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  • Anna Bah, MSN, RN in School of Nursing

    Anna Bah, MSN, RN

  • Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Education | Music | justin.lader@plu.edu | 253-535-7602 | Justin Lader received his PhD in music and human learning from The University of Texas at Austin, Master’s degree in viola performance with emphasis in string pedagogy from the University of Oregon, and Bachelor’s of Music from the Oberlin Conservatory.

    College, 2009 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Music Education, String Pedagogy, Neuroscience/Psychology of Music Learning Responsibilities Music Education and String Pedagogy Selected Presentations Suzuki Association of the Americas Biennial Conference, Making Informed Choices in Finger Preparation and Independence, Louisville, KY (2024) American String Teachers Association National Conference, Invited perception and creative music making: Children’s philosophical dialogue in the classroom, Atlanta, GA

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  • Professor of Chemistry | Department of Chemistry | waldowda@plu.edu | 253-535-7533 | Application of Ring Opening Metathesis Polymermization to Polymer Battery Electrolytes and other membranes Use of macro and microphase separation techniques in energy related materials Statics and kinetics of phase separation in multi-component polymer blends both in bulk and as thin films Physical characterization technique include: light scattering optical and atomic force microscopy neutron scattering Monte Carlo techniques Use of metathesis, anionic, and controlled radical synthetic techniques to produce new materials for macro and microphase separation applications Polymer/structure relationships studied via spin-lattice relaxation measurements of local segmental dynamics in polymers Promoting the teaching and learning of research in an undergraduate setting via incorporation of research activities in traditional courses development of Internet resources for undergraduate research an active and externally funded local undergraduate research program Incorporation of information technology in lecture and laboratory settings .

    Battery Electrolytes and other membranes Use of macro and microphase separation techniques in energy related materials Statics and kinetics of phase separation in multi-component polymer blends both in bulk and as thin films Physical characterization technique include: light scattering optical and atomic force microscopy neutron scattering Monte Carlo techniques Use of metathesis, anionic, and controlled radical synthetic techniques to produce new materials for macro and microphase separation

  • Clinical Instructor of Nursing | School of Nursing | athompson@plu.edu | Alicia grew up in the state of Maine and moved to Tacoma to attend Pacific Lutheran University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Social Work.

    Alicia Thompson, MSN, RN, CNL Clinical Instructor of Nursing Email: athompson@plu.edu Professional Biography Education MSN, Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University Bachelors, Social Work, Pacific Lutheran University Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Cardiology, Critical Care, Corrections Currently teaching NURS401 Care of Complex Conditions Biography Alicia grew up in the state of Maine and moved to Tacoma to attend Pacific Lutheran University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Alicia then

  • Assistant Professor of Social Work | Department of Social Work | zaman@plu.edu | 253-535-7507 | Hazel Ali Zaman received her PhD in Social Work and Social Research, Graduate Certificate in Gender, Race, and Nations, MEd in Elementary Education, and BS in Child and Family Studies at Portland State University.

    ., Zaman, H. (2024). Professor Drag. Queering Professionalism: Problems, Potentials, and Possibilities in Neoliberal Times. University of Toronto Press. Zaman, H. (2023). Furry acts as non/human drag: A case study exploring queer of colour liveability through the fursona. Queer Studies in Media & Popular Culture, Special Issue: ‘Posthuman Drag’, 8:1, pp. 99–114 Mountz, S., Harrell, S., Zaman, H. (2023). Teaching beyond trans-competency: Exploring trans-affirming pedagogy through applied case studies

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  • Nonfiction | MFA in Creative Writing - Low Residency | Sherry Simpson is the author of Dominion of Bears: Living with Wildlife in Alaska, which received the 2015 John Burroughs Medal for a distinguished book of nature writing, and two collections of essays, The Accidental Explorer: Wayfinding in Alaska and The Way Winter Comes, which won the inaugural Chinook Literary Prize.

    Sherry Simpson Nonfiction Website: http://www.sherrysimpson.net/ Biography Biography Sherry Simpson is the author of Dominion of Bears: Living with Wildlife in Alaska, which received the 2015 John Burroughs Medal for a distinguished book of nature writing, and two collections of essays, The Accidental Explorer: Wayfinding in Alaska and The Way Winter Comes, which won the inaugural Chinook Literary Prize. She has also written four travel books, most recently Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska

  • Assistant Professor of Social Work | Department of Social Work | depps@plu.edu | 253-535-7512 | I received a dual BA in Social Work and Psychology and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Washington, Tacoma.

    , K. "Mitigating the Violence of Mass Immigration Detention Through Community-Based Case Management" Advances in Social Work Vol 23 No. 2 (2023) Epps, D. & Furman, R., "The 'Alien Other': A Culture of Dehumanizing Immigrants in the United States" Social Work & Society, Vol 14 (2016) Furman, R., Ackerman, A., Sanchez, M. & Epps, D., "Immigration Detention Centers: Implications for Social Work" Smith College Studes in Social Work (2015) Furman, R., Ackerman, A., Negi, N., Jones, S., Loya, M., Epps

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  • Associate Dean for Academic Affairs | School of Business | reedjj@plu.edu | 253-535-7252 | Originally from California, Juanita graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a Bachelor’s Degree in World Arts and Cultures and earned her Master’s in Education (M.Ed.) from the University of Washington Seattle in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies.

    Juanita Reed, M.Ed. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Phone: 253-535-7252 Email: reedjj@plu.edu Biography Biography Originally from California, Juanita graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a Bachelor’s Degree in World Arts and Cultures and earned her Master’s in Education (M.Ed.) from the University of Washington Seattle in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. She has been working in higher education administration since 1996 and employs a student-centered

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  • Associate Dean for Academic Affairs | Master of Business Administration | reedjj@plu.edu | 253-535-7252 | Originally from California, Juanita graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a Bachelor’s Degree in World Arts and Cultures and earned her Master’s in Education (M.Ed.) from the University of Washington Seattle in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies.

    Juanita Reed, M.Ed. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Phone: 253-535-7252 Email: reedjj@plu.edu Biography Biography Originally from California, Juanita graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a Bachelor’s Degree in World Arts and Cultures and earned her Master’s in Education (M.Ed.) from the University of Washington Seattle in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. She has been working in higher education administration since 1996 and employs a student-centered

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  • Clinical Instructor of Nursing | School of Nursing | barberal@plu.edu | I am a proud PLU alum twice over! In 2017 I graduated with my Bachelors in Kinesiology and continued on into the ELMSN program shortly after.

    Anela Barber, MSN, RN Clinical Instructor of Nursing Email: barberal@plu.edu Professional Biography Education Bachelors , Kinesiology, Pacific Lutheran University, 2017 MSN, Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University, 2019 Biography I am a proud PLU alum twice over! In 2017 I graduated with my Bachelors in Kinesiology and continued on into the ELMSN program shortly after. I obtained my nursing license in 2018 and graduated with my MSN with high honors in 2019. I enjoy using my background knowledge of

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