for more details https://www.csudh.edu/health-sciences/ .

Engage with the various activities we offer, such as the Public Health Toros Association, the Senior Living Management Club, the Global Health Speaker Series, the Study Abroad Program, and the Alpha Eta National Honor Society. Be sure to attend our "Meet and Greet" event at the beginning of the semester to connect with fellow students and hear inspiring stories from our alumni. And don’t miss the Job Expo in the spring, where you can connect with potential employers in your field. These experiences will bring your education to life and open doors to new opportunities.

I look forward to meeting each of you and learning about your aspirations. Please feel free to contact me and our office staff at any time.

Wishing you a successful and fulfilling semester,

Dr. Ricardo Izurieta

Department Chair

School of Public Health and Health Sciences

Email   :rizurieta@csudh.ed

Full-Time Faculty

	Karla Castillo Lecturer, Internship & Professional Development Coordinator Office Location: SBS C320 Phone            : 310-243-2534 Email             : kcastillo@csudh.edu
	Dr. Kristen Emory Assistant Professor Office Location: SBS C316 Phone            : (310) 243-2698 Email             : kemory@csudh.edu
	Dr. Ricardo Izurieta Department Chair Office Location: SBS C322 Phone:           : 310-243-2690 Email             :rizurieta@csudh.edu
	Dr. Tony Jehi Assistant Professor Office Location: SBS C306 Phone            : 310-243-2698 Email             :tjehi@csudh.edu
	Dr. Matt G. Mutchler Professor Office Location: SBS E308 Phone            : (310) 243-3274 Email             : mmutchler@csudh.edu
	Dr. Obinna Oleribe Assistant Professor Office Location: SBS C310 Phone               : (310) 243-2788 Email                : ooleribe@csudh.edu
	Dr. Purnima Mudnal Assistant Professor Office Location: SBS C324 Phone             : (310) 243-2777 Email              : pmudnal@csudh.edu
	Dr. Pari Sabado Assistant Professor Office Location: SBS C308 Phone            : 310-243-2698 Email             :psabado@csudh.edu
	Dr. Archana More Sharma Assistant Professor   Office Location: SBS C318 Phone            : 310-243-2535 Email             : asharma@csudh.edu
	Dr. Elwin R. Tilson Professor Office Location: SBS C304 Phone            : (310) 234-2550 Email             : etilson@csudh.edu
	Dr. Abel Arvizú Whittemore Associate Professor Office Location: SBS C302 Phone            : (310) 234-2698 Email             : aawhittemore@csudh.edu

Lecturers

	Ana Barraza Lecturer Office Location: SBS C317 Phone            : (310) 243-2698 Email             : abarraza21@csudh.edu
	Dr. Donna Dueker Lecturer Office Location: SBS C317 Phone            : (310) 243-2698 Email             : ddueker@csudh.edu
	Dr. Amer Elahraf Lecturer Office Location: SBS C317 Phone            : (310) 243-2698 Email             : aelahraf@csudh.edu
	Dr. Wenli Jen Lecturer Office Location: SBS C317 Phone            : (310) 243-2698 Email             : wjen@csudh.edu
	Cecilia L. Hogenson Kida Lecturer Office Location: SBS C317 Phone            : (310) 243-2698 Email             : chogensonkida@csudh.edu
	Dr. Darrah Kuratani Lecturer Office Location: SBS C317 Phone            : (310) 243-2698 Email             : dkuratani@csudh.edu
	Dr. Amanda Mitry Lecturer Office Location: SBS C317 Phone            : (310) 243-2698 Email             : amitry@csudh.edu
	Criss Kelley Moreno Lecturer Office Location: SBS C317 Phone            : (310) 243-2698 Email             : csudar@csudh.edu
	Rosie McCann Lecturer Office Location: SBS C317 Phone            : (310) 243-2698 Email             : rmccann@csudh.edu
	Dr. Shannon Roback Lecturer Office Location: SBS C317 Phone            : (310) 243-2698 Email             : sroback@csudh.edu
	Dr. Matthew Ting Lecturer Office Location: SBS C317 Phone            : (310) 243-2698 Email             : mting@csudh.edu
	Dr. Wendella Wray Lecturer Office Location: SBS C317 Phone            : (310) 243-2698 Email             : wwray@csudh.edu

Emeritus Faculty

Dr. Pamela C. Krochalk Emeritus Email             : pkrochalk@csudh.edu

Staff:

Jackie Duran Administrative Support Coordinator Email: jacduran@csudh.edu Phone: (310) 243-2698

Contact Us

Office Location: SBS C321
Contact: 310-243-2698
Email: soph_hs@csudh.edu

Note: The Chair and Faculty Advisors can provide assistance with information regarding career choices, graduate school, selecting electives, and personal issues that may serve as barriers to timely and successful completion of the program.  Faculty advisors are only available during the academic year and are not available during the winter/summer breaks. 

The Department Chair is available during the academic year and during the summer/winter breaks on a modified schedule.  Please see the Major Advisor to submit approval to the Chair for course or elective substitutions.