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.
Our Mission
The mission of the California Sociological Association is to promote the scientific study of society among interested persons within the state of California; to stimulate discussion and encourage cooperative relations among persons engaged in the scientific study of society; and to further the aims of instruction, practice, and research in the field of sociology.
Our Goals
- 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.
Our 2025 Officers
The Executive Board
President (2024-25)
Maria Mora
CSU Stanislaus
mmora4@csustan.edu
Immediate Past President (2024-25)
Mike Chavez
Riverside Community College
michael.chavez@rccd.edu
President Elect/Conference Program Chair (2024-25)
Jimiliz Valiente-Neighbours
Point Loma Nazareme University
jvalient@pointloma.edu
Vice President North (2024-26)
Vice President South (2023-25)
Bulletin Editor (2024-2028)
J. Vern Cromartie
Contra Costa College
j_vern_cromartie@yahoo.com
Executive Director
Tim Kubal
CSU Fresno
tkubal@csufresno.edu
The Governors-at-Large
California State University Representative (2024-27)
University of California Representative (2024-27)
Community Colleges Representative North (2024-27)
Community Colleges Representative South (2022-25)
Private Colleges and Universities (2024-27)
Vacant
Practitioners Representative (2024-27)
Vacant
Undergraduate Representative (2023-26)
Catherine Rivera Hernandez
UC Merced
criverahernandez@ucmerced.edu
Graduate Student Representative (2023-26)
Catherine Rivera Hernandez
UC Merced
criverahernandez@ucmerced.edu