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Conference, Storytelling praxis for courageous and resilient women’s leadership [Conference session; co-presented with Harris, N. R., & Plascencia Saldana, B.], San Francisco, CA ((2021, November)) NASPA Region V Senior Student Affairs Officers Retreat, Cultivating critical creativity [Conference session], Virtual ((2021, August)) NASPA Western Regional Conference, Connecting through creativity: Developing habits of “everyday creativity” in student affairs [Conference session; co-presented with Betron, L

Ryan Branchini Admission, Advising, and Certification Specialist He/Him Phone: 253-535-7106 Email: branchrc@plu.edu Office Location:Hauge Administration Building - Room 121 Professional Responsibilities Academic advisor for the Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAE) degree Admissions coordinator for undergraduate and graduate teacher certification preparation programs Certification Officer providing support and services to Pacific Lutheran University students and alumni of all educator preparation

youth. At PLU, as assistant director of communications, she supports a variety of campus partners by creating compelling content to promote the university’s mission and values. MacKenzie earned a Bachelor of Arts from Elon University and holds professional certifications from Duke University and Georgetown University in nonprofit management.

Duncan Foley Professor Emeritus Phone: 253-535-7568 Email: foleyd@plu.edu Professional Education Ph.D., Geology, The Ohio State University, 1978 M.S., Geology, The Ohio State University, 1973 B.A., Geology, Antioch College, 1971 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Environmental Geology Hydrogeology Yellowstone and its Geysers Geothermal Systems Humans and Geologic Hazards Geoscience Education Books Investigations in Environmental Geology (3rd Edition) co-authored with Garry D. McKenzie and Russell O

Departures, key management and access Support students that request to live at home, students that need special request housing and students who need guidance in their housing options Assess the needs of students and develop strategies to support the needs of a diverse population Maintain functional areas of supervision and priorities for Community Directors, the Campus Life Front Desk and Office Staff

Sheri Tonn, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Phone: 253-535-7552 Email: tonnsj@plu.edu Professional Education Postdoctoral Fellow and Instructor, University of Minnesota in St. Paul, 1976-1979 Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1976 B.S., Oregon State University, 1971 Responsibilities CHEM 115 – General Chemistry I CHEM 116 – General Chemistry II CHEM 403 – Biochemistry CHEM 410 – Introduction to Research Accolades 2017 "Inspirational Woman" - PLU Center for Gender Equity

Thecla Kirigiti, MSN, BSN Clinical Instructor of Nursing Email: tgk@plu.edu Professional Biography Education Associate Degree, Nursing, Thames Valley University - UK BSN, Nursing, Grand Canyon University MSN, Nursing , Grand Canyon University Biography I have been a registered nurse for over 20 years. My specialties are medical/surgical, telemetry, oncology and PACU. In addition, I am a member of Sigma Global Nursing Society, I enjoy hiking, vacationing and road trips with my family.

Francine Peterson Lecturer - Bassoon Phone: 253-535-7602 Email: petersfg@plu.edu Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Professional Biography Education M.M., University of Washington B.M., San Francisco State University Responsibilities Applied Bassoon Lessons, Director of the Bassoon Ensemble, Member of Camas Wind Quintet Biography Francine Peterson is an Affiliate Artist and Lecturer at Pacific Lutheran University.  She is a member of the Northwest Chamber Orchestra and the

at LaGuardia High School where he was exposed to various forms of classical and jazz music. Ed later studied trumpet at Yale, the Manhattan School of Music, and the University of Washington. As a fan of modern and early classical music, Castro has positioned himself between genres with additional deep interests in jazz and popular music, where these myriad styles influence his compositions.  His trumpet instructors include Chris Gekker, Trumpet Professor University of Maryland, Former Member of

at LaGuardia High School where he was exposed to various forms of classical and jazz music. Ed later studied trumpet at Yale, the Manhattan School of Music, and the University of Washington. As a fan of modern and early classical music, Castro has positioned himself between genres with additional deep interests in jazz and popular music, where these myriad styles influence his compositions.  His trumpet instructors include Chris Gekker, Trumpet Professor University of Maryland, Former Member of