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Sara Christensen Associate Director Phone: 253-535-7461 Email: christsm@plu.edu Professional Education Master of Education, Leadership in Higher Education , University of Washington , 2018 Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Pacific Lutheran University, 2017 Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Pacific Lutheran University, 2017

Sara Christensen Director of Financial Aid Operations Phone: 253-535-7461 Email: christsm@plu.edu Professional Education Master of Education, Leadership in Higher Education , University of Washington , 2018 Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Pacific Lutheran University, 2017 Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Pacific Lutheran University, 2017

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

Philosophy of Mathematics Selected Presentations Washington College Mathematics Conference (WAMATYC), Continuity and Context in Statistics, Yakima, WA (2018) Mathematical Association of America (MAA) , Embedding Regular Polygons in the Integer Lattice,, Regional Meeting Accolades Nominated 2022 Distinguished Teaching Award, University of Washington, Tacoma Bremer Exceptional Faculty Award, 1999, Olympic College Exceptional Faculty Award nomination, 1993, Green River Community College

Nana Jackson, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Phone: 253-535-7259 Email: jacksodn@plu.edu Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Biography Education Doctor of Philosophy, Business Administration – Organizational Leadership, National University, San Diego, CA, 2024 Master of Business Administration, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA, 2018 Master of Arts, Human Resource Development, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX, 2011 Bachelor of Arts, English Linguistics, Ahmadu Bello

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.

. Lorena’s educational philosophy centers on providing support and encouragement to her students as they embark on their journeys to become exceptional nurses.

International Development International Relations IPE Neoliberalism Urban Studies Identity Ethnic Conflict Citizenship West Africa South Asia Biography Dr. Shah joined the Department of Political Science at PLU in 2012, and Global Studies and Anthropology in 2014.  She teaches classes focused on Global Development, International Relations, Africa, South Asia, and Urban Studies.  Dr. Shah conducts research in Nigeria and India, where she examines the effects of neoliberal urban development policies on

Marit Trelstad Professor of Constructive and Lutheran Theologies Phone: 253-535-7232 Email: marit.trelstad@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 220-C Professional Biography Video Additional Titles/Roles Endowed Chair of Lutheran Studies Director for Vocational Reflection Education Ph.D., Philosophy of Religion and Theology, Claremont Graduate University, 2000 M.A., Systematic Theology, Luther Northwestern Seminary, 1994 B.A., Religion and English, St. Olaf College, 1989

Brooke Phipps Assistant Professor of Communication, Film & Media Studies Phone: 253-535-7573 Email: bphipps@plu.edu Office Location:Ingram Hall - Room 135 Professional Biography Personal Additional Titles/Roles Director, Center for Media Studies Faculty Advisor for MediaLab Education Ph.D., Rhetoric and Political Culture, University of Maryland, 2024 M.A., Communication Studies, Colorado State University, 2019 B.A., Communication Studies, Wheaton College (IL) Areas of Emphasis or Expertise