Work with thought leaders and academic experts from California State University, Monterey Bay

Seth Gustafson is a highly accomplished geographer with a strong background in both academic research and teaching. He received his Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Georgia in 2014, where he also earned his M.A. in Geography in 2009. He also holds a B.A. in History from Grove City College. Currently, Seth serves as an Assistant Professor at California State University - Monterey Bay, where he teaches courses related to sustainable communities. He also participates in several research projects, focusing on topics such as urban environmental sustainability. Prior to his position at CSU Monterey Bay, Seth was a Lecturer at University College London, where he taught courses in environment, politics, and society. He also spent time as a Post-doctoral Research Associate at the University of Bremen in Germany, where he worked on projects related to interdisciplinary coastal research, especially in ports. Seth's research has been published in numerous academic journals and he has presented his work at conferences around the world. He is also a member of several professional organizations, including the Association of American Geographers and the Royal Geographical Society. With his diverse educational background and extensive research and teaching experience, Seth is a valuable asset to the field of geography, environmental studies and academia as a whole.

Dr. Netta Avineri is a highly educated and experienced expert in the fields of Applied Linguistics and Linguistic Anthropology. She holds a BA in Anthropology and MA in Applied Linguistics/TESL from the University of California, Los Angeles, as well as a PhD in Applied Linguistics from the same institution. With over 15 years of teaching experience, Dr. Avineri has taught courses in Intercultural Communication, Language Teacher Education, and Critical Service-Learning at various universities including the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, California State University, Monterey Bay, California State University, Long Beach, and Pierce College. She has served as the Program Chair for Intercultural Competence and Graduate Pillar Lead for the Collaborative in Conflict Transformation at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. Dr. Avineri's research interests include intercultural competence, language policy and planning, and critical pedagogy. She has published numerous articles and book chapters on these topics and has presented at conferences internationally. Dr. Avineri is also involved in community-engaged research and has worked with various non-profit organizations to promote social justice and equity. In addition, she has served in several national and international leadership roles for professional organizations including the American Association for Applied Linguistics and the Society for Linguistic Anthropology. Through her extensive education and experience, Dr. Avineri brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her teaching and research in Applied Linguistics and Linguistic Anthropology.

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