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  • Director of Retail Services | Campus Restaurants - Dining at PLU | girnusjc@plu.edu | 253-535-7476 | Josh is a recent grad from Pacific Lutheran University in 2016 with a B.A.

    extensive background in hospitality and restaurant management; with over 20 years of experience working in various roles from dishwasher to Assistant Director of Restaurants for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. His work experience spans from California to Nevada and most recently here in Seattle at a few of the local bars and restaurants

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  • Mental Health Counselor | Counseling Services | guizare@plu.edu | 253-535-7206 | My name is Evelia Guizar; I am a 4th-year student in the Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD) program at Northwest University in Kirkland, WA. My passion for psychological well-being started early in my teenage years as I navigated the complexity of integrating my cultural identity as a first-generation immigrant.  Before becoming a graduate student, I worked in the field of Logistics, focusing on person-to-person interactions and professional relationships. I believe in a holistic approach to therapy to understand the whole person and how life experiences, environments, and situations impact a person’s well-being.  I embrace and respect diversity in cultural values, which make each client unique in their perspectives and experiences.  I believe that we all experience moments in our lives where a therapeutic relationship helps promote healing and emotional strength as we navigate challenges in our daily life. .

    walks, weight training, family and pets Fun Facts I was never a dog person, now have 3 dogs and a cat! Over 10 yrs w/ 2 little dogs and the last 5 yrs w/ a husky/shepard mix. My cat is a Siamese/Ragdoll mix Service Previous volunteer at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital- Bridges Center for Grieving children: group co-facilitator to support children and family navigating loss of loved one or terminal illness

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  • Assistant Professor of Economics | Department of Economics | swartzentruber@plu.edu | 253-535-7731 | Ryan Swartzentruber is a dedicated educator and researcher with a passion for environmental policy and experimental economics. He strives to engage students by applying microeconomic theory to real-world challenges and encouraging them to tackle complex issues.

    , Environmental Economics, Natural Resource Economics, Behavioral Economics, Strategic Behavior, Econometrics Biography Ryan Swartzentruber is a dedicated educator and researcher with a passion for environmental policy and experimental economics. He strives to engage students by applying microeconomic theory to real-world challenges and encouraging them to tackle complex issues. Ryan joined Pacific Lutheran University in 2024 after completing his Ph.D. at the University of Tennessee. He has taught a variety

  • Grants Development Specialist | Office of Advancement | fishad@plu.edu | 253-535-8111

    university initiatives. Previously, she was the Executive Assistant to the Vice President and Office Manager of University Relations. Prior to joining PLU, Angela acquired extensive nonprofit and business experience, most recently as the Executive Director of a nonprofit for families who have children with special needs.

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  • Vice President, Division of University Relations | Office of Advancement | daniel.lee@plu.edu | 253-535-8111 | Until 2014, Dan served as Vice President of External Relations for Lutheran World Relief, an international relief and development organization with programs in 35 countries, serving more than 7 million people.

    Daniel Lee Vice President, Division of University Relations Phone: 253-535-8111 Email: daniel.lee@plu.edu Professional Biography Education M.Div., Luther Seminary B.A., Communication, Concordia College Responsibilities Daniel reports to the President of the University and works closely with the Board of Regents. As the Vice President for Advancement, he is responsible for creating and implementing a unified and comprehensive plan to advance PLU’s mission philanthropically. Working with a team

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  • Associate Professor of Communication | Communication, Media & Design Arts | justin.eckstein@plu.edu | 253-535-8175 | Dr.

    food and rhetorical production (Editor) (Birmingham: University of Alabama Press 2020) : View Book Selected Articles Eckstein, J. "The (Parkland) kids are alright." Communication and the Public Vol. 5, 2020: 26-34. Eckstein, J. "Sensing school shootings." Critical Studies in Media Communication Vol. 37, 2020: 161-173. Eckstein, J. & Young, A. "WastED rhetoric." Communication and Critical/Cultural Studies Vol. 15, 2018: 274-91. Eckstein, J. "The acoustics of argumentation and advocacy

  • Assistant Athletic Director for Recreation | Recreational Sports | thompsrw@plu.edu | 253-535-7495 | Robert Thompson arrived at Pacific Lutheran University in August of 2013 as the Coordinator of Recreation and was elevated to Assistant Athletic Director for Recreation prior to the 2017-2018 academic year. Under Thompson’s leadership, student participation in intramural programming has increased by 40 percent through innovative marketing to students and partnerships with several departments on campus.

    departments at Brown University, Adams State University, and Endicott College. He additionally has corporate experience at the Nike World Headquarters working in their golf and SPARQ divisions in customer relations and events. With a passion for student development, Thompson has used his Nike experience to creatively market and unite the campus community through recreational programming and events. Thompson earned a bachelor of science degree in sports management from Endicott College in 2007 and was a

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

    and Expo, Intensity Levels in Children Ages 7-10 While Traverse Climbing with C. Darling, K.E. Mathias, and J. DePaepe, Charlotte, NC (2013) American College of Sports Medicine National Meeting, Perceptions of the built environment in two micropolitan communities of different population densities with T.R. Quilter, V.M. Nethery, M. Riggs, San Francisco, CA (2012) American College of Sports Medicine National Meeting, Differences in neighborhood characteristics and physical activity between older

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  • Vice President of University Relations | University Relations | daniel.lee@plu.edu | 253-535-8111 | Until 2014, Dan served as Vice President of External Relations for Lutheran World Relief, an international relief and development organization with programs in 35 countries, serving more than 7 million people.

    Daniel Lee Vice President of University Relations Phone: 253-535-8111 Email: daniel.lee@plu.edu Professional Biography Education Masters, Divinity, Luther Seminary B.A., Communication, Concordia Responsibilities Daniel reports to the President of the University and works closely with the Board of Regents. As Vice President for the University Relations Division, he is responsible for creating and implementing a unified and comprehensive plan to advance PLU’s mission. Working with a team of about

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  • Professor Emeritus | Department of Social Work | kellerjg@plu.edu | JoDee Keller is Professor of Social Work at Pacific Lutheran University.

    JoDee Keller Professor Emeritus she/her/hers Email: kellerjg@plu.edu Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Professor of Social Work Education Ph.D., Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1987 M.A. (M.S.W.), Social Work, University of Chicago, 1976 B.A., Hope College, Holland, MI, 1974 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise School Social Work Social Work with Children & Families Public Housing & Immigrant Communities Evaluation Research Books School Social