Kagba N. Suaray

Kagba N. Suaray is a professor of mathematics and statistics at California State University, Long Beach, where he leads initiatives that expand access to data science for diverse learners. His work integrates evidence-based pedagogy, culturally responsive curriculum design, and community-embedded research experiences that help students see themselves as capable practitioners in quantitative fields. Suaray is architect and co–principal investigator of the Long Beach–Compton Data Science Learning Community and founding member of the Hesabu Circle, a collective that cultivates mathematical identity and belonging for Black students across Southern California and beyond. As graduate advisor for applied statistics, he has mentored hundreds of students into industry, research, and graduate school pathways. His teaching and leadership are guided by a vision of a data-science ecosystem in which students from all communities can thrive.