Mark Alan Redhead

On December 18, 2018, Mark Alan Redhead, 50, passed away after a long illness. He is survived by his loving wife Ornella Torralba, his sons Astor Redhead and Cesc Redhead, his parents Alan and Eva Redhead, and his sister Susan Redhead. A Santa Monica native, Mark graduated Samohi in 1986. He went on to study Political Science and received his BA from Reed College in Portland, OR in 1990. He then continued on to study Political Science and Philosophy at The New School, in New York City, where he received his Master's degree and ultimately his Ph.D. in 1999. He taught at a number of different universities, including Colgate University, Notre Dame, and Oregon State University, before beginning his tenure at California State University, Fullerton, where he worked as a Full Professor of Political Thought. In addition to having numerous published articles in peer-reviewed journals, he authored two scholarly books, including "Charles Taylor: Thinking and Living Deep Diversity"; and "Reasoning With Who We Are: Democratic Theory for a Not So Liberal Era". He was a dedicated son, husband and father to his two boys. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 5th 12:00 - 3:00 pm at CSUF Arboretum, 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton, CA 92831. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Step Up on Second at www.stepuponsecond.org.