Faith Statement

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 Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Medical/Psychological Anthropology and Human Sexuality; Senior Adjunct Professor of Nursing Science, Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, CA 

Education:

• Ph.D.  Medical & Psychological Anthropology, University of California, Los Angeles. (1976). Included coursework at UCLA's Neuropsychiatric Institute.
• Postdoc in Sexological Sciences: Medical and Clinical (Counseling) Therapies; Reproductive Biology. The Masters and Johnson Institute, St. Louis (1980-82). Preceptors: Robert C. Kolodny, MD; William Masters, MD.
• Postdoc Preceptorship in Public Health/Epidemiology of Sexually Transmissible Infections,. Specialization in HIV/AIDS. School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles (1990-92).  Preceptor: Dr. Susan C.M. Scrimshaw, Associate Dean,  School of Public Health.

Specializations:  

• Sexuality Educator/Researcher: sexual anatomy, physiology, functions, dysfunctions; pathophysiology; sexual psychology;  sexual ethics; sexology)
• Sexuality Counselor (including ministerial counseling on faith and sexual concerns)
• Health Promotions, Cross-Cultural Educator, inclusive of ethnic/racial disparities and consequences; LGBTQI groups; and, as a trained epidemiologist of sexual diseases with specialization in HIV/AIDS, prevention education. 
• Speaker, Trainer, Workshop Producer, Consultant:  Specialization in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion venues; training for non-profit organizations (for administrators, personnel, and HR); training for clinical/counseling staffs on sexual orientation, gender, and gender dysphoria (DSM-5 and ICD-10). 
• Clerically licensed and trained in theology, the integration of faith, self, and sexuality. I train clergy on sexual issues: knowledge, counseling, consultation. I work with denominational presbyteries to formulate sexuality policies and procedures for ministers and congregations.

Research and Projects in the U.S., Caribbean, China, Tibet, and Mexico: 

• 12 Grant-funded Sexuality Research Investigations 
• 6 Directed Medical Delegations Internationally 
• 8 Clinical Teaching & Leading of Therapeutic Work in Hospitals Related to Sexuality (psychiatry: sexual dysfunctions, disorders; and infectious sexual diseases) 

Awards and Grants: Awarded Fellow, American Academy of Clinical Sexology; Founding Member, American Board of Sexology; Outstanding Professor, Vanguard University, (2006, 2001, 1989, 1979); Delta Alpha Distinguished Professor of the Year (2001), AGCHE National Council on Higher Education; 3-Time Grant Recipient, AmFAR HIV/AIDS research; 3-Time Grant Recipient, University-Wide HIV/AIDS Research Grant (UC Systems); 3-Time Grant Recipient National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship; Mayor’s Award  "Keys to the City" (2005), Chengdu, China, for "Outstanding International Health Collaborations"; Honorary Headmaster, Chengdu China Bright Academy for the Blind (1999).

Publications and Presentations: Over 40+ published, peer reviewed articles, papers, book chapters, book reviews, and symposia presentations. Recent book, "A Christian's Guide through the Gender Revolution" (Cascade, 2020).

Affiliations: Founding Member and Fellow, American Academy of Clinical Sexology (AACS).  Historical memberships in American Board of Sexology (ABS);  Society for Psychological Anthropology (SPA); Society for Medical Anthropology (SMA); American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM); American Anthropological Association (AAA); Society for Applied Anthropology (SfAA);  AIDS and Anthropology Research Group of the SfAA; Former Affiliate Partner and Medical Advisory Council Member, MedMira Laboratories (Canada).

Ministerial: Licensed Minister, SoCal Network of the Assemblies of God; and Partner Minister, United Evangelical Churches (a support ministry for ministers.)