STEM Leadership

The Center for STEM Excellence at
California State University, Sacramento

Co-directors

Dr. Thomas Landerholm, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences and
Dr. Daniel Orey, Professor of Teacher Education and
Dr. V. Scott Gordon, Associate Professor of Computer Science and

Coordinator

Sharon Puricelli, Sponsored Programs Development Officer

Steering Committee

Dr. Charles Alpers, Research Chemist, USGS
Dr. Robin Bandy, Chair and Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Juanita Barrena, Professor of Biological Sciences and Faculty Director, Science Educational Equity
Dr. Jim Baxter, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
Dr. Jeffrey Calton, Associate Professor of Psychology
Dr. Estelle Eke, Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Dave Evans, Chair and Professor of Geology
Mr. Phil Garcia, Director, Government & Civic Affairs
Dr. Karen Hansen, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering
Dr. Antoinette Herrera, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Dr. Alan Hreljac, Assistant Professor of Biomechanics
Ms. Pamela King, Coordinator, Science Educational Equity
Dr. Claudya Lum, Assistant Professor of Science Education
Dr. Mary McCarthy-Hintz, Associate Professor of Chemistry
Dr. Susan O’Hara, Associate Chair of Teacher Education
Ms. Nichole Munoz-Murillo, Assoc. Director, Government & Civic Affairs
Dr. Jianjian (J.J.) Qin, Assistant Professor of Psychology
Dr. David Zeigler, Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Administrative Leadership Group

Dr. Alexander Gonzalez, President, California State University, Sacramento
Dr. Joseph Sheley, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Mr. David Earwicker, Assistant Vice President for Research Administration & Contract Administration
Dr. Vanessa Sheared, Dean, College of Education
Dr. Emir Jose Macari, Dean, College of Engineering & Computer Science
Dr. Marilyn Hopkins, Dean, College of Health and Human Services
Dr. Jill Trainer, Dean, College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Dr. Otis Scott, Dean, College of Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Studies