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- About Us
- The HRT Department
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- Dr. Jaesung An
- Dr. Saehya Ann
- Dr. Chris Chamberlain
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Faculty
Faculty Details

Dr. Chris Chamberlain, FERP
Chris is a Full-time Professor of the College of Education and Allied Studies at Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV, where his specialty is Leadership Development, Community Services, and Recreation Management studies. Prior to coming to CSU Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV, Chris spent 20+ years creating community in the field working in Aquatics, Teen Programs, Summer Playground Programs, Resident Camps, and Fitness Run programs.
Chris has served on the California Park & Recreation Society state board as well as district and section committees. He co-founded the California Aquatic Management School in 2001. He is a frequent speaker at local, state and national conferences on the topics of leadership and staff development, risk management, programming, and growing a part-time staff.
Chris holds a BA in Liberal Studies, a BS in Recreation Administration and a MPA-Public Management, all from Cal State Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV. He also holds a doctorate in Organizational Leadership.