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Rowena Hammill Lecturer - Cello Phone: 253-535-7602 Email: hammilrj@plu.edu Professional Biography Education M. Mus., Indiana University B. Mus., Northern Illinois University Biography Rowena Hammill has been an active performer and teacher throughout her long career. As a cellist she has performed as soloist with the Minnesota Orchestra, served as Associate Principal Cello for both the Los Angeles Chamber and Opera Orchestras, and played chamber music all over the United States from the

Alicia Thompson, MSN, RN, CNL Clinical Instructor of Nursing Email: athompson@plu.edu Professional Biography Education MSN, Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University Bachelors, Social Work, Pacific Lutheran University Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Cardiology, Critical Care, Corrections Currently teaching NURS401 Care of Complex Conditions Biography Alicia grew up in the state of Maine and moved to Tacoma to attend Pacific Lutheran University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Alicia then

Juniper Worthington Clinical Instructor of Nursing Email: jworthington@plu.edu Professional Biography Education MSN, Nursing, Drexel University BSN, Nursing, Rutgers University BA, University of Oregon Biography I have several years of registered nursing experience in emergency medicine, trauma, and PACU. I have also served as a Rapid Response/Code Blue Nurse, Covid-19 Intubation Nurse, Ethics Board Member, and Quality Improvement Consultant. Since obtaining my ARNP degree, I have worked as a

Anthony McGinnis Executive Chef He/Him/His Phone: 253-538-5657 Email: mcginnar@plu.edu Biography Biography Anthony has been with PLU for over 15 years and has worked many positions in the kitchen. He is the Executive Sous Chef, overseeing production of food for 208 Garfield and Catering and working on recipe development for The Commons.

Stephany Wims DNP, ARNP, AGNP-PC Lecturer Email: swims@plu.edu Professional Biography Education ADN, Nursing, Tacoma Community College , 2004 BSN, Nursing, University of Washington , 2012 DNP, Nursing, University of Washington , 2018 Biography Dr. Wims is an Adult-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner.  She has been a Registered Nurse (RN) since 2004, and an ARNP since 2018.  She has experience in adult critical care, both as a bedside nurse and as a critical care educator.  She also has experience in

- Excellence in Advising 2005 Biography Keith Cooper has been teaching at PLU since 1984. His graduate degrees in philosophy are from the University of Wisconsin-Madison; he also has a master’s degree in theology. His main areas of interest are the philosophy of religion and the philosophy of science, especially the question of methodological parallels between metaphysical inquiry and scientific theorizing (e.g., abductive reasoning). Favorite courses, in addition to those areas, include Formal Logic and

Virginia Graves AM Dish Attendant Phone: 253-535-7472 Email: gravesvm@plu.edu Biography Biography Virginia is a 25 plus year veteran with PLU Dining & Culinary Services. She’s enjoyed seeing so many students come and go and through the years she’s done everything from serving them desserts to running the dish room. When she’s not at work, Virginia enjoys her family and dogs.

Mary Herstad Data Management Specialist Phone: 253-535-7421 Email: mary.herstad@plu.edu Professional Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Database Management Advancement System Support Responsibilities Mary Herstad began her career at Pacific Lutheran University in November 2016 and serves as the Data Management Specialist. Mary is responsible for maintaining clean and accurate alumni and donor records, which includes supervising the Operations Student Interns who do data entry work.

her to the realm of cardiology, where she worked as a Nurse Practitioner in both inpatient and outpatient settings until 2019. It was during this time that she discovered her true calling in aesthetics. Since the summer of 2023, she has been a member of the PLU community, sharing her knowledge and basic nursing skills with her students. She finds immense satisfaction in teaching and supporting new students during their clinicals, witnessing their remarkable progress in a short span of time

Mary Lou Yeomans 208 Garfield Manager Phone: 253-538-5990 Email: yeomanml@plu.edu Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon - Fri: 9:30 am - 6:30 pm Biography Biography Mary Lou has been with PLU for over 10 years and has worked a variety of positions. She loves working closely with the students and helping to make PLU an awesome experience for everyone. She’s a great cook, her tamales are almost famous! Her family is what keeps her going both at and away from work.