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assignments in Tijuana, Mexico and Mogadishu, Somalia. Shella currently works in the Office of Global Change at the U.S. Department of State headquarters in Washington, DC, leading international climate negotiations related to climate adaptation. Photo of Haley Ehlers Haley Ehlers ‘16 (she/her) served as a community economic development Peace Corps Volunteer in Timor-Leste (2016-2018). During her service, she worked with a rural savings and loans cooperative on financial and technology literacy

encourage her to pursue higher education. She didn’t know the questions to ask regarding that pursuit. “It informs the research I do,” she said. And in the fall, Chávez’s past struggles and successes informed her talk at the annual Pave the Way Conference, where she served as one of three featured speakers. She presented to hundreds of educators, policymakers, and nonprofit and industry partners about the opportunity gap in Washington state. The annual conference focuses on increasing educational

“Indigenous Environmentalism as Spiritual Responsibility: Journeys of Activism and Healing with Saint Kateri Tekakwitha” Dr. Michelle M. Jacob, PhD, is a Professor of Indigenous Studies and Director of the Sapsik’ʷałá (Teacher) Education Program in the Department of Education Studies at University of Oregon. 7:00 pm | Tuesday, Feb 20 | Scandinavian Cultural Center Free and Open to the Public The PLU Religion Department welcomes you to the Paul O. Ingram lecture at 7p.m. Tuesday, February 20th

Becca Johnstone, Therapist in TrainingWhen we show up authentically in the world, we invite those around us to do the same. I practice systemic therapy from a client-centered, holistic perspective, taking into account the cultural and societal contexts that shape your unique experiences. I consider it a sacred honor to create a safe space for you to explore all of your identities while guiding your personal growth. You deserve to be seen and celebrated!

practices. Shadowing is more than “following a doctor around,” but instead provides an opportunity to begin the learning process that will extend throughout your education as a medical student and your career as a physician. It is  also important that you consider what you’ve learned from them. When you complete your application, you will need to be prepared to discuss your experiences with medicine in detail as well as communicate that information during your medical school interviews. Thus we

practices. Shadowing is more than “following a doctor around,” but instead provides an opportunity to begin the learning process that will extend throughout your education as a medical student and your career as a physician. It is  also important that you consider what you’ve learned from them. When you complete your application, you will need to be prepared to discuss your experiences with medicine in detail as well as communicate that information during your medical school interviews. Thus we

Kailey Lyman '16Following her dreams for teaching math and soccerKailey Lyman ’16 had a dream to teach math and coach soccer at the same time.  Her passion for math and soccer, coupled with the support and opportunities from PLU, helped her to achieve her goals. A dream has come true After Lyman graduated from the Master of Arts in Education program, she found her dream opportunity at Whitman Middle School in the Seattle School District.  She is now teaching eighth grade math and geometry as

won first place in the Association of Health Care Journalists Awards for “Saving Bobby,” a long-form feature about the race to save a toddler after his father accidentally ran over his head. As a freelance writer, Nelson’s bylines have included features on national parks, conservation, and the green building industry for the New York Times. He has written extensively about Covid-19 for The Daily Beast and The British Medical Journal. He initiated the “Frontiers” column on scientific innovation at