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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

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

James Innocent, MA, LMHCA Assistant Director for Outreach, Counselor he/him Phone: 253-535-7206 Email: innocent@plu.edu Office Location:Anderson University Center - Room 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 the

Lecturer in Finance at University of Washington at Seattle and Assistant Professor in Finance at Valparaiso University. Dr. Li teaches various finance and economics courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Li’s research interests include fixed income, M&A, dividend policy, and corporate governance. Her most recent research is published in Journal of Fixed Income.

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.

- 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.

Dr. Terri D. Farrar Associate Professor of Kinesiology Phone: 253-535-7360 Email: farrartd@plu.edu Office Location: Olson Auditorium - 105 Professional Education Ph.D., Capella University M.A.Ed., City University B.A.E., Eastern Washington University A.A., Spokane Falls Community College Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Health and Fitness Teacher Education Books Health for Life With Web Resources co-authored with Charles Corbin, David Corbin, Karen McConnell (Human Kinetics 2014) : View Book

Gretchen Howell Director Phone: 253-535-7329 Email: crosgrgm@plu.edu Professional Additional Titles/Roles Member: Title IX Committee Responsibilities Position control and salary budgeting Employee relations Consultation on HR planning and policies Salary surveys Annual contracts and letters Contracts for new faculty Visa sponsorship Banner Human Resource Information System Staff Hiring processes Tuition benefits University Transportation Coordinator Data Administration Team Benefits Committee

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