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youth. At PLU, as director of strategic initiatives, she works to increase collaboration and accountability, facilitate strategic thinking, and develop management systems and procedures for University Relations initiatives and related University priorities.  MacKenzie earned a Bachelor of Arts from Elon University and holds professional certifications in nonprofit management from Duke University and Georgetown University.

Ara Gibson Mental Health Counseling Intern she/her Phone: 253-535-7206 Email: agibson@plu.edu Office Location: Anderson University Center - 300 Professional Biography Education Master of Arts, Psychology, Seattle University, in process Bachelor of Science, Public Relations, University of Florida, 2004 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Trauma-Informed Yoga Training - Yoga Behind Bars, Conferred 2020 Trauma-Informed Yoga Training - Off the Mat. Into the world, Conferred 2018 Advanced E-RYT - 8 Limbs

departments at Brown University, Adams State University, and Endicott College. He additionally has corporate experience at the Nike World Headquarters working in their golf and SPARQ divisions in customer relations and events. With a passion for student development, Thompson has used his Nike experience to creatively market and unite the campus community through recreational programming and events. Thompson earned a bachelor of science degree in sports management from Endicott College in 2007 and was a

Professor at Pacific Lutheran University teaching Sales & Sales Management and Business Writing; Adjunct Professor at Highline Community College teaching Professional Selling, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Human/Labor Relations, Principles of Management & Supervision and Business Ethics & Sustainability. Cosette holds a Master of Science in Economics and a Bachelor of Science in Economics, both from the University of Idaho. In her leisure time, she loves hiking, snowshoeing, kayaking, running

Krisztina Nagy Chair, Department of Economics Phone: 253-535-7085 Email: nagyka@plu.edu Office Location: Xavier Hall - 107 Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Associate Professor of Economics Education Ph.D., Economics, University of Washington, 2011 M.A., Economics, University of Washington, 2003 M.S., International Economics, Suffolk University, 2000 B.A., International Economics, West University of Timisoara, Romania, 1998 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Research Interests

Thesis of the Year, ACU 2019 Professional Memberships/Organizations American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) National Counsel on Family Relations (NCFR) Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (TAMFT) Biography Dr. Alexus Hamilton (she/her) is a systemic mental health therapist who primarily works with Black individuals, couples, and families struggling with stressors related to systemic racism, discrimination, and oppression. She graduated with her doctoral degree in

Change, Technology Analysis and Strategic Management, Internet Research, International Journal of Services Technology and Management, Competitiveness Review, Journal of International Technology and Information Management, and the International Journal of Technology Transfer and Commercialization. Dr. Lee is a member of the editorial board of the Technological Forecasting and Social Change (Elsevier), International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management (World Scientific Publishing), Journal

Change, Technology Analysis and Strategic Management, Internet Research, International Journal of Services Technology and Management, Competitiveness Review, Journal of International Technology and Information Management, and the International Journal of Technology Transfer and Commercialization. Dr. Lee is a member of the editorial board of the Technological Forecasting and Social Change (Elsevier), International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management (World Scientific Publishing), Journal

Ethiopia before completing his Ph.D. in Curriculum Leadership at the University of Denver. He has been teaching at PLU since 1998. He teaches sociology of education and multicultural education. His academic interests include international education, cultural globalization, and education reform. He writes curriculum activities for secondary social studies teachers, as well as reviews, essays, and commentaries about social studies education, international education, and education reform. In addition to

Quantas Ginn Resident Assistant Professor he/him Phone: 253-535-7599 Email: ginnq@plu.edu Office Location:Garfield Station - Room 114 Professional Biography Education M.S., Marriage and Family Therapy, Seattle Pacific University, 2020 M.B.A, International Business, University of North Florida, 2005 CERT, International Business, Universite de Provence, Aix-en-Provence, 2003 M.S., Intercultural Communication, Fachhochschule Köln, 2002 B.S., Marketing, University of North Florida, 2001 Areas of