James Smiley

James Smiley has extensive work experience as a professor and online course developer in various educational institutions. James started their career in 2006 at the San Mateo County Community College District followed by positions at the West Valley - Mission Community College District, Chabot-Las Positas Community College District, and the University of California, Berkeley. In 2013, they became an Associate Professor at San Jose State University and later joined the San José - Evergreen Community College District as a Professor in 2015. James also served as an Adjunct Lecturer at Santa Clara University in 2019. In 2020, they started working as an Assistant Adjunct Professor and online course developer at Mills College. Their most recent position is as a Professor and online course developer at Ohlone Community College District since 2022.

James Smiley obtained their Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology from the University of California, Davis from 1978 to 1981. James then pursued further education at Palmer College of Chiropractic in San Jose, Calif., where they earned a Doctorarte in Chiropractic from 1981 to 1985.