Faculty Experts

From the discovery of new planets to the work of noted criminologists, SF State offers a wide variety of scholars who are the most distinguished in their fields. This directory identifies academics who possess insight and knowledge of diverse subjects and who are willing to work with journalists whenever possible. The faculty experts directory is compiled by the Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications.

If you need immediate assistance finding an expert, please call (415) 338-1665 or email pubcom@sfsu.edu. 

Christian Wright

Christian Wright

Professor and Chair of Psychology

Office Phone:

Email: cwright@sfsu.edu

Christian Wright is an expert on human resources selection tools, such as interviews, written tests and personality tests, and he studies issues surrounding job applicants faking answers on recruitment tests.

Areas of Expertise:

Human resources selection tools

Training and performance appraisal

Job analysis

Highest Degree:

Ph.D., Industrial and Organizational Psychology, University of South Florida


Darlene Yee

Darlene Yee

Professor of Gerontology

Office Phone: (415) 338-3558

Email: dyee@sfsu.edu

Darlene Yee is an expert in the fields of aging and minority women's health in the U.S.

Areas of Expertise:

Education in gerontology

Long-term care administration

Minority women's health and aging

Highest Degree:

Ed.D., Health Education, Columbia University


Grace Yoo

Grace Yoo

Professor of Asian American Studies

Office Phone: (415) 338-3891

Email: gracey@sfsu.edu

Grace Yoo is an expert on Korean American life, particularly health issues.

Areas of Expertise:

Highest Degree:

Ph.D., Medical Sociology, University of California, San Francisco


Lena Zhang

Lena Zhang

Professor of Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts

Office Phone: (415) 338-1780

Email: lzhang@sfsu.edu

Lena Zhang is an expert in Chinese American media and multicultural communication, especially as it relates to new forms of technology.

Areas of Expertise:

Chinese and Chinese American media

Media aesthetics

International and intercultural communication

Highest Degree:

Ph.D University of Georgia, Athens


Susan Zieff

Susan Zieff

Professor of Kinesiology

Office Phone: (415) 338-6574

Email: susangz@sfsu.edu

Susan Zieff's extensive research focuses on public policy involving physical activity and the socio-cultural aspects of sports and exercise, including San Francisco's Sunday Streets program.

Areas of Expertise:

History of sport and exercise

Social aspects of recreation

Public policy on exercise

Highest Degree:

Ph.D., Human Biodynamics, University of California, Berkeley