Blaine D. Pope

Blaine D. Pope, Ph.D., serves as a Lecturer in the Management Department at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), teaching international business and the business capstone course. Previously, he held teaching positions at the University of Redlands Department of Sociology & Anthropology, USC Center for Sustainable Cities/Geography Department, UC Santa Barbara Global Studies Program, and Columbia University's Earth Institute.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Organization Development, Fielding Graduate University (2007)
• M.A. in Organization Development, Fielding Graduate University (2004)
• M.A. in International Affairs, Columbia University (1987)
• M.P.A. in Public Administration, Columbia University (1987)
• B.A. in Health Policy, University of California, Berkeley (1983)

Dr. Pope's professional focus centers on international business, environmental policy, and sustainable development, with extensive field experience managing emergency relief, public health, and economic development programs across Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. His teaching methodology emphasizes real-world client engagement, exemplified by courses like "The Political-Economy of Energy Resources" and environmental science policy instruction at Columbia University.

Prior to academia, he worked as a Consultant/Trainer for SSI, Inc., developing accelerated Swahili language programs for US Navy Special Warfare Command personnel. His career integrates practical policy analysis, budgeting, and executive briefing expertise within global development contexts.