Croix Salina

Croix Salina is a Professor of Sociology at Bellevue College, where they have taught since 2008. They maintain dual teaching responsibilities in the Sociology department and Cultural and Ethnic Studies (CES) department, offering courses that critically examine social structures, identity formation, and systems of power.

Their educational journey includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Ohio University
• Master's degree in Women's Studies from University of Cincinnati
• Ph.D. in American Studies from Washington State University

Salina's scholarly work centers on intersectional approaches to identity, with particular expertise in gender, sexuality, and racial dynamics. Their teaching philosophy emphasizes student engagement through real-world applications of sociological concepts, helping students discover academic passions while developing critical thinking skills. The curriculum consistently addresses contemporary social issues through frameworks of power, privilege, and social justice.

At Bellevue College, Salina teaches Introduction to Sociology; Social Lives of Children and Youth; Men & Masculinities; Gender in the Social World; Sex & Sexualities; Sociology of the Body; Race & Ethnicity; Intersections of Identity and Inequality; Deviance in Society; and Trans Studies. They have also developed and taught Women's Studies and Queer Studies courses within the Cultural and Ethnic Studies department, including specialized offerings in LGBT Studies, Queer Theory, Global AIDS, and Masculinities.