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International Development International Relations IPE Neoliberalism Urban Studies Identity Ethnic Conflict Citizenship West Africa South Asia Biography Dr. Shah joined the Department of Political Science at PLU in 2012, and Global Studies and Anthropology in 2014.  She teaches classes focused on Global Development, International Relations, Africa, South Asia, and Urban Studies.  Dr. Shah conducts research in Nigeria and India, where she examines the effects of neoliberal urban development policies on

50 staff members, the Vice President creates a vision and strategies for donor, alumni and parent engagement, as well as university communications. The Vice President directs initiatives to enhance PLU’s image and brand, and executes plans to increase support from individuals, government, foundations, and corporations. Biography Until 2014, Dan served as Vice President of External Relations for Lutheran World Relief, an international relief and development organization with programs in 35

of about 27 staff, the Vice President creates a vision for donor, alumni and parent engagement, developing short and long-term strategies, and executing all aspects of a plan to increase support from individuals, government, foundations, and corporations. Biography Until 2014, Dan served as Vice President of External Relations for Lutheran World Relief, an international relief and development organization with programs in 35 countries, serving more than 7 million people. As the chief fundraising

Peter C. Grosvenor Associate Professor of Sociology & Global Studies Phone: 253-535-7399 Email: grosvepc@plu.edu Office Location:Xavier Hall - Room 333 Professional Education Ph.D., London School of Economics, 1996 M.Sc., London School of Economics, 1985 B.A., University of Wales, 1983 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Comparative Politics International Relations Political Philosophy

extensively on the origins, development, and gifts of Lutheran higher education, and represented PLU at international conferences in ritual studies and reformation studies. Dr. Torvend served as the first University Chair in Lutheran Studies from 2011-2017 and established the annual Lutheran Studies Conference at PLU. He continues to serve in the Wild Hope Center for Vocation as the Director of External Relations and as a contributor to the Office of Congregational Engagement. In addition to his work in

Donald Ryan Faculty Fellow Phone: 253-538-5664 Email: ryandp@plu.edu Office Location:Hauge Administration Building - Room 220 L Website: http://community.plu.edu/~ryandp/ Professional Biography Personal Education Ph.D., Archaeology, Union Graduate School, The Union Institute , Cincinnati, Ohio, 1988 M.A., Anthropology (Archaeology), University of Washington, 1982 B.A., Political Science (International Relations), Pacific Lutheran University, 1979 Selected Publications Biography Donald P. Ryan

Daniel Pass, MBA Email: passda@plu.edu Biography Biography Following graduation from Washington State University with a BA in International Relations-Political Science, Mr. Pass served for twenty years as an Army Intelligence Officer with multiple assignments in the United States plus tours overseas to Europe, Asia, South America and the Middle East.  His has combat tours in Iraq for Desert Shield/Desert Storm in Southwest Asia, and in Somalia.  Specific assignments included multiple Commands

Katie Hoover Associate Vice President for Constituent Engagement Phone: 253-535-7182 Email: katie.hoover@plu.edu Professional Education B.A., German/Anthropology, Pacific Lutheran University, 2010 Responsibilities Katie Hoover joined the University Relations team in 2010. She currently serves as the Associate Vice President for Constituent Engagement, leading the University Relations teams charged with expanding philanthropy and engagement of donors, alumni and friends in service to the

Angela Fish Assistant to the Vice President of University Relations / Office Manager Phone: 253-535-8111 Email: fishad@plu.edu Professional Education M.B.A., University of Phoenix, 2002 B.B.A, Pacific Lutheran University, 1998 Responsibilities Angela provides support to the Vice President for the purpose of raising charitable contributions that support the mission of PLU. In addition to supervising student staff, she also oversees all office management responsibilities for the Division of

, invitation only, student-faculty research and applied internship program for highly motivated students. MediaLab students are engaged in activities that include public relations, advertising, documentary filmmaking, journalism, marketing and research, graphic design, photography and much more. Under Dr. Wells’ direction, MediaLab has earned national and international recognitions, including two National Broadcasting Society Awards, three Broadcast Education Awards, three college division Emmy Award