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Banafsheh Behzad
Dr. Banafsheh Behzad is a Professor in the Information Systems Department in the College of Business, at 91制片厂. She joined the department as an Assistant Professor in Fall 2014 and was granted tenure and promoted to Associate Professor in Fall 2020. She was promoted to full Professor a year early in Fall 2024. Banafsheh earned her B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Sharif University of Technology (2006), her M.S. from Northern Illinois University (2008), and her Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana鈥揅hampaign (2014).
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Ming Chen
Dr. Ming Chen is a Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management in the College of Business and serves as Director of the International Business Program. He joined 91制片厂 in 2011, earned tenure in 2017, and was promoted to full professor in 2022. Dr. Chen holds a B.A. from Tsinghua University, China, and an M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, College Park.
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Jessica Robinson
Dr. Jessica Robinson was granted tenure and promotion to Associate Professor in May 2020 and promotion to Professor in May 2025. She earned a BS in Business Administration from Central Michigan University (Triple Major: Marketing, Logistics Management, & Production/Operations Management), MS in Agribusiness (Minor in Supply Chain Management) from Arizona State University, and PhD in Logistics/Supply Chain Management from Georgia Southern University.
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Dr. Ga-Young Kelly Suh | Distinguished Faculty Scholarly and Creative Achievement Award
Her work focuses on quantifying in vivo dynamics of the human aorta and cardiovascular implants using patient-specific medical imaging and computational modeling, generating essential data that directly informs vascular surgeons and medical device manufacturers. To date, she has published 37 peer-reviewed journal articles, 7 book chapters and proceedings, and given 52 conference presentations.
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Dr. Jeffrey High | Distinguished Faculty Scholarly and Creative Achievement Award
Of his scholarly collaborations with students Dr. High wrote, 鈥淩esearch activity is about being the kind of life-long learner who can serve as a dynamic model for students who want to learn how to move toward where it is they might like to be. [That students call him 鈥極ld School鈥橾 is a response to my telling them things they often do not want to hear about the hard-earned advantages of being a whole human being rather than a mere employee.
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Dr. Douglas Pace | Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award
Within the Biology major, Dr. Pace has taught a range of additional courses including Ecology and Physiology, Physiology at the Limit, and Research Design and Ethics, the latter a required course for all Master鈥檚 students in the department. In 2021, Dr. Pace developed a new upper-division course, Physiological and Biochemical Consequences of Climate Change. This course employs a flipped classroom model, allowing students to engage in active, collaborative learning during class time.
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John鈥檚 impact extends beyond problem-solving. He is deeply committed to fostering a culture of learning and collaboration. 鈥淗e does not simply resolve issues; he empowers staff,鈥 taking time to explain processes and guide colleagues so they can confidently navigate challenges on their own.
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Loren brings care, consistency, and follow-through that extend far beyond her job description. As Tiffany Edlin, Senior Associate Athletic Director, shared, 鈥淚t鈥檚 hard to fully capture the impact she makes on our campus鈥oren supports all 325 of our student-athletes, and she still finds a way to make every one of them feel seen.鈥
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Penelope thrives on supporting collaborative, cross-campus initiatives that contribute to student success and strategic planning. 鈥淚t鈥檚 meaningful to me to help create structure, efficiency, and support for the leaders and programs I work with,鈥 she says.
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Dr. Elaine Villanueva Bernal | Changemaker
Dr. Elaine Bernal has been with 91制片厂 for 19 years, spreading sustainability initiatives on and off campus. Their leadership roles and efforts are fully recognized through this award.
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Kimberly Cruz | Changemaker
"Kim鈥檚 leadership has set the standard for how sustainability can be integrated across campus. Kim ensures that sustainability programming remains inclusive, accessible, and collaborative, aligning with the PCS鈥檚 mission to embed sustainability into the fabric of campus life."
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Kent Hayward | Changemaker
Kent supports the faculty and students at CINE through his leadership skills, motivating them to also practice sustainability in their work. "A shining example of 鈥榳alking the walk."
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Pedro Ramirez Godoy | Honorary Award
鈥淧edro鈥檚 鈥渂oots on the ground鈥 leadership style sets a powerful example鈥攏ot only for his team but for our entire campus community. His work reflects a deep commitment to environmental stewardship and operational sustainability.鈥
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Nataliya Acc-Nikmehr | Honorary Award
Nataliya's commitment to a greener campus and community through student engagement and partnerships are recognized through this award.
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Lakeysha Carter | 2025 Excellence in Service Award
The Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFAS) is proud to present the inaugural Excellence in Service Award, honoring a Black 91制片厂 employee who demonstrates exceptional service, leadership, and advocacy in support of the Black Beach community. This award recognizes an individual whose consistent actions embody the values of connection, care, and commitment鈥攇oing above and beyond to advocate for, empower, and uplift Black students, staff, faculty, or alumni.
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Taylor Buhler- Scott | Staff of Distinction
A 3+ year Student Affairs staff member who demonstrates excellence in their role by going above and beyond, performing exemplary work, and making a difference.
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Norma Salcedo | Inclusive Excellence
Advanced inclusive excellence through initiatives, programs, or other significant activities.
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Drew Bowles | Champion Collaborator
Came together across teams, departments, groups to work on a project or ongoing effort.
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Paul Carter is the Assistant Director of the Black Resource Center.
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Caitlin Broadwell serves as an Athletics Case Manager in Health & Wellness Administration.be
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Marijose Ramirez is the Interim Contract Manager for the Department of Financial Management.
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Omar Hussein is a Graduate Writing Specialist in our Graduate Center.
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University Police Department / Campus Assessment & Stabilization Team address the urgent and complex needs of individuals facing mental-health or behavioral crises.
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Christina Salvador | 2024-2025
As Associate Director of Prospect Research, she has played a critical role in nearly every major fundraising campaign at The Beach.
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Allesandro Russo | 2023-2024
Alessandro has contributed to the 91制片厂 campus in many different roles, including as an undergraduate and graduate student, student organization leader, staff member and leader, and guest lecturer.
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Sylvana Cicero | 2022-2023
Sylvana Cicero served as the Assistant Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Student Auxiliary Enterprises.
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Rashida Crutchfield | 2025 Outstanding Faculty Service
Dr. Rashida Crutchfield, a professor in the School of Social Work at Cal State Long Beach, is credited with significantly changing universities鈥 understanding of how housing and food insecurity create barriers to students鈥 success.
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Kelly Ansely Young | 2024 Outstanding Faculty Innovator in Student Success
Hired in 2003 in the Department of Biological Sciences, Dr. Young committed early on to make her classroom and research laboratory student-centered. While she was recognized for her effective and innovative teaching and mentoring, Young strove for student success beyond students she worked with directly by creating learning communities for colleagues.
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Loucine M. Huckabay | 2022 Outstanding Faculty Service
Throughout her 42-year tenure at California State University, Long Beach, Dr. Loucine Huckabay has been a strong supporter and advocate for all students, especially those from historically underserved backgrounds. She is well known for mentoring students struggling academically, or those whose home or work situations interfere with their academic success.
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Nikki Majidi | 2025 Student Recipient
Nikki served as the 2024-2025 ASI President and Senator for the College of Liberal Arts.
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Dr. Ortiz serves as Dean of the College of Education
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Dev Rodgers | 2025 Faculty Recipient
Dr. Rodgers serves as Faculty Advisor for the Educational Administration program as well as Co-Advisor for the 91制片厂 Black/Pan-African Graduate Student Association.
