Kim Walker, MS, RAC (US and EU), FRAPS
Faculty Director/Graduate Advisor
Kim Walker is an independent Global Regulatory Affairs, Quality System, and Clinical Affairs Consultant and owner of Kim Walker Consulting since 2006. In her consulting practice, she assists clients with pre- and post-market regulatory, clinical, and quality system needs. Her work experience includes environmental chemistry, veterinary science, blood banking, clinical laboratory, infectious disease assay research, microbiology, surgical assistant, IVDs, biologics, pharmaceuticals, combination products, and medical devices in university, and start-up to large company environments.
Kim has served on the Orange County Regulatory Affairs Discussion Group (OCRA) and San Diego Regulatory Affairs Network (SDRAN) Board of Directors. She has taught regulatory affairs courses at California State University Fullerton, University of California Irvine, and currently teaches the “Medical Device Regulations,” “Regulatory Intelligence/Regulatory Strategy,” and “International Regulatory Affairs” courses for the San Diego State University Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs program.
Kim has a Bachelor of Science degree in Bio-Medical Sciences from Auburn University and a Master of Science degree in Regulatory Affairs from SDSU.
Office Location: GMCS-621
Phone: (619) 594-0524
Email: kawalker@sdsu.edu
Ana Righellis, MA
Assistant Director
Ana Righellis assists the Faculty Director in managing the Center for Regulatory Science and student recruiting initiatives, graduate advising, and improving retention rates and time to graduation. Ana closely monitors and evaluates student progress and is committed to their academic success.
Ana is an SDSU alum and has a Bachelor’s degree in Management and a Master’s degree in Counseling. She formerly worked with the SDSU Executive MBA program.
Office Location: GMCS-619
Phone: (619) 594-6030
Email: righellis@sdsu.edu