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  • Professor of Kinesiology | Department of Kinesiology | papadoha@plu.edu | 253-535-8706

    adults in metropolitan and micropolitan counties with M. Berdis, M. Madlem, B.E. Saelens, J.F. Sallis, L. Frank, A. King, Denver, CO (2011) Selected Articles J. Brown, C. Papadopoulos, and R. Pritchett. "Examination of Injury in Female Gaelic Football." International Journal of Exercise Science Vol. 6(2), 2013: 98-105. S.L. Vargas, K. Kerr-Pritchett, C. Papadopoulos, and V. Bennet. "Dietary Habits, Menstrual Health, Body Composition, and Eating Disorder Risk Among Collegiate Volleyball Players: A

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  • Associate Professor of Kinesiology | Department of Kinesiology | martin@plu.edu | 253-535-7372

    . Selected Presentations Leahy, J., Lopez, Y., & Martin, N., An Examination of the HeartMath Educational Program in Improving Socioemotional Health, NW ACSM, Portland, OR. (2023) Martin, N., Building up Youth in Sport, Association for Applied Sport Psychology NW Regional Conference, Seattle, WA. (2022) Schmick, A., & Martin, N., Assessing Student Knowledge and Incorporation of Smart Technology into Daily Physical Activity, Association for Applied Sport Psychology Annual Convention, Pheonix, AZ. (2016

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  • Clinical Instructor of Nursing | School of Nursing | kidwelgt@plu.edu | Military Education Command General Staff College Combined Arms Staff and Service School Nurse Manager Leadership Development Course Combat Care Casualty Course Army Nurse Corps Critical Care Nursing Course .

    Greg Kidwell, MSN, AGACNP-BC Clinical Instructor of Nursing Email: kidwelgt@plu.edu Professional Biography Education MSN, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, University of New Mexico, College of Nursing , 2016 MSN, Nursing Care of the Acute Adult, University of Texas Health Science Center, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences , 1999 BSN, Nursing, Austin Peay State University, 1992 BS, Health & Physical Education, Austin Peay State University, 1978 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise

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  • Master of Business Administration | facciamm@plu.edu | Maureen Faccia, MBA, is a Visiting Professor at PLU School of Business since 2016 teaching graduate level courses.  Maureen brings over 25 years of industry business experience in marketing, product and brand management, business strategy and operations leadership in a variety of sectors from consumer packaged goods and building products to non-profit human services and healthcare.   At PLU, Maureen has taught Marketing Management and Healthcare courses and is passionate about providing mentorship to students.   Maureen holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from University of Delaware and a Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in healthcare from Pacific Lutheran University. Currently, Maureen is an Administrative Director of Women’s Careline at MultiCare Health System, the largest system of its kind in the state.  She has oversight of 23 ambulatory clinics, Women’s Health virtual programs, and Family Childbirth Education programming. In other professional roles, Maureen led the marketing and product management of Milgard Windows & Doors, a subsidiary of Masco Corporation.  In this role she created a product roadmap and led the development of a cornerstone product for the Manufacturer.  She also led a major brand refresh including an award winning website, selling tools for dealers, and a national marketing campaign. Maureen lives in Gig Harbor with her husband of 20 years and daughter.  She is a passionate advocate for children and seniors, and has held positions on the Boards of United Way of Pierce County and Franke Tobey Jones in Tacoma.   She enjoys water sports including kayaking and paddleboarding, as well as hosting creative Maker events at her home. Education: Masters in Business Administration, Healthcare                  Pacific Lutheran University Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering                                        University of Delaware Professional Certifications: Certificate of Executive Leadership, Nonprofit Executive Leadership Institute of University of Washington Certified Trainer, Participative Leadership Areas of Emphasis or Expertise: Marketing, brand and product development Developing strategic business and operating plans Healthcare Ambulatory Operations Professional Memberships/Organizations: American Marketing Association (AMA) Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market Development (SHSMD) American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) .

    and Healthcare courses and is passionate about providing mentorship to students.   Maureen holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from University of Delaware and a Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in healthcare from Pacific Lutheran University. Currently, Maureen is an Administrative Director of Women’s Careline at MultiCare Health System, the largest system of its kind in the state.  She has oversight of 23 ambulatory clinics, Women’s Health virtual programs, and

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  • School of Business | facciamm@plu.edu | Maureen Faccia, MBA, is a Visiting Professor at PLU School of Business since 2016 teaching graduate level courses.  Maureen brings over 25 years of industry business experience in marketing, product and brand management, business strategy and operations leadership in a variety of sectors from consumer packaged goods and building products to non-profit human services and healthcare.   At PLU, Maureen has taught Marketing Management and Healthcare courses and is passionate about providing mentorship to students.   Maureen holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from University of Delaware and a Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in healthcare from Pacific Lutheran University. Currently, Maureen is an Administrative Director of Women’s Careline at MultiCare Health System, the largest system of its kind in the state.  She has oversight of 23 ambulatory clinics, Women’s Health virtual programs, and Family Childbirth Education programming. In other professional roles, Maureen led the marketing and product management of Milgard Windows & Doors, a subsidiary of Masco Corporation.  In this role she created a product roadmap and led the development of a cornerstone product for the Manufacturer.  She also led a major brand refresh including an award winning website, selling tools for dealers, and a national marketing campaign. Maureen lives in Gig Harbor with her husband of 20 years and daughter.  She is a passionate advocate for children and seniors, and has held positions on the Boards of United Way of Pierce County and Franke Tobey Jones in Tacoma.   She enjoys water sports including kayaking and paddleboarding, as well as hosting creative Maker events at her home. Education: Masters in Business Administration, Healthcare                  Pacific Lutheran University Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering                                        University of Delaware Professional Certifications: Certificate of Executive Leadership, Nonprofit Executive Leadership Institute of University of Washington Certified Trainer, Participative Leadership Areas of Emphasis or Expertise: Marketing, brand and product development Developing strategic business and operating plans Healthcare Ambulatory Operations Professional Memberships/Organizations: American Marketing Association (AMA) Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market Development (SHSMD) American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) .

    taught Marketing Management and Healthcare courses and is passionate about providing mentorship to students.   Maureen holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from University of Delaware and a Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in healthcare from Pacific Lutheran University. Currently, Maureen is an Administrative Director of Women’s Careline at MultiCare Health System, the largest system of its kind in the state.  She has oversight of 23 ambulatory clinics, Women’s

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  • Assistant Professor of Nursing | School of Nursing | riley.stumpf@plu.edu

    Riley Stumpf Assistant Professor of Nursing Email: riley.stumpf@plu.edu Professional Education BSN, Nursing , Cleveland State University, 2016 MPH, Global Health, University of Washington, 2023 DNP, Nursing, University of Washington, 2023 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Labs and Clinicals NURS 316 and NURS403 Selected Presentations Student Outstanding Work Award Candidate APHA, Alternative to discipline as an intervention to address substance use disorder among nurses licensed in Alaska, APHA

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  • Clinical Instructor of Nursing | School of Nursing | kdiaz@plu.edu | I earned my BSN at Northern Arizona University and my Masters in Nursing at PLU as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

    Kimberly Diaz, MSN, ARNP, FNP Clinical Instructor of Nursing Email: kdiaz@plu.edu Professional Biography Education BSN, Nursing, Northern Arizona University MSN_FNP, Nursing , Pacific Lutheran University Biography I earned my BSN at Northern Arizona University and my Masters in Nursing at PLU as a Family Nurse Practitioner. My background in bedside nursing is Critical care and open heart recovery. As a Family Nurse Practitioner in Primary care my passion was health promotion and disease

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  • Clinical Instructor of Nursing | School of Nursing | athompson@plu.edu | Alicia grew up in the state of Maine and moved to Tacoma to attend Pacific Lutheran University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Social Work.

    worked in the nonprofit sector building relationships with community members and organizations. Her main responsibilities included raising philanthropic support for health and education resources – including scholarships for PLU students! Alicia returned to PLU to earn a Master’s degree in Nursing. As a registered nurse Alicia has experience working in cardiology, critical care, and corrections.

  • Associate Professor of Anthropology | Department of Anthropology | nosakaaa@plu.edu | 253-535-7664 | Dr.

    Fertility Strategies in Contemporary Japan." Human Organization Vol. 71(2), 2012: 188-199. Nosaka, Akiko and Athanasios Chasiotis. "Parental Influence on Fertility Behavior of First Generation Turkish Immigrants in Germany." Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Vol. 12(1), 2010: 60-67. "The M - Shaped Dilemma: Life Strategies and Fertility Trends among Working Women in Contemporary Japan." Ethnology Vol. 48(1), 2009: 21-38. "Coresidence and Geographic Dispersion of Adult Children and Their Mothers

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  • Clinical Instructor of Nursing | School of Nursing | twest@plu.edu | 253-535-7344 | I began my nursing career as an active duty army nurse working in Med/Surg.

    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

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