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  • Associate Professor of Kinesiology | Department of Kinesiology | farrartd@plu.edu | 253-535-7360

    core in K-12 health and physical education using technology, Spokane, WA (2015) SHAPE America National Convention. McConnell, K.E. & Farrar, T.D., Reinforcing the common core through health and fitness, Seattle, WA (2015) Professional Memberships/Organizations SHAPE America - Society of Health and Physical Educators Washington chapter of SHAPE America American Association for Health Education Association of Applied Sport Psychology

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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 | ziegleks@plu.edu | Kristen Ziegler-Horwath, MSN, ARNP, CNM, C-EFM is a practicing Certified Nurse-Midwife and has served in both rural and urban communities in Washington state since 2013. She is passionate about providing patient-centered and evidence-based care to all, while promoting individual preferences and a safe, healthy, and positive birth experience.

    as a faculty member. Her courses focus on the importance of nursing theory and research as essential components to influencing nursing practice, ultimately resulting in improved patient outcomes through the promotion of evidence-based, competent nursing care. In addition to teaching at PLU, Kristen is also an instructor through the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) and teaches fetal monitoring courses to nurses and obstetric providers.

  • Clinical Instructor | School of Nursing | About 44 years of general practice.

    Leyton Jump, MD Clinical Instructor Professional Biography Education MD, Medicine, University of Oregon Health Sciences Center , 1975 BA, Earlham College, 1971 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Biography About 44 years of general practice. First in Escondido,Calif and then 35 years in Tenino, Washington as a solo provider and then sharing my office with an ARNP. Primary care is a rewarding and exciting experience. Teaching ARNP students is exciting and fulfilling.  I love to share my interest and

  • Assistant Professor of Social Work | Department of Social Work | depps@plu.edu | 253-535-7512 | I received a dual BA in Social Work and Psychology and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Washington, Tacoma.

    , D., & Mondragon, G., "The Rise an Anti-Immigrant Policies: An analysis of Three State Laws and Implications for Social Work" Intersectionalities 2014 Books Health Care Social Work: A Global Perspective (w/Lead Editor, Ren Winnett) (Oxford University Press 2019) : View Book Detaining the Immigrant Other: Global Transnational Issues (Oxford University Press 2016) : View Book The Immigrant Other: Lived Experiences in a Transnational World (Columbia University Press 2016) : View Book Accolades

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  • Professor of Sociology | Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice | guerreay@plu.edu

    in, 2010-2012 K.T. Tang Excellence in Research Award, 2010 Pacific Lutheran University Faculty Excellence Award, 2000 Since 1994 Dr. Leon-Guerrero has served as an appointed member of the Washington State’s Institutional Review Board approving human subjects research in the jurisdiction of three Washington State agencies: the Department of Social and Health Services, the Department of Health, and the Department of Labor and Industries Professional Memberships/Organizations American Sociological

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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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  • Professor of Religion and Culture | Religion | suzanne.crawford@plu.edu | 253-535-8107 | Suzanne Crawford O’Brien’s area of specialization is Religion and Culture, with emphases in Native American religious traditions, and comparative studies of minority religious communities in North America, including religion and healthcare, gender and ethnicity, and religion and popular culture.

    Suzanne Crawford O’Brien Professor of Religion and Culture Phone: 253-535-8107 Email: suzanne.crawford@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 227-C Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Biography Education Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2003 M.A., Vanderbilt University, 1997 B.A., Willamette University, 1995 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Native American Religious Traditions Religious Diversity in North America Health, Healing, and Religious and Cultural

  • 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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  • Assistant Professor of Nursing | School of Nursing | kayla.harvey@plu.edu | 253.535.7672 | After many years of experience as a pediatric nurse practitioner in the critical and acute care setting, I have expanded my practice into research in order to better understand and support families during a pediatric hospitalization.  I enjoy sharing my clinical experience and researcher insight as faculty working with nursing students at PLU. Education  PhD: University of Washington, Doctor of Nursing Science Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN): University of California, San Francisco, Pediatric Primary Care/Critical Care Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): University of Florida, Gainesville, BSN Teaching Areas Lead faculty for NURS 360, Nursing Research course, Baccalaureate program, School of Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington. Lead faculty for NURS 702, Nursing Informatics course, Doctoral program, School of Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington. Pediatric clinical instructor NURS 380, Baccalaureate program, School of Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington. Scholarly Interests  My current research interests include exploring the psychological sequelae of the pediatric medical traumatic stress of a hospitalization on parents and young children and examining the function of the attachment system in the presence of a life-threatening event.  Current Practice Part-time faculty for the BSN and DNP programs at PLU.

    the BSN and DNP programs at PLU. Researcher working on my PhD dissertation study. Grants  Multicare Health Systems, Research project: Parent and Nurse Expectations and Perceptions of Pain Control in Children after Heart Surgery, One-year contract (private grant)  as a consultant, speaker, program development, and researcher. (2017) Publications  Post-Operative Pain and Comfort in Children After Heart Surgery: A Comparison of Nurses and Families Pre-operative Expectations. Harvey, KA and Kovalesky

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