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Lindsey Nelson Clinical Instructor of Nursing Email: nelsonla@plu.edu Professional Biography Education Bachelors , Psychology, Washington State University , 2009 Masters, Nursing , Pacific Lutheran University, 2019 Biography I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Washington State in 2009. I graduated from PLU’s Entry Level of Master’s of Science of Nursing in 2019. Upon graduation I accepted a residency in a Cardiac ICU. After a few years in the ICU, I transitioned to an

Emre Ulusoy, Ph.D. Associate Professor Phone: 253-535-7256 Email: emre.ulusoy@plu.edu Biography Biography Dr. Emre Ulusoy is an Associate Professor of Marketing at Pacific Lutheran University in Washington, USA. He joined PLU in 2022. He earned his PhD in Marketing from the University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley in 2013. Prior to joining PLU, he worked as an Assistant Professor for five years and as an Associate Professor for four years at Youngstown State University. Dr. Emre Ulusoy has

Tiffany M. Artime Chair of Psychology Email: artimetm@plu.edu Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Associate Professor of Psychology Education Ph.D. with a Specialization in Trauma Studies, Clinical Psychology, University of Missouri-St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO, 2013 M.A., Clinical Psychology, University of Missouri-St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO, 2010 B.A. with Honors, Psychology, Seattle Pacific University, 2005 Selected Publications Artime, T.M. & Buchholz

Stephen Corey Editor in Residence, Poetry Biography Biography Stephen Corey is the author of four full-length collections of poetry, the latest being There Is No Finished World (White Pine Press, 2003), and six chapbooks.  His poems, essays, reviews, and articles have appeared in dozens of periodicals and anthologies, among them The American Poetry Review, The Southern Review, Shenandoah, The Kenyon Review, Yellow Silk, The Pushcart Prize: Best of the Small Presses, and The ‘Poetry’ Anthology

April Ayers Lawson Fiction Biography Biography April Ayers Lawson is the author of Virgin and Other Stories, which was named a Best Book of the Year by The Irish Times and Vice, and a Best Foreign Book of the Year by Spain’s Qué Leer Magazine.  Virgin and Other Stories has been (or will be) translated into German, Spanish, Norwegian, and Italian.  She has received The Plimpton Prize for Fiction, as well as a writing fellowship from The Corporation of Yaddo.   Her fiction has appeared in The

is best known for his research in Egypt including excavations in the Valley of the Kings. He has led many expeditions and is the author of nine books and numerous scientific and popular articles on archaeological subjects. For several years, Ryan worked closely with world-renowned Norwegian explorer, archaeologist and writer, the late Thor Heyerdahl, whose open-minded approach to the topic of early human use of the ocean was a hallmark of his remarkable research. Ryan is also a Research Associate

Marlette Buchanan Lecturer Phone: 253-535-7602 Email: buchanml@plu.edu Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Professional Biography Education M.M., Boston University B.A., Fisk University Responsibilities Applied Voice Lessons Biography Marlette Buchanan is an accomplished performer of opera, musical theatre, and other genres of music. She has received rave reviews from the Seattle Times, stating, “You know you’re in for something special here in Seattle from the moment Marlette

Wendy Gardiner Associate Professor She/Her Phone: 253-535-8342 Email: gardinwl@plu.edu Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Jolita Hylland Benson Chair in Elementary Education Education Ed.D, Curriculum and Instruction, National Louis University M.Ed, Curriculum and Instruction, National Louis University B.S., Elementary Education, Ohio State University Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Equity Literacy Teacher Education Diversity Responsive Children's Literature Mentoring and New Teacher

Ren Winnett, DSW, LICSW Assistant Professor of Social Work he/him/his Phone: 253-535-7144 Email: rwinnett@plu.edu Office Location: Xavier Hall - 114 Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm (On Campus) Wed: 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Biography Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Health Care Health Care and Homelessness Mental Health in Adult Populations Substance Use in Adult Populations Health Care Social Work From A Global Perspective Selected

Biography Dr. David Ward became Dean of the College of Health Professions in 2022 and is a Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). He arrived at PLU in 2005 and became Chair of the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy in 2009. In addition to these roles, he has served in various leadership positions at PLU (including Budget Advisory Committee and Faculty Affairs Committee) and as a volunteer within the field of MFT and the community. Dr. Ward continues to actively practice as a marriage and