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Faculty
Professor of Philosophy
Co-Director Alex Madva
His work explores the intersections of social science, ethics, and policy. He co-wrote the forthcoming Somebody Should Do Something: How Anyone Can Help Create Social Change and co-edited An Introduction to Implicit Bias: Knowledge, Justice, and the Social Mind and The Movement for Black Lives: Philosophical Perspectives. He won an NEH writing award for faculty at Hispanic-Serving Institutions to write a book on misinformation and belief in 2025, and collaborates in the production of CCEP’s student-driven podcast.
Associate Professor of History
Co-Director Rachel Tamar Van
Specializing in American merchant capitalism in the late 18th to early 19th centuries with a particular emphasis on family capitalism and Americans in the Pacific. She is author of the forthcoming Family Capital:Â Yankee Merchant Networks and the Shaping of the Global Economy. She teaches Digital History at CPP, including regular collaboration with the WikiEdu Foundation and supervising student podcasts and documentaries in oral history, family and genealogical history, and more.
Administrative Department Analyst
Stephanie Gonzalez
She supports the Economics and Philosophy Department in the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences at Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, assisting with department operations, faculty support, and student services. Her work helps maintain the smooth coordination of academic and administrative processes. Stephanie is known for her responsiveness and community focused approach, and she serves as a dependable resource for both students and faculty.
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Director of Development
College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences
Phone number: (909) 869-2310
Email address: mcgarcia1@cpp.edu