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worked in the nonprofit sector building relationships with community members and organizations. Her main responsibilities included raising philanthropic support for health and education resources – including scholarships for PLU students! Alicia returned to PLU to earn a Master’s degree in Nursing. As a registered nurse Alicia has experience working in cardiology, critical care, and corrections.

Carrie Ann Matyac, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC Assistant Professor of Nursing Phone: 253-535-7694 Email: matyacca@plu.edu Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles FNP Lead Faculty Biography Dr. Matyac is a Family Nurse Practitioner and the Lead of the FNP Program at PLU SoN.  She practiced primarily in rural and community health (FQHC) settings throughout her 15-year career as a primary care provider.  Transitioning to a full-time academic focus, her goal is to impart the skill set and intricacies

Kimberly Diaz, MSN, ARNP, FNP Clinical Instructor of Nursing Email: kdiaz@plu.edu Professional Biography Education BSN, Nursing, Northern Arizona University MSN_FNP, Nursing , Pacific Lutheran University Biography I earned my BSN at Northern Arizona University and my Masters in Nursing at PLU as a Family Nurse Practitioner. My background in bedside nursing is Critical care and open heart recovery. As a Family Nurse Practitioner in Primary care my passion was health promotion and disease

Cynthia Wolfer, RN, MSN, CNEcl Clinical Instructor of Nursing Phone: 253-535-8559 Email: wolfercb@plu.edu Office Location: Ramstad Hall - 328 Professional Biography Education M.S.N., University of North Carolina, 1987 B.S.N., Russell Sage College Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Adult Health Biography For over thirty five years I have been a Registered Nurse and I have had a variety of nursing jobs caring for Adult Medical-Surgical patients. What I love about being a nurse is that there are so

James Fulkerson EHS Manager Phone: 253-535-7233 Email: james.fulkerson@plu.edu

Pathophysiology, Clinical procedures for the Family Nurse Practitioner, Leadership and Organizational management, Policy and Politics in Healthcare, Clinical faculty for the FNP I FNP II and FNP III courses.  Chair, Doctor of Nursing Practice projects. Scholarly interest Wilderness and austere healthcare.  Alternative and complementary healthcare practices. Traditional Chinese Medicine practices, specifically Acupuncture.  Correctional Health Care. Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN). Wilderness

, skills lab teaching Biography Dr. Woo is a dedicated nurse educator and family nurse practitioner with a profound commitment to patient education and health promotion. Early in her career, she discovered a passion for empowering patients through education, leading her to pursue a role as an FNP in primary care, where she could provide guidance and support to her patients. While working at Shoreline Community College, Dr. Woo found great joy in mentoring and inspiring future nurses. Her clinical

Tara West, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC Clinical Instructor of Nursing Phone: 253-535-7344 Email: twest@plu.edu Professional Biography Education MSN, Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, Murray State University, 2008 BSN, Nursing, Medical College of Georgia, Agusta, 2002 Biography I began my nursing career as an active duty army nurse working in Med/Surg. I gained experience also working in ER, ICU, and Deployment Health/Preventive Medicine. Following leaving active duty in 2007, I returned to school to

Erin Hohman, ARNP Associate Director for Clinical Operations / Nurse Practitioner she/her Phone: 253-535-7337 Email: hohmane@plu.edu Office Location: Health Center Professional Personal Education Post-Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, University of Cincinnati Master of Science, Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University, 2009 Bachelor of Arts, Spanish, Western Washington University, 2005 Professional Memberships/Organizations American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Logan Denen MSW Fellow, Health Navigator he/him Email: logan.denen@plu.edu Office Location: Dean of Students Office - - corner of 121st St. S and Park Ave. S Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (On Campus) Tue: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (On Campus) Thu: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (On Campus) Fri: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Professional Biography Personal Education B.S., Psychology, Pacific Luthern University, 2024 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Psychology: Sport and Exercise Psychology, Dance, Religion