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  • Community Director for Campus Life Operations | Residential Life | nelsonsl@plu.edu | 253-535-8449 | Sarah graduated from PLU with degrees in Music and Psychology.

    Process and Opening/Closing Procedures Oversee and organize Extended Stay Housing & Early Arrival Housing during summer Update and maintain department websites Student Life Responsibilities Participate in the all-residence hall on-call duty rotation with all Community Directors Lower AUC Emergency Building Coordinator PLU Safety Committee  PLUS 100 Instructor Biography Sarah graduated from PLU with degrees in Music and Psychology. While in undergrad, Sarah was a student employee with the offices for

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  • Professor of Psychology | Department of Psychology | hansvick@plu.edu | Academic Liaison on the board of Peace and Justice Studies, as well as teaching Peace Psychology. Faculty Director for joint PLU/Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce Leadership program. Passion for teaching statistics/research methods, where I approach the classroom as a dynamic social environment and continually strive to create a positive, active learning environment for my students. Current research interests: (1) Cognitive complexity and openness to experience in relation to the liberal arts experience; (2) teaching and learning styles in relation to the challenges of teaching Millennials; and (3) changes in perceptions of cities over time. .

    Christine L. Hansvick Professor of Psychology Email: hansvick@plu.edu Status:Emeritus Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Social Psychology, University of Windsor (Canada), 1977 M.A., Psychology, University of Windsor, 1975 B.Sc., Business Administration, Southwestern Minnesota State University, 1971 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Statistics and Advanced Research Methods Consumer Psychology Industrial/Organizational Psychology Psychology of Peace Accolades Alumni Achievement Award

  • Associate Vice President and Chief Institutional Effectiveness Officer | Institutional Effectiveness | mcconnke@plu.edu | 253-535-7169

    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

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  • Clinical Instructor of Nursing | School of Nursing | nelsonla@plu.edu | I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Washington State in 2009.

    Lindsey Nelson Clinical Instructor of Nursing Email: nelsonla@plu.edu Professional Biography Education Bachelors , Psychology, Washington State University , 2009 Masters, Nursing , Pacific Lutheran University, 2019 Biography I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Washington State in 2009. I graduated from PLU’s Entry Level of Master’s of Science of Nursing in 2019. Upon graduation I accepted a residency in a Cardiac ICU. After a few years in the ICU, I transitioned to an

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  • Mental Health Counseling Intern | Counseling Services | agibson@plu.edu | 253-535-7206 | Ara Gibson is currently enrolled in Seattle University’s Master of Arts in Psychology program.

    Yoga Centers, Conferred 2017 Yoga Therapy for Anxiety and Depression - American Viniyoga Institute, Conferred 2016 Certified Pre/postnatal Yoga Teacher - 8 Limbs Yoga Centers, Conferred 2015 Register Yoga Teacher (RYT) - 8 Limbs Yoga Centers, Conferred 2009 Biography Ara Gibson is currently enrolled in Seattle University’s Master of Arts in Psychology program. With a background in yoga, mindfulness, and meditation, she has 16 years of experience supporting clients through mind-body and meditative

  • Assistant Professor of Social Work | Department of Social Work | depps@plu.edu | 253-535-7512 | I received a dual BA in Social Work and Psychology and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Washington, Tacoma.

    Teaching Effectiveness Award, University of California, Berkeley (2021) Biography I received a dual BA in Social Work and Psychology and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Washington, Tacoma. I then spent several years in the Bay Area earning my PhD in Social Work from the University of California, Berkeley, before returning to the Puget Sound. As a Tacoma native, the PNW is a part of me. I am in this role because I have a deep appreciation for the field of social work and the

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  • Mental Health Counselor | Counseling Services | guizare@plu.edu | 253-535-7206 | My name is Evelia Guizar; I am a 4th-year student in the Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD) program at Northwest University in Kirkland, WA. My passion for psychological well-being started early in my teenage years as I navigated the complexity of integrating my cultural identity as a first-generation immigrant.  Before becoming a graduate student, I worked in the field of Logistics, focusing on person-to-person interactions and professional relationships. I believe in a holistic approach to therapy to understand the whole person and how life experiences, environments, and situations impact a person’s well-being.  I embrace and respect diversity in cultural values, which make each client unique in their perspectives and experiences.  I believe that we all experience moments in our lives where a therapeutic relationship helps promote healing and emotional strength as we navigate challenges in our daily life. .

    in Psychology (PsyD) program at Northwest University in Kirkland, WA. My passion for psychological well-being started early in my teenage years as I navigated the complexity of integrating my cultural identity as a first-generation immigrant.  Before becoming a graduate student, I worked in the field of Logistics, focusing on person-to-person interactions and professional relationships. I believe in a holistic approach to therapy to understand the whole person and how life experiences

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  • Assistant to the Dean | College of Health Professions | howardrm@plu.edu | 253-535-7659 | Rachel Howard is the Senior Administrative Assistant for the College of Health Professions and the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy.

    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.

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  • PM Retail Operations Manager | Campus Restaurants - Dining at PLU | riegoddm@plu.edu | 253-535-7472 | 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.

    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

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  • Human Resources Specialist | Department of Human Resources | olivia.holberg@plu.edu | 253-535-7268

    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

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