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He has served as adjunct professor at Lane Community College, University of Oregon, Western Oregon University, Pacific University, and Northwest Christian University where he developed and taught courses in ethnic studies, teacher training, cross-cultural counseling, and international studies.
Born and raised in Santa Barbara, Villanueva has deep roots in the local community. He is currently coordinating a research project documenting the history of the Filipino and Filipino-American experience in Santa Barbara, which dates back to the 1780s.
After attending local schools and graduating from San Marcos High School, he attended UCLA. He earned a master’s degree in bilingual education at the USC, then went on to pursue a doctorate degree in multicultural education at the University of Oregon.