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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

Gordon Jorgenson III, M.A.Ed. Assistant Dean

Business / Management William R. Liesman Education: Master of International Affairs (MIA), Columbia University Professional Experience: Independent International Trade Consultant; Asia Regional Manager, Phibro Commodities Trading. Over 40 years of international business experience including 20 years of living and working outside the US. Over 20 years of adjunct teaching experience in business and management. Courses Taught MGT 415, MGT 450, ECO 440, SCM 300, SCM 310 My Passion: My teaching goals relate directly to the needs and objectives of my adult student learners. Facilitating adult learning is a great motivator because I learn from my students’ experience. Hobbies: Youth basketball (board member, coach), travel, cooking

Maria McCracken Senior Success Coach

Health Sciences Jennifer Gidcumb Education: PhD, Azusa Pacific University MS, University of Pittsburgh Professional Experience: Assistant Dean, Los Angeles Pacific University Professor and Program Director, Azusa Pacific University My areas of expertise are higher education, student success, and sports medicine. Courses Taught BIOL 230 My Passion: I love watching students change throughout a course! Hobbies: Riding roller coasters, soccer, board games, pets, shopping

Carlos Dawson Success Coach

Humanities Pastor Maurice Smarr Education: DMin, Houston Graduate School of Theology MEd, Liberty University MDiv, Liberty University MPC, Liberty University Professional Experience: Adjunct Faculty, Los Angeles Pacific University. Adjunct Faculty, Grand Canyon University Adjunct Faculty, Houston Community College. Most of my career has been in higher education, primarily teaching EDUC, ENGL, and HUMA courses. Courses Taught ENGL 101 My Passion: I love helping people change their lives for the better through the actions of teaching. It feels rewarding to use the gifts that God has given me to help others fulfill God’s will for their lives. It’s an honor for me to work with students regularly. Hobbies: Music Production, fishing, electrical installation

Chelsea McHenry Associate Director of Career Services

Erin Vargas Vice President / Chief Student Engagement Officer Erin Vargas serves as Vice President and Chief Student Engagement Officer at Los Angeles Pacific University. She brings 26 years of dedicated experience in higher education at both for-profit and not-for-profit institutions. Previously, she served as President and COO of Bellus Academy in San Diego, CA – a multi-campus career college. She rejoins LAPU having previously also served as Director of Financial Aid. Erin holds a bachelor’s degree from California Coast University and credentials from Wharton Executive Education.

Liberal Studies / Education Sheiveh Jones Education: MS Electronic Commerce, National University EDd Organizational Leadership, University of LaVerne Professional Experience: Director, San Diego County Office of Education. Professional area of expertise: Teacher preparation programs, teacher evaluation, California Standards for the Teaching Profession, Accreditation, Cognitive and Instructional Coaching Courses Taught Math 302 My Passion: I am passionate about always doing the right thing by students, understanding that we have to meet students where they are to move them forward in their learning. Hobbies: Exercising, hiking, skiing, crocheting, family and puppy time!

John Washatka Senior Lecturer

Devynn Mendoza Student Accounts Specialist