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in Graphic Communications and came to PLU with 10 years experience in Graphic Design. She meandered her way to the Pacific Northwest from Montana and Spokane, and really loves living and playing here. Interests Golf Gardening Dogs Camping

books of poems by Mexican-Zapotec poet Irma Pineda, with whom she shared the 2022 John Frederick Nims Prize for Translation from the Poetry Foundation: In the Belly of Night and Other Poems (Pluralia/Eulalia, 2022) and Nostalgia Doesn’t Flow Away Like Riverwater (Deep Vellum, 2024). Her co-translation of How to be a Good Savage and Other Poems (Milkweed, 2024), by Zoque poet Mikeas Sánchez, was called “a significant work in more ways than one” by the New York Times. Wendy has received grants and

Boyd Cowan, ARNP, PMHNP-BC Lecturer Email: bcowan@plu.edu Biography Biography Boyd moved to the Pacific Northwest from New Mexico in 2003 and began his educational Journey that led to him completing his degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from Seattle University in 2015.  Boyd also has a master’s degree in Existential Phenomenological Psychology from Seattle University. Early in his nursing career Boyd worked with chronically and acutely mentally ill patients in psychiatric inpatient

a long career as a music educator in public school and collegiate settings. At PLU, he currently directs the Wind Ensemble and the University Concert Band and he teaches coursework in the music education curriculum, including: Band Repertoire and Rehearsal, Woodwind Labs I/II, Percussion Lab, Music and Culture, PLUS 100: Transitions to PLU, and he assists with the supervision of student teachers. Dr. Gerhardstein earned a Ph.D. in music education from Temple University where he studied with

Shelly Myers Lecturer - Oboe she/her Phone: 253-535-7602 Email: myerssd@plu.edu Biography Biography Shelly Myers currently serves as Lecturer of oboe at Pacific Lutheran University and holds the second oboe position in the Olympia Symphony Orchestra. She earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Lethbridge, and a Master of Music degree from the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music, where she also pursued doctoral studies. Prior to moving to Seattle, she served

Development Workshops Committee, February-June, 2008 Diversity Advocate Award from the PLU Diversity Center, May, 2005 Outstanding Service Award from the PLU Volunteer Center, April, 2005 Biography Daniel Heath, also known as “Deej,” earned a B.A. in mathematics at St. Olaf College, where he was one of the first few math majors to study in the Budapest Semesters in Mathematics program. He went on to earn an M.A. and Ph.D. in mathematics at the University of California at Davis, and continued to

James Innocent, MA, LMHCA Assistant Director for Outreach, Counselor he/him Phone: 253-535-7206 Email: innocent@plu.edu Office Location: Anderson University Center - Suite 300 Professional Biography Education Master of Arts, Psychology, Seattle University, 2023 Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, Fordham University, 2012 Biography James Innocent joins us from Seattle University’s humanistic-centered M.A. program in clinical psychology.  Prior to being an intern and graduate student, James worked in

gastroenterology nurse practitioner specializing in pancreaticobiliary disorders, and now serve as a leader in Clinical Operations. Throughout my career I have cultivated a passion for teaching my nursing peers how to provide compassionate care for emergent patient needs. I hope to provide an enriching and rewarding clinical experience for all of my PLU students.

James Innocent, MA, LMHCA Assistant Director for Outreach, Counselor he/him Phone: 253-535-7206 Email: innocent@plu.edu Office Location:Anderson University Center - Room 300 Professional Biography Education Master of Arts, Psychology, Seattle University, 2023 Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, Fordham University, 2012 Biography James Innocent joins us from Seattle University’s humanistic-centered M.A. program in clinical psychology.  Prior to being an intern and graduate student, James worked in the

the Puyallup Valley, Rebecca joined the PLU family in 2007.  From seismic renovations to large divisional events, Rebecca loves logistics and planning. If you can catch her in her office, you might be able to guess her mood by her daily choice of Spotify playlist.  Rebecca is a Pacific Northwest native who loves pickle ball and gardening.