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: A Visual-Verbal Dynamic (Cambria Press 2014) : View Book Biography Paul Manfredi’s research concerns modern and contemporary Chinese poetry and art, modernism, and urban culture in China. His articles have appeared in Modern Chinese Literature and Culture, Journal of Modern Literature in Chinese, and Yishu: Journal of Contemporary Chinese Art, while his translations have appeared in various collections of modern and contemporary Chinese poetry. He now lives with his family in Bellevue, WA, a

Carrie Ann Matyac, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC Assistant Professor of Nursing Phone: 253-535-7694 Email: matyacca@plu.edu Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles FNP Lead Faculty Biography Dr. Matyac is a Family Nurse Practitioner and the Lead of the FNP Program at PLU SoN.  She practiced primarily in rural and community health (FQHC) settings throughout her 15-year career as a primary care provider.  Transitioning to a full-time academic focus, her goal is to impart the skill set and intricacies

in Germany: Variation in Ethnicity, Gender, and Marital Status." Journal of the Society for the Anthropology of Europe Vol. 9(1), 2009: 13-28. Nosaka, Akiko and Radheshyam Bairagi. "Traditional Roles, Modern Behavior: Intergenerational Intervention and Contraception in Rural Bangladesh." Human Organization Vol. 67(4), 2008: 407-416. Biography Dr. Nosaka’s core study interests are family and inter-generational relationships, which she approaches by looking at issues such as aging, gender

/ American Library Association, AY 2015-2016. Margrit Mondavi Fellowship for Summer Research, UC Davis, 2012. Graduate Fellowship for Summer Research in Latin American and The Caribbean, UC Davis Hemispheric Institute on the Americas, 2009. Biography If I had to describe my identity with a Facebook relationship status it would read: “It’s complicated”. I’m a mixed-race Latina with family from Panama, Cuba, and the United States. Like many scholars, my research and teaching is informed and inspired by my

approach to her work.  She was the first in her family to attend college and she understands how difficult it can be to navigate the milestones and terminology of academia.  Her passion is helping students find their vocations through their college experience that will lead to a fulfilling career in the future. There’s nothing better than hearing from an alumni who’s reaching their dreams. On her down time Juanita enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys hiking and camping at

approach to her work.  She was the first in her family to attend college and she understands how difficult it can be to navigate the milestones and terminology of academia.  Her passion is helping students find their vocations through their college experience that will lead to a fulfilling career in the future. There’s nothing better than hearing from an alumni who’s reaching their dreams. On her down time Juanita enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys hiking and camping at

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.

Tara West, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC Clinical Instructor of Nursing Phone: 253-535-7344 Email: twest@plu.edu Professional Biography Education MSN, Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, Murray State University, 2008 BSN, Nursing, Medical College of Georgia, Agusta, 2002 Biography I began my nursing career as an active duty army nurse working in Med/Surg. I gained experience also working in ER, ICU, and Deployment Health/Preventive Medicine. Following leaving active duty in 2007, I returned to school to

been a nurse since 1996. I retired in 2021 after 25 years as an Army nurse. I have experience in labor and delivery, postpartum, med/surg, recovery room, same day surgery, outpatient primary care, recruiting, nursing education, and assisted living. I have two boys. I love running, jigsaw puzzles, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. I’m very excited to join the PLU family!

utility investments, how power plants respond to transboundary air pollution regulation, and how uncertainty affects individual decision making under low-probability high-severity outcomes. Outside of the classroom, he can often be found mountain biking or hiking with his family.