Rate My Professor Louis Vayo

Prior to his graduate studies and academic career, Vayo served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Community and Economic Development sector in a Kenyan community for two years. During his service, he coordinated and led gender empowerment camps, taught local residents sustainable waste management and agricultural practices, and developed income-generating activities for women’s groups. Vayo maintains ongoing collaboration with the Kenyan community on initiatives including tree-planting, conservation agriculture, and support for the local school. Vayo has been teaching economics since 2012, with prior experience at California State University, Long Beach. At Mt. San Antonio College, he has contributed to the creation and evaluation of student learning outcomes for economics and environmental economics courses. He is passionate about teaching, inspiring students, and integrating the diverse life experiences they bring to the classroom.