Estralita Martin, Ph.D.

SUMMARY

Successful professional record encompassing scientific research and teaching.

Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous projects and meet deadlines.

Solid communication skills. Strong organizational and problem-solving ability.

Computer experienced with statistical, spreadsheet and word processing software.

EDUCATION

Ph.D.      Zoology; University of CA, Berkeley, California
M.S.        Biology; Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia
A.B.        Biology/Physical Education; Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio

RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

2001 - present

Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Student Affairs • Link

College of Sciences, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

2007 - 2017

Board Member, Arroyo Paseo Charter High School, Inc., San Diego, CA

2005 - present

Director, Center for the Advancement of Students in Academia (CASA)

College of Sciences, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

2002 - 2018

Coordinator, Minority Health Disparity International Research Training

to Cape Coast, Ghana, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Previous Professional Experiences:

Interim Dean, Underrepresented Student Programs

College of Sciences, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Lecturer, Department of Biology

San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Coordinator, Consortium of High Schools/Undergraduate &
Medical Schools (CHUM), University of California San Diego

Assistant Research Endocrinologist, Department of Medicine
University of California, San Diego, CA

Research Physiologist
VA San Diego Healthcare Center, San Diego, CA 

Endocrine Fellow, Department of Medicine
University of California, San Diego, CA

Lecturer, Department of Physical Education

San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Staff Research Associate, Department of Medicine

University of California, San Diego, CA

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

Sigma XI

Scientific Research Society

AAAS

American Association for the Advancement of Science

Beta Kappa Psi

NOBCChE

National Organization for the Professional Advancement of

Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers

RECENT HONORS

Outstanding Black Educators Award, National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., 2012

Vice Presidential Special Recognition Award, San Diego State University, 2011

Madison's Who's Who, 2010

Distinguished Leadership Award, San Diego State University, 2007

Unsung Hero Award, San Diego State University, 2007

Outstanding Faculty Award, San Diego State University, 2006

KUUMBA FEST- Community Resource Honoree, 2006