Education
2012 Masters Degree
M.A. Philosophy, San Francisco State University
Thesis: "On the Deficiencies of the Etiological Relation in Virtue Epistemology"
2010 Bachelors
B.A. Philosophy, San Francisco State University
Academic Positions
Full-time Faculty
2018-Present Tenured Instructor: Green River College
2015-2018 Tenure-track: Green River College
Adjunct / Part-time Faculty
2013-2015: Green River College
2015: Highline College
2014–2015: South Puget Sound Community College
2014–2015: Oregon Institute of Technology Boeing Seattle
2013–2015: South Seattle College
2010–2011 Graduate Teaching Associate: San Francisco State University
Teaching Experience [Tentative Teaching Schedule]
Green River College
PHIL &101 Introduction to Philosophy | Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Spring 2016, Summer 2017, Fall 2017, Winter 2018, Summer 2018, Fall 2018, Winter 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Winter 2020, Spring 2020, Summer 2020, Winter 2021, Spring 2021, Summer 2021, Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Spring 2022, Summer 2022, Fall 2022, Winter 2023, Spring 2023, Summer 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025, Summer 2025, Fall 2025,
Themed &101 Introduction to Philosophy through Comics & Literature | Spring 2025
Themed &101 World Philosophy | Spring 2019
PHIL 111 Science, Technology, and Value | Fall 2016, Summer 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Summer 2018. Winter 2019, Summer 2019, Winter 2020, Winter 2022, Winter 2023
PHIL 112 Ethics in the Workplace | Summer 2016, Summer 2017, Summer 2018, Summer 2019, Summer 2020, Winter 2021, Summer 2021, Summer 2022, Fall 2023, Summer 2024, Summer 2025.
PHIL &115 Critical Thinking | Winter 2014, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Winter 2017, Spring 2017, Summer 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Summer 2018, Fall 2018, Winter 2019, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, Fall 2019, Winter 2020, Spring 2020, Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Winter 2021, Spring 2021, Summer 2021, Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Spring 2022, Summer 2022, Fall 2022, Winter 2023, Spring 2023, Summer 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025, Summer 2025, Fall 2025,
HUM 160 Introduction to Gender Studies | Spring 2013, Winter 2015, Summer 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Summer 2024, Winter 2025, Summer 2025.
PHIL 160 Philosophy of Science | Winter 2016, Spring 2016
PHIL 200 Philosophy of Religion | Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2025.
PHIL 206 Gender and Philosophy | Winter 2015, Winter 2016, Winter 2017, Winter 2018, Winter 2019, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2024.
PHIL 210 Comparative Religion | Winter 2016, Winter 2017, Winter 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
PHIL 216 Women and World Religions | Winter 2013, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Winter 2017, Spring 2018 {Study Abroad}, Fall 2018, Winter 2020, Winter 2021, Winter 2022, Winter 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2025.
PHIL 220 Eastern Philosophy | Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Spring 2018 {Study Abroad}, Winter 2020, Winter 2025.
PHIL 243 Environmental Ethics | Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2024.
Highline College
Philosophy &101 Introduction to Philosophy | Spring 2015
Philosophy 346 Professional Ethics | Spring 2015
South Puget Sound Community College
Philosophy 102 Ethics | Winter 2015
Philosophy &101 Introduction to Philosophy | Spring 2014
Oregon Institute of Technology
Philosophy 107 Introduction to Philosophy | Fall 2014, Summer 2015
Humanities 125 Introduction to Technology, Society, and Values | Spring 2014, Winter 2015, Summer 2015
Philosophy 331 Ethics in the Professions | Winter 2014, Summer 2014, Fall 2014, Summer 2015
Philosophy 335 Philosophy of Science | Summer 2014
South Seattle College
Philosophy &101 Introduction to Philosophy | Fall 2013, Winter 2015
Philosophy 110 Introduction to Social Ethics | Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Summer 2015
Philosophy &120 Symbolic Logic | Spring 2015
Philosophy 267 Philosophy of Religion | Winter 2014
San Francisco State University
Philosophy 101 Introduction to Philosophy | Spring 2011
Philosophy 105 Philosophy and Religion | Fall 2011
Philosophy 110 Introduction to Critical Thinking | Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011
Publications
2023 Chapter 1 of How to Think For Yourself: A Complete Introduction to Critical Thinking by Rebeka Ferreira & Anthony Ferrucci, is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
2022 Gig Φ Philosophy by Rebeka Ferreira is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
2022 "Diversifying Power: Why We Need Antiracist, Feminist Leadership On Climate and Energy, by Jennie C. Stephens" Environmental Ethics. 44 (1): 87-89.
2018 An Introduction to Critical Thinking and Symbolic Logic Volume 2: Informal Reasoning Assignments by Rebeka Ferreira & Anthony Ferrucci, is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
2017 An Introduction to Critical Thinking and Symbolic Logic Volume 1: Formal Logic by Rebeka Ferreira & Anthony Ferrucci, is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
2016 "Puzzled?! An Introduction to Philosophizing, by Richard Kenneth Atkins". Teaching Philosophy. 39 (1): 79-81.
2011 "Against Plantinga's A/C Model: Consequences of the Codependence of the De Jure and De Facto Questions". Kent State University Graduate Philosophy Journal.
2010 "Laozi and Zhuangzi on Skepticism". California Undergraduate Philosophy Review.
Invited Talks & Presentations
2024
Co-organizer (Mentor) & Chair: Pacific APA (Teaching Hub) March [forthcoming].
Invited Speaker. "Teaching Philosophy at Community Colleges". Central APA (Teaching Hub) February [forthcoming].
2023
Co-organizer (Mentee) & Chair: Pacific APA (The Teaching Hub) April.
2022
Invited Speaker. "Interview with Alumni: Rebeka Ferreira in Conversation with Asia Baclay". Inaugural Interview with Alumni (San Francisco State University) November.
Co-Facilitator. "Two-Year College Job Application Workshop". Committee Session: Philosophy in Two-Year Colleges (Pacific APA) April.
Presenter. "Assigning Readings By & About Religious Womxn in ANY Philosophy / Religion Course". 9th Annual PLATO-WA Conference (Yakima Valley College) April.
Presenter. "Incorporating Womxn into Philosophy and Religion Courses". Teaching Hub: Listening to our Undergrads (Central APA) February.
Presenter. "Why & How: Teaching the Dominant Religion Differently". Teaching Hub: Religion in the Philosophy Classroom (Eastern APA) January.
2021
Panelist. “Applying for a Job at Two-Year Colleges”. Committee Session: Teaching Positions at Two-Year Colleges & Teaching Demonstrations (Pacific APA) April.
2020
Presenter. "Teaching Environmental Philosophy: Engaged and Inclusive Pedagogies". Invited Panelist (Pacific APA) November.
2019
Commenter. "Mixed Traits and Character-Based Virtue Epistemology: A Framework for Mixed Intellectual Traits". 71st Annual Northwest Philosophy Conference (Pacific University) October.
Presenter. "Do Developed Nations Have An Obligation to Developing Nations?" One Book Series (Green River College) October.
Presenter. "Environmental Ethics Activism Project". Teaching Hub: Poster Session (Pacific APA) April.
Presenter. "A Modified and Scaffolded Present-Explain-Evaluate [PEE] Writing Assignment":
-- 6th Annual PLATO-WA Conference (Clark College) March.
-- Teaching Hub: Teaching Philosophical Writing (Central APA) February.
-- Teaching Hub: Poster Session (Eastern APA) January.
2018
Presenter. "Gender Equality and the Yin Yang: Problems with Traditional Feminist Interpretations and a Potential Solution". Global Talks & PHIL TALK series (Green River College) November.
Chair. "PLATO-WA Workshop: Sharing and Brainstorming Innovative Assignments ". 70th Annual Northwest Philosophy Conference (Bellevue College) October.
Presenter. "Open Educational Resources [OER] in Philosophy and Logic Courses". 5th Annual PLATO-WA Conference (Highline College) March.
2017
Presenter: "The Philosophy of Civil Disobedience". One Book Series (Green River College) November.
Lecturer: "Vegetarianism and Ecofeminism". Seminar in Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences: Activism and Social Change (University of Washington Tacoma) January.
2016
Lecturer: "Introduction to Confucianism". Intensive English Program (Green River College) February.
Lecturer: "Ethics in Technology: Why It Matters". Information Technology BAS Degree Program in Software Development (Green River College) January.
2015
Chair: Session on Epistemology. Northwest Philosophy Conference (North Idaho College) October.
Lecturer: "Feminist Epistemology". Introduction to Philosophy (Highline College) April.
Lecturer: "Feminist and Care Ethics". Introduction to Philosophy (Highline College) February.
2014
Presenter: "A Defense of Externalism about Lower-Order Epistemic Justification". Northwest Philosophy Conference (Central Washington University) November.
Presenter: "A Defense of Externalism about Lower-Order Epistemic Justification". SoCal Philosophy Conference (San Diego State University) October.
Presenter: "A Foundherentist Solution for Foundationalism". Joint Poster Session: Formal Epistemology Workshop and Society for Exact Philosophy (California Institute of Technology) June.
2012
Presenter: "How Intellectual Virtue produces True Belief". Philosophy Talks (Bellevue College) November.
2011
Presenter: "Against Plantinga's A/C Model: Consequences of the Codependence of the De Jure and De Facto Questions". Southwest Graduate Conference in Philosophy (Arizona State University) March.
Commenter: Justin Tosi's "Narrow Reflective Equilibrium and Moral Theory". Southwest Graduate Conference in Philosophy (Arizona State University) March.
Presenter: "Against Plantinga's A/C Model: Consequences of the Codependence of the De Jure and De Facto Questions". Graduate Student Philosophy Conference (Kent State University) March.
Lecturer: "Bhagavad Gita, Chapters 12-14". Philosophy of Religion (San Francisco State University) January.
2010
Commenter: Lok Chi Chan's "The Stirring of the Heart-mind". Graduate Lecture Series (San Francisco State University) November.
Lecturer: "Augustine’s Confessions, Book VIII". World Religions (San Francisco State University) October.
Professional Service
2024
2024 Referee: AAPT Studies in Pedagogy. SiP Teaching in Hostile Contexts. American Association of Philosophy Teachers [AAPT]
2023
2023-2024 Member: Sessions Committee. American Association of Philosophy Teachers [AAPT] & American Philosophical Association [APA]
2023-2024 Member: Conference Programming Committee. American Association of Philosophy Teachers [AAPT]
2023 Member: Plantinga Prize Selection Committee. American Philosophical Association [APA]
2022
2022-2023 Member: Teaching Hub Planning Committee. American Association of Philosophy Teachers [AAPT] & American Philosophical Association [APA]
2022–Present Subject Matter Expert: Guided Pathways Program Mapping - Transfer Action Team (Green River College) Instructional Committee.
2020
2020–2021 Division Representative: Guided Pathways Design Team - Areas of Interest. (Green River College) Instructional Committee.
2019
2019–Present Co-Chair: Global Studies Concentration Committee (Green River College) Instructional Ad Hoc Committee.
2019–2022 Member: Committee on Philosophy in Two-Year Colleges. American Philosophical Association [APA]
2019–2021 Co-Chair: Gender Studies Advisory Board (Green River College) Instructional Ad Hoc Committee.
Founder: Philosophy Concentration (Green River College)
2019–2022 Member: Bachelors of Applied Science [BAS] Committee (Green River College) Instructional Council Committee.
2018
2018–Present Member: Asian Studies Concentration Committee (Green River College) Instructional Ad Hoc Committee.
Coordinator & Instructor: Taiwan Study Abroad Program (Green River College) Spring.
2018–2019 Chair: Global Studies Concentration Committee (Green River College) Instructional Ad Hoc Committee.
2018 Coordinator: Critical Thinking Outcome and Assessment Workshops (Green River College) February.
2017
2017–2018 Coordinator: Intercultural Competence Workshops (Green River College)
Participant: ASDP Infusing Chinese Studies into the Undergraduate Curriculum Institute (University of Hawaii and East-West Center) July-August.
Panelist: Womxn's Empowerment Week (Green River College) May.
2017–Present President: The Philosophy & Logic Associated Teachers of Washington [PLATO-WA]
Coordinator & Chair: 4th Annual PLATO-WA Conference (Green River College) March.
2016
2016–Present Founder & Coordinator: PHIL TALKS (Green River College) Philosophy Talk Series.
2016–2017 Instructor: Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders [SUSI] (Green River College) Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs Exchange Program.
Contributor: Diversity and Inclusiveness Syllabus Collection. American Philosophical Association [APA]
Participant: Philosophy in the Schools Workshop (University of Washington) June.
Presenter: "Philosophers In Training (PIT) Club: Developing High School Outreach Programs". 3rd Annual PLATO-WA Conference (Spokane Falls Community College & Spokane Community College) May.
Participant: "Supply Chains, Human Rights & Health". Anti-Human Trafficking Conference (University of Washington) April.
2016–2018 Global Studies & Open Education Resources [OER] Coordinator: "Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Program" (Green River College) U.S. Department of Education.
2016–2018 Director & Coordinator: Campus NEW Leadership™ Program (Green River College)
2015
2015–Present Member: Gender Studies Advisory Board (Green River College) Instructional Ad Hoc Committee.
2015–2017 Member: Instructional Diversity Committee (Green River College) Instructional Council Committee.
2015–2017 Founder, Director, & Facilitator: Philosophers In Training Program [ΦPIT] (Kentlake & Stadium High Schools) High School Club.
2015–2016 Participant: Summer Canvas Institute (Green River College) August.
2014
Participant: 2nd Annual PLATO-WA Conference (Bellevue College) October.
Participant: Philosophy Department Critical Thinking Project (Green River College) May.
2014–2016 Advisor: Veritas Student Philosophy Conference (Green River College) May.
2013
Facilitator: "Best Practices in the Intro to Philosophy Classroom". 1st Annual PLATO-WA Conference (Seattle Central College) November.
2013–2016 Participant: Summer Assessment Institute (Green River College) June.
Co-organizer: Philosophy Department Open House (Green River College) May.
2011
Presenter: "Fair and Efficient Grading Policies and Practices". Teaching Workshop (San Francisco State University) November.
2009
2009–2011 Co-founder: Philosophy of Religion Society (San Francisco State University).
Guest Speakers During Association:
○ Alvin Plantinga, “Science and Religion – Where the Conflict Really Lies”. October 2010.
○ Richard Swinburne, "God as the Simplest Explanation of the Universe". October 2010.
○ Lara Buchak, "Is it rational to have faith?". November 2009.
○ Richard Carrier, "The Universe Is Mathematical, Therefore God Exists! (Or Not)". September 2009.
Grants & Awards
2017–2018
Grant Total Direct Costs: $3,000 Fall 2017 - Spring 2018 (PI, 100%) "Campus National Education for Women's [NEW] Leadership". Women's Funding Alliance and The Center for American Women and Politics. Partnership Development.
Grant Total Direct Costs: $6,000 Summer 2017 - Fall 2017 (PI, 100%) University of Washington Jackson School of International Studies. Asian Studies Development Grant. Course Revisions.
Grant Total Direct Costs: $2,500 Fall 2017 - Fall 2018 (PI, 100%) Green River College Foundation. Critical Thinking Learning Outcomes Resources. Innovation Project. Annual Direct Costs: $1,500 (Year 1); $1,000 (Year 2)
Grant Total Direct Costs: $8,000 Summer 2017 - Fall 2018 (Co-PI, 50%) State Board of Community and Technical Colleges. Open Educational Resources. Curriculum Development. Annual Direct Costs: $4,000 (Year 1); $4,000 (Year 2)
2016–2018
Grant Total Direct Costs: $344,830 10/01/16 - 09/30/18 (Co-PI, 25%) "Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Program" U.S. Department of Education. Discretionary/Competitive Grant. Annual Direct Costs: $184,510 (Year 1); $160,320 (Year 2) [media mention]
2016-2017
Grant Total Direct Costs: $3,000 Winter 2016 - Spring 2017 (PI, 100%) Green River College Foundation. Faculty Development for Global Studies Curriculum. Curriculum Development
Grant Total Direct Costs: $10,000 Winter 2016 - Spring 2017 (Co-PI, 50%) "Campus National Education for Women's [NEW] Leadership". Women's Funding Alliance and The Center for American Women and Politics. Partnership Development. Annual Direct Costs: $5,000 (Year 1); $5,000 (Year 2) [media mention]
2015–2016
Grant Total Direct Costs: $5,000 01/04/2016 - 03/18/2016 (Co-PI, 34%) "Campus National Education for Women's [NEW] Leadership". Women's Funding Alliance and The Center for American Women and Politics. Pilot Partnership
Grant Total Direct Costs: $5,922 09/21/2015 - 03/18/2016 (PI, 100%) "Faculty Excellence" Green River College Foundation. Matching Spark Grant.
Grant Total Direct Costs: $5,922 09/21/2015 - 03/18/2016 (PI, 100%) "Spark Grant" Humanities Washington. Matching Faculty Excellence Grant [media mention]
2011 Lead Graduate Teaching Associate San Francisco State University. Philosophy Department.
Professional Associations
Leadership
2025-2027 Board Member: AAPT Board of Directors
Chair: Diversity, Outreach, & Engagement Committee
2023 (Lead) & 2024 (Mentor) Co-Chair: Pacific APA Teaching Hubs
2021-Present Chapter Founder & Representative: MAP: Upstream
2017-2019 President. PLATO-WA
2015 Founder: Philosophers In Training Program [ΦPIT]
Memberships
Philosophy & Logic Associated Teachers of Washington [PLATO-WA]
Minorities & Philosophy [MAP]
Philosophers for Sustainability [P4S]
American Philosophical Association [APA]
American Association of Philosophy Teachers [AAPT]
2025-2027 Communications Committee
2023-2026 Programs Committee
2023-2024 Teaching Hub Committee