Who We Are The California Sociological Association is composed of sociologists in a variety of settings – universities and colleges, government agencies, non-profits and private practitioners. We hold an annual conference in November of each year and alternate between the south and the north of the state. Our conference provides an opportunity for everyone including students to present their work and to talk informally with each other.
Mission Statement
The mission of CSA is to promote the scientific study of society among interested persons within the state of California; to stimulate discussion and encourage cooperative relations among people engaged in the scientific study of society; and to further the aims of instruction, practice and research in the field of sociology.
Goals
The goals of the CSA are the following:
- Promote the scientific study of society, with particular emphasis on the challenges facing the State of California.
- Promote the dissemination of public policy-related sociological research.
- Foster the early professional development of students.
- Provide a forum for the professional involvement of practitioners and educators.
The Governing Council consists of the Executive Board and six Governors-at-Large. The Executive Board includes the President, immediate Past-President, President-Elect, Vice-President (North), Vice-President (South), Executive Director and the Newsletter Editor. The Governors-at-Large represent constituency groups: students, practitioners, community colleges, private colleges and universities, the California State University System, and the University of California.
California Sociological Association Council
California Sociological Association Council
President Elect (2026-2027)
J. Vern Cromartie
Sociology Department, Contra Costa College
j_vern_cromartie@yahoo.com
President (2026-2027)
Jimiliz Valiente-Neighbours
Point Loma Nazarene University
jvalient@pointloma.edu
Immediate Past President (2026-2027)
Maria Mora
CSU Stanislaus
mmora4@csustan.edu
Vice President-South (2025-2027)
Anne Marenco
Sociology Department, College of the Canyons
anne.marenco@canyons.edu
Vice President-North (2024-2026)
Maria Mora
Sociology Department, CSU Stanislaus
mmora4@csustan.edu
Executive Director
Tim Kubal
Sociology Department, CSU Fresno
tkubal@csufresno.edu
Web Designer
Heidy Sarabia
Sociology Department, California State University, Sacramento
heidy.sarabia@csus.edu
Bulletin Editor (2025-2029)
Alicia Gonzales
Sociology Department, California State University, San Marcos
amgonzal@CSUSM.edu
Grant Writer
Demonza Hunter
Sociology Department, California State University, Sacramento
demonzahunter@csus.ed
California State University Rep-South (2024-2027)
Alejandro Zermeño
Cal Poly Pomona
zermeno@cpp.edu
University of California Rep-Vacant, please contact the President to express your interest in this position
Community Colleges North Representative (2026-2029)
Stephanie White
Contra Costa College
drsltwhite2009@gmail.com
Community Colleges South Representative (2026-2029)
Sean Cranley
Antelope Valley College
sean.cranley@gmail.com
Private Schools Rep (2026-2029)
Jililiz Valiente-Neighbors
Point Loma University
jvalient@pointloma.edu
Practitioners Rep-Vacant, please contact the President to express your interest in this position
Student Representative and Social Media Representative (2026-2029)
Catherine Rivera Hernandez
Sociology, UC Merced
criverahernandez@ucmerced.edu