Waleed Rashidi, Ed.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communications at California State University, Fullerton, and has served as faculty advisor to the Entertainment and Tourism Club since 2011. Rashidi previously worked as an editor covering music at Mean Street Magazine and the Inland Empire Weekly. He has hosted a weekly jazz radio show at KSPC 88.7 FM since 1997, contributed to seven books, and has freelanced for the Los Angeles Times-Brand X, Alternative Press, Orange County Register, Modern Drummer, E! Online and OC Weekly. Rashidi earned his doctorate in education from the University of La Verne, an M.A. in communications from CSUF, and a B.S. in communication-journalism from Cal Poly Pomona.

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