Jennifer Cosio was the first in her family to graduate from college and attend graduate school. She earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work, with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential, at San Diego State University (SDSU). Jennifer said that her journey to college was not easy. Jennifer grew up in a military […]
Faculty Spotlight – Cheryl James
Cheryl James is a first-generation college student and is passionate about empowering students to pursue higher education. An an alumna of SDSU School of Social Work, she received her undergraduate and Master’s degree in Social Work from SDSU and has over twenty years of clinical social work experience. Cheryl also holds a professional license in […]
Faculty Spotlight – Rosalind Corbett
Rosalind Corbett is a lecturer in the undergraduate social work program. She has a Master of Science Degree in Counseling Psychology, a Doctor of Divinity Degree and is a Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor. She began her career at Temple University in Pennsylvania as a career development counselor. Rosalind’s career journey took a different path when […]
Faculty Spotlight – Dr. María Luisa Zúñiga
María Luisa Zúñiga is an epidemiologist and an avid global traveler. She received her Master’s degree at UC San Diego in Pacific International Affairs and Public Policy and her Doctorate in Public Health/Epidemiology from the UCSD/SDSU Joint Doctoral Program in Public Health. She is a professor in the School of Social Work and associate adjunct […]
Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Saman Yaghmaee
Dr. Saman Yaghmaee has been a lecturer with the School of Social Work since 2006. He received his Master’s degree in Counseling and doctorate in Education from SDSU all while working with non-profit organizations and governmental agencies. He has served on numerous task force, advisory committees and board of directors for local and state organizations, […]
