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Humanities John Washatka Education: EdD, Regent University; MA, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Professional Experience: Assistant Professor, Los Angeles Pacific University, Associate Professor, Mount Vernon Nazarene University Courses Taught MO 101, PHIL 205, ASTU 490, ASTU 495, MLOS 529 My Passion: The true value of learning is we learn more about ourselves, our communities and our world. Since education is about learning truth and truths, we learn about God, since all truth is God’s truth. Education, then, becomes part of the foundation of establishing a relationship with God. Hobbies: None

Joe Martinez Registrar

Business / Management, Leadership Robert L. “Doc” Waltz Education: EdD, Azusa Pacific University; Master of Arts in Organizational Management (MAOM), University of Phoenix Professional Experience: Group Claims Benefits Fraud Supervisor, The Equitable; Manager, Configuration and Data Management Operations, Hughes Aircraft Co/Rockwell Collins; Faculty, Los Angeles Pacific University. Most of my corporate life was in leadership positions of varying levels, in a multi-project structure of domestic and international military and commercial customers. My expertise is in Configuration Systems Control, Project Management, TQM/CMI, Lean Thinking. Courses Taught BSOL 301, BSOL 302, BSOL 303, BSOL 304, BSOL 306, BSOL 307, BSOL 401, BSOL 402, BSOL 408, BSOL 409, BSOL 413, MLOS 501, MLOS 516, MLOS 561, MLOS 570, MLOS 578 My Passion: It begins and ends with a strong sense of service. I strive to pay it forward by giving back… to use my God-given talents and strengths to sharpen the God-given talents and strengths of my students. I am a Coach. I am a Mentor. I am a Change Champion. Hobbies: Singer songwriting, equine rehabilitation, high sierra fishing, Catalina snorkeling, Owens Valley preservation and recovery

Amora Wood Enrollment Manager

Richard Osborn, Ph.D. Retired Vice President, WASC Senior College and University Commission Richard (Dick) Osborn retired in 2019 from 49 years in K-12 and higher education, including 39 years in faith-based parochial schools and higher education, including president of Pacific Union College, Napa Valley, CA. He most recently served as a Vice President of the WASC Senior College and University Commission, the regional accreditation association for California, Hawaii, and several international institutions. In volunteer roles, he previously served as Chair of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, as Co-Chair of Denominational Executives in Church-Related Higher Education, as President of the Council for American Private Education (CAPE), and as a member of the Secretariat of NAICU. He graduated with degrees in history including a B.A. from Columbia Union College (now Washington Adventist University) in Maryland and an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Maryland specializing in colonial Virginia history. His wife, Norma Keough, is a retired family ministries pastor.

Humanities Reg Codrington Education: EdD, University of South Africa Professional Experience: Executive Director, Azusa Pacific International, South Africa; Ordained Pastor, Baptist Union of South Africa. Courses Taught BIBL 100, BIBL 230 My Passion: I love to unpack the Bible for students, especially those parts that many find frightening or puzzling. Hobbies: Safaris, bird watching

Carlos Dawson Success Coach

Amy Hernandez Collections Specialist

John C. Reynolds, Ph.D. President Dr. Reynolds is the first President of Los Angeles Pacific University, having founded LAPU’s founding institutions, Azusa Pacific Online University (2011) and Azusa Pacific University College (2014). Reynolds served as CIO and Executive Vice President for 16 years at Azusa Pacific University before being named President of Los Angeles Pacific University in 2018. Reynolds earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees in computer science and information systems, and a Ph.D. in Higher Education. His research interests in leadership, organizational effectiveness, change management, and strategic thinking have resulted in several publications in leadership and strategy, particularly relating to nonprofit organizations. In addition to his years of experience in higher education, Reynolds has worked in the mining industry and as the global CIO for World Vision International, a large, private international relief organization (1991–2000). A regular speaker at national conferences throughout the world, he has also consulted in more than 40 countries and traveled to more than 80 countries to speak, consult, and advise national NGO leaders. He serves on several nonprofit and educational boards, including African Enterprise (USA), African Enterprise (Canada), Brewer Direct, LCC International University (Lithuania), Opportunity International, Christian Leadership Alliance, and API Educational Foundation (South Africa).

Octavia Curtis Enrollment Counselor

Raquel Chavez Senior Enrollment Counselor

Evelyn Valenzuela, M.A.Ed. Director of Student Success