Lecturer Mentoring Program

Beth Shook
Email: bashook@csuchico.edu(opens in new window)

Beth Shook has been a lecturer in the anthropology department since 2004. Beth enjoys teaching a variety of anthropology courses and mentoring graduate students in teaching. Additionally, she leads Chico State’s Affordable Learning Solutions (CAL$) program. While she is broadly trained in anthropology, her research has focused on utilizing DNA in forensic and anthropological contexts. She earned her Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of California, Davis. When not working, Beth enjoys doing outdoor activities with her family including camping, hiking, and kayaking.

Fariba Aminalroayae
Email: faminalroayae@csuchico.edu(opens in new window) 

Fariba Aminalroayae, M.B.A., has a background in management administration, supply chain management, and business analytics. Born in Iran-Isfahan, she completed her undergraduate studies at Tehran University, earned a Postgraduate degree in Management Administration from Chico State, and an M.B.A. from the University of Reno, Nevada. Fariba worked at Asia Insurance Company and is now the Vice Operation Manager at Chico Top Imports, overseeing and optimizing operational processes. Fariba began teaching at Chico State in the fall of 2016. 

Tristen Svendsen
Email: tsvendsen@csuchico.edu(opens in new window) 

Tristen joined the College of ECC as a lecturer faculty member by returning to teach at his undergrad department of EECE, where he had earned his Baccalaureate in Electronics Engineering. Starting his second year, he joined the MMEM department and occasionally lectures for EECE. In industry, he primarily worked with embedded systems and sensor systems, which has led him to greatly enjoy capstone advising and consulting with student clubs on their projects. He currently serves as the Faculty Advisor for the newly formed Flight Club. Tristen and his wife are both Chico State alumni and have enjoyed living in Chico since transferring here to finish their undergrad.

Nancy Meyer
Email: nmeyer@csuchico.edu(opens in new window)

Nancy is an artist/educator and has been teaching at CSU Chico since 1998. She teaches in the Art & Art History Department within the Humanities & Fine Arts College. The art courses that she teaches are in the studio and Art Education areas. Her artwork is primarily 2D multi-media and currently her emphasis is on large-scale painting. Nancy's work has been shown in many local and national exhibitions. Her education consists of a BFA from The Art Institute of Chicago, a Single-Subject Teaching Credential from CSU Chico, MA in Art Education from Boston University and a MFA from the Art Institute of Boston.