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James E. Brink Professor Emeritus of Computer Science and Computer Engineering Email: brinkje@plu.edu Website: https://community.plu.edu/~brinkje/ Professional Education Ph.D., Iowa State University, 1970 M.S., Iowa State University, 1967 A.B., Hope College, 1965

Richard Spillman Professor Emeritus of Computer Science and Computer Engineering Email: spillmrj@plu.edu Professional Education Ph.D., Utah State University, 1978 M.A., University of Utah, 1975 B.A., Western Washington University, 1971 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Computer Hardware Artificial Intelligence Computer Security

Sara Christensen Director of Financial Aid Operations Phone: 253-535-7461 Email: christsm@plu.edu Professional Education Master of Education, Leadership in Higher Education , University of Washington , 2018 Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Pacific Lutheran University, 2017 Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Pacific Lutheran University, 2017

David Ward Dean of Health Professions Phone: 253-535-8284 Email: warddb@plu.edu Office Location: Garfield Station - 106 Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy Education Ph.D., Marriage and Family Therapy, Texas Tech University, 2006 M.S., Marriage and Family Therapy, Virginia Tech, Falls Church, 2002 B.S., Family Science, Brigham Young University, 1999 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise The Power of Hope to Affect Change Clinical Training and

Laura Silcox Associate Director of Human Resources Phone: 253-535-8325 Email: fuhrmala@plu.edu Professional Responsibilities Faculty hiring process Staff position announcements, advertising, and recruitment Visa sponsorship Job descriptions Staff leaves of absence Faculty medical leaves Training coordination Worker compensation claims Safety Committee HR website

Man Le, NP-C Clinical Instructor of Nursing Professional Biography Education MSN, Nursing , Eastern Michigan University , 2021 Post Bachelors, Speech-Language Pathology, 2018 RN, Nursing , 2012 Selected Publications Biography I grew up with a severe stutter. Communication has always been challenging but required as a nurse, so nursing was never a career in mind. I started my nursing career because that was my sister’s career choice at the time. The nursing journey was arduous, but I was

Talia Reed, RNC, BSN, MSN Clinical Instructor of Nursing Email: reedtr@plu.edu Professional Biography Education MSN, Nursing, Western Governors University BSN, Nursing , Pacific Lutheran University Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Obstetrics Biography I am a PLU alum. I love the outdoors, hiking, camping, snow shoeing. I have four lovely teenage children who keep me busy when I am not teaching. I love the culture and students here at PLU and having the opportunity to bring up the next generation

Amanda Bieber-Mayberry, MSW, LICSW Visiting Lecturer of Social Work Phone: 253-535-7836 Email: bieberae@plu.edu Office Location: Xavier Hall - 146

Connie Ladenburg, MSW Visiting Lecturer of Social Work Phone: 253-535-7296 Email: connie.ladenburg@plu.edu Office Location: Xavier Hall - 146

Jennifer Parsons, MSW Visiting Lecturer of Social Work she/her/hers Phone: 253-535-8727 Email: jparsons@plu.edu Office Location: Xavier Hall - 105 Office Hours: (On Campus) Thu: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm