Catherine Waitinas

Dr. Catherine Waitinas is a Professor and English Major Advisor at California Polytechnic State University. She serves as a faculty ally at the Pride Center and is affiliated with UndocuAlly initiatives. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. and M.A. in English from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, as well as a dual B.A./M.A. in English from St. Bonaventure University.

Her professional focus centers on English literature and pedagogy, with an emphasis on global educational experiences. She leads the Cal Poly English study abroad program in Edinburgh, the Lake District, and Yorkshire, highlighted via Instagram. No specific research awards or grants are listed in the provided text.