I am committed to preparing students for research-informed, culturally responsive social work practice. My teaching emphasizes critical thinking, methodological rigor, and the application of research to real-world problems facing communities.
Current Courses (CSUSB)
Social Work Research Methods (SW6011, 6012, 6013, 6014, 3010)
Graduate and undergraduate courses covering research design, data collection, and analysis for social work practice and policy evaluation.
Social Work Practice with Older Adults (SW5900)
Examines issues facing aging populations and evidence-based interventions for older adults and their families.
Macro Practice (SW6020)
Focuses on organizational and community-level social work practice, including program development, policy advocacy, and community organizing.
Previous Courses (SDSU, 2009–2021)
Social Welfare Policy and Program (SW601)
Generalist Social Work Practice (SW483b)
Seminar on Social Policy and Aging (SW702)
Intergenerational Issues (GERO250)
Organizations & Communities (SW632)
Student Mentorship
I actively mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research, serving as:
Faculty advisor for MSW students at CSUSB
Thesis committee member for graduate students across departments
Supervisor for undergraduate research assistants
Judge for student research symposia (Meeting of Minds, SCCUR)
Recent Student Projects
Technology capability of adult day services in the US
Analysis of MSW student research competencies
GIS mapping of adult day service accessibility
Teaching Grants
Beyond the Screen: Real China Behind Little RedNote — CSUSB Signature Study Abroad Program ($8,000), 2025
Peer Research Consultant Program — Office of Student Research, CSUSB ($3,000), 2022–2023