John Pineda

John Pineda serves as a part-time Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Health Sciences at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) and teaches courses at California State University, Fullerton.

His academic credentials include:

• Master of Public Health in Health Promotion from California State University, Fullerton
• Bachelor's degree in Public Health (Community Health emphasis) from California State University, Los Angeles

His research centers on substance abuse patterns among college students and adolescents, with professional work extending to grant-funded initiatives including Title IV-E Education Program (Public Child Welfare), B-HEAL (Integrative Behavioral Health Education and Leadership), and HPPP (Health Professions Pathways Program). He integrates practical expertise through teaching Leadership, Grant Writing, Research Methods, and Program Evaluation.

John provides academic support through statistics tutoring and SPSS workshops for undergraduate and graduate students, demonstrating strong commitment to methodological training. His professional profile reflects applied public health practice with emphasis on program evaluation and behavioral health interventions.