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Destiny Lett, MSN, FNP-C Clinical Instructor of Nursing Email: dlett@plu.edu Biography Biography Originally from CA, WA is home for now. I met my husband in the Army 12 years ago. We both did ROTC and commissioned as Army officers from Azusa Pacific University. After receiving my BSN, I served in the Army Reserves as a medical-surgical nurse as well as worked as an RN in a level 1 trauma center before I decided to further my education. I received my MSN from South University in Savannah, GA and

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.

Karen M. Travis Professor of Economics Email: traviskm@plu.edu Status:Emeritus Professional Education Ph.D., Economics, University of Washington, 1995 M.A., Economics, University of Washington, 1990 B.S. with honors, Physics and Mathematics, University of Puget Sound, 1986 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Teaching Areas: Health Economics, Econometrics, and Introductory Statistics Research Interests: Physician Payment, Access to Health Care, Prenatal Care Productivity, and Economics Education

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

Tyler Breier, DNP, RN, PHN Clinical Instructor of Nursing Email: tbreier@plu.edu Professional Education Doctor of Nursing Practice , Population Health and Systems Leadership, University of Washington, 2023 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Community Clinicals - Semesters 2 and 3 Organizational and Economic Contexts of Care Public Health, Community/Population Health, Public Health Policy, Complex Health Systems, LGBTQIA+ health disparities Child Care Health program with Public Health - Seattle

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

Chris Schiller Visiting Assistant Professor he/him Phone: 253-535-7004 Email: cmschiller@plu.edu Office Location:Rieke Science Center - Room 149 Office Hours: (On Campus) M & W: 9:10 am - 11:30 am (On Campus) Fri: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Education Ph.D., Earth Sciences, Montana State University, 2020 B.S., Geology, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 2015 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Paleobiology

Mary Jo Larsen Assistant Dean Phone: 253-535-8456 Email: larsenmj@plu.edu Office Hours: Tu & Th: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Fri: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Education, Seattle Pacific University, 2014 M.A., Education, Pacific Lutheran University, 2004 B.A., Education, Pacific Lutheran University, 2002 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Endorsements in English and Biology Biography Mary Jo earned both her B.A. and Master’s in Education from PLU. Her varied career in education