His research interest has focused on the Constitutional right to privacy; specifically regarding privacy and copyright within the emerging legal climate of peer to peer file sharing in the recording industry; and the relationship of personal privacy and public safety as it relates to the mental health industry.

      Currently, he is working full time at California State University, Northridge for the Vice President of Student Affairs Office. In the evenings, he teaches courses as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Los Angeles Valley College.

      His interest in political involvement began with his volunteer work as a precinct walker while an undergraduate in the City of Los Angeles. Since then he has worked on several campaigns, the most recent was Bill Rosendahl’s successful run for the Los Angeles City Council where he served as precinct captain.

      His community involvement includes the Big Brothers and Sisters of Greater Los Angeles, The Long Beach Junior Chamber of Commerce, and the Knights of Columbus. He currently serves on the Northridge Community Emergency Response Team and on the Simi Valley Community Crime Prevention Task Force.

      Sam has been a practitioner in State and local government since 2000, working for the State of California and the Cities of Torrance and Los Angeles. He is proud to bring this practical experience into the classroom where he can integrate the theories of policymaking with real world applications for his students.