Credentials
Ph.D. Political Science, Stanford University
M.A. International Studies, Johns Hopkins University SAIS
B.A. Politics, UC Santa Cruz
Biography
Ariel Méndez is an associated faculty member at OSU-Cascades. He regularly teaches the following political science courses:
- PS 206 Introduction to Political Thought
- PS 331 State and Local Politics
- PS 362 Modern Political Thought
- PS 383 Constitutional Law: Civil Rights
Ariel has served his community as an elected official since 2019 on the ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÜÕ¾ Park and Recreation Board and currently on the ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÜÕ¾ City Council.
Beyond the classroom and public service, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and three kids, biking around town and coaching soccer. He believes in being a lifelong learner and prides himself on fixing what seems to be unfixable.