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Andy Foltz Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Operations Phone: 253-535-8799 Email: foltzae@plu.edu

Kevin J. O’Brien Professor of Christian and Environmental Ethics he/him Phone: 253-535-7239 Email: obrien@plu.edu Office Location: Xavier Hall - 254 Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Ethics and Society, Emory University, 2006 M.A., Theology, Union Theological Seminary, NY, 2001 B.A., Religion, Earlham College, Richmond, IN, 1999 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Christian Social Ethics Environmental Ethics Books Environmental Ethics and Uncertainty: Wrestling

band and K-12 music) and Central Washington University in 2016 with a Master’s of Music in wind band conducting, where he studied with Lewis Norfleet and Mark Lane. Professor Vegh also teaches at Steilacoom High School. At SHS, he directs Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, and has taught AP Music Theory. His concert bands consistently receive Superior ratings at festivals, while percussion ensemble frequently performs at the WIAA/WMEA State Ensemble Contest, and has

University, Zaria, Nigeria, 2008 Research Projects Ph.D DISSERTATION Remote Working Human Resources Professionals: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study of Engagement Experiences. Biography During her professional journey, Nana served in the US Army at Madigan Army Medical Center, and spent many years in HR, applying her extensive background to enhance organizational dynamics and leadership. She holds a PhD in Business Administration with a specialization in Organizational Leadership, as well as a

Dr. Karen McConnell, C.H.E.S. Associate Vice President and Chief Institutional Effectiveness Officer Phone: 253-535-7169 Email: mcconnke@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 121 Professional Additional Titles/Roles Professor of Kinesiology Education Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction in Exercise and Wellness, Arizona State University M.A., Exercise Science, University of the Pacific B.A., Sports Medicine, University of the Pacific Certified Health Education Specialist

Austin Beiermann Director for Accessibility and Wellbeing Resources He/Him Phone: 253-535-7073 Email: Beiermad@plu.edu Professional Education M.S., Marketing Analytics, Pacific Lutheran University , 2021 B.A., Economics, Political Science, Pacific Lutheran University, 2018

Laura Fitzwater Gonzales Assistant Professor of Sociology she/her/hers Phone: 253-535-7594 Email: fitzwalb@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 248 Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Education Ph.D., Sociology, North Carolina State University, 2017 M.S., Sociology, North Carolina State University, 2010 B.A., Sociology, Seattle Pacific University, 2005 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Family Gender Qualitative Research Methods Social Inequality Teaching and Learning

Preston Lowe Visiting Instructor of Sociology Phone: 253-535-7839 Email: plowe@plu.edu Office Locati

Tom Falskow, CGMA, CPA Visiting Instructor Phone: 253-535-7083 Email: falskotn@plu.edu Biography Biography Tom Falskow brings over 30 years of finance and accounting experience to the PLU School of Business.  Having started his career in public accounting, he audited clients across the world, first in Seattle, then travelling to Zurich, Switzerland, Oslo, Norway and finally to Anchorage, Alaska.  He served clients in a variety of industries with a major focus on manufacturing and energy. He is

., Mathematics, Carnegie Mellon University, 2004 M.S., Mathematics, Carnegie Mellon University, 2000 Undergraduate, Theoretical Mathematics, University of Belgrade, 1997 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Logic Mathematics Education Math and Social Justice Books Reflecting the World: A Guide to Incorporating Equity in Mathematics Teacher Education co-authored with Mathew D. Felton-Koestler and José María Menéndez ( Information Age Publishing, Inc. 2017) : View Book Selected Presentations Weiland, T., & Simic