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Dr. Nicky Martin Associate Professor of Kinesiology Phone: 253-535-7372 Email: martin@plu.edu Office Location:Olson Auditorium Professional Education Ph.D., Temple University M.Ed., Temple University B.S., Pacific Lutheran University Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Sport and Exercise Psychology Selected Publications Martin, N. (2023). Parent-teacher collaboration is needed to enhance preschooler’s physical Activity: What do we do now? Early Childhood Education Journal. Martin, N., & Hultman, R

Evelia Guizar, MA, LMHCA Mental Health Counselor she/her Phone: 253-535-7206 Email: guizare@plu.edu Office Location: Anderson University Center - 300 Professional Biography Why PLU? Personal Education Doctor of Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Northwest University, Kirkland, in process Master, Counseling Psychology, Northwest University, Kirkland, 2022 Bachelor, Business Administration, DeVry University, Federal Way, 2005 Responsibilities Provide counseling services to students seeking mental

Olivia Holberg Human Resources Specialist Phone: 253-535-7268 Email: olivia.holberg@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 110 Professional Education MS, Applied Psychology, University of Southern California BA, Psychology, University of Washington Responsibilities Staff position announcements, advertising, and recruitment Onboarding for new staff Faculty part-time teaching agreements Service agreements and temporary staff Personal and Professional Development Opportunities

Didi Riego de Dios PM Retail Operations Manager Phone: 253-535-7472 Email: riegoddm@plu.edu Professional Biography Education Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Biography Didi is the multi-tasking Line Cook here in the PLU kitchen — she helps Crave run smoothly for Breakfast & Lunch and keeps lunchtime Aglio churning out the goodness. She grew up in her family’s restaurant business in the Philippines and she has a BS in Psychology. Didi has two sons & a grandson whom she adores. In her free time

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

Sarah Seder Resident Assistant Professor of Dance she/her Phone: 253-535-7359 Email: sseder@plu.edu Office Location:Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts - Room 129 Status:Part-time Professional Biography Education M.F.A., Dance, Smith College B.A., Dance, Psychology, Bard College Biography Sarah Seder is the Resident Assistant Professor of Dance at PLU. Previously, she taught dance at Smith College (MA), Mount Holyoke College (MA). She co-founded and co-directed Seattle-based

and enjoyed traveling throughout the continent of Asia. She is married and has two beautiful children. In 2019, she wrote and illustrated her first published Children’s Picture book, When Your Cookie Crumbles. While her background is in Literature, her true love language is in Psychology and Behavioral Health. In her free time, she enjoys practicing various forms of Yoga, as well as reading about philosophy, psychology, and re-watching classic comedies such as Seinfeld.

.  I like to camp, travel with my husband of 28+ years, read, work in my yard and garden, walk my dog Lucy, and exercise.  I love spending time with my daughter (who is in the Education department at Central University), my son (who graduated from PLU with a Psychology major), my new daughter-in-law (who graduated from Western University, also with a Psychology major), as well as my extended family – who all live in this area. Professional 2003 to present: PLU Student Health Center Family Practice

Sharon Young Contingent Faculty of Marriage and Family Therapy she/her Phone: Email: youngsy@plu.edu Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Marriage and Family Systems, North Central University, 2016 M.S., Theological Studies, Faith Theological Seminary, 2004 M.S., Counseling Psychology, CA State University San Bernardino, 1986 B.A, Psychology, University of Massachusetts, 1979 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Marriage and Family Therapy Integration of Spiritual Beliefs Clinical Training and

Rachel Steinberg Mental Health Counseling Intern she/they Phone: 253-535-7206 Email: rachel.steinberg@plu.edu Office Location: Anderson University Center - 300 Professional Biography Education Master of Arts, Psychology, Seattle University, in process Bachelor of Music, Classical Voice Performance, Boston University, 2016 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Program Assistant, Tavon Learning Center, 2022- 2023 Residential Manager and Caretaker, L'Arche Noah Sealth, 2021- 2022 Developmental Specialist