Dr. Cristobal “Criss” Salinas Jr.
Title: Associate Professor of Higher Education Leadership and Faculty Coordinator, Leadership Studies, Educational Leadership and Research Methodology, Florida Atlantic University.
Education: B.A., Spanish education, English as a Second Language; University of Nebraska at Kearney; master of education, student affairs and higher education, Iowa State University; Ph.D., higher education administration, Iowa State University
Age: 35
Mentors: “I’m afraid that if I say names, I will forget names, because there are so many people who have had an impact on my life. But I want to credit Black women because Black women have mentored me more than anyone else.”
Words of encouragement/wisdom: “The academy is tough but create your research and goal — set and try to accomplish it and find mentorship. Get mentorship from White faculty who have a lot of power and look for mentorship outside of your institution.”
