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Jeff Clapp Associate Professor of Theatre he/him Phone: 253-535-7708 Email: clappja@plu.edu Professional Biography Education M.F.A. , Mankato State University, 1992 B.F.A., Pacific Lutheran University, 1989 Biography Hailing from Pendleton OR, Mr. Clapp joined the faculty at Pacific Lutheran University in the fall of 1995.  He has served as the Artistic Director of Theatre since 2002.  He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from PLU in 1989 and his Masters of Fine Arts from Mankato State

Expertise DNA damage and repair Mechanisms of Mutagenesis Enzymology Responsibilities CHEM 105L:  Chemistry of Life Laboratory CHEM 115L:  General Chemistry Laboratory CHEM 403:  Introductory Biochemistry CHEM 405:  Advanced Biochemistry and Laboratory CHEM 499:  Chemistry Senior Capstone

Expertise Developmental Psychology Cognitive Psychology Psychology of Gender Language Acquisition Research Projects Storytime Studies, Current Colgate University, Hamilton, NY Principal Investigator | Investigating which facial features signal gender to children ages 4-7. Investigating the effects of stereotyped stories on children’s cognitive abilities and motivation. Male Default Study, 2021-2022 Colgate University, Hamilton, NY Principal Investigator | Survey based study, in data collection process

Sue Loiland Senior Gift Planner Phone: 253-535-8421 Email: loiland@plu.edu Professional Education B.A., University of Washington, Tacoma Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Fundraising Gift Planning Responsibilities Sue began her career at Pacific Lutheran University in 2015. With more than 15 years of fundraising experience, she is responsible for raising financial support for PLU in the form of current and deferred gifts in alignment with PLU’s mission. While Sue is happy to help donors support

., Economics, Pacific Lutheran University, 2019 Selected Presentations Colloquium-Master's Presentation, Cohomology and Wallpaper Groups, University of Montana (April 2021) UW Undergraduate Research Symposium, Extending a Theoretical Framework for Superfund Site Remediation, University of Washington (May 2019) National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Extending a Theoretical Framework for Superfund Site Remediation, Kennesaw State University (April 2019) Accolades MT^2 Fellow: Scholarship program

Nathan Vailencour Senior Accountant Phone: 253-535-7104 Email: vailennp@plu.edu Professional Responsibilities – General Accounting and Reporting – Journal Entries – Interdepartmental Charges – Sales/use tax questions – Self-Service Banner Finance Training

Aileen Ochinang Human Resources Specialist Phone: 253-535-8146 Email: ochinaav@plu.edu Professional Responsibilities Benefit plans including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability and retirement Benefits orientation Good Fit newsletter

Patty Sunderland Senior Student Financial Services Specialist Phone: 253-535-8029 Email: sunderpa@plu.edu Professional Responsibilities Federal Pell Grant Study Away programs Graduate Programs (MFA, Creative Writing, MA, Marriage and Family Therapy)

Catherine Pratt, Ed.D. Resident Assistant Professor Phone: 253-535-7244 Email: prattca@plu.edu Status:Phased Retirement Professional Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Organizational Behavior Family Business and Entrepreneurship Leadership Change Management Strategic Management

Patty Sunderland Senior Student Financial Services Specialist Phone: 253-535-8029 Email: sunderpa@plu.edu Professional Responsibilities Federal Pell Grant Study Away programs Graduate Programs (MFA, Creative Writing, MA, Marriage and Family Therapy)