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Humanities, Liberal Studies / Education Jacqueline Vara Education: PhD, Biola University; MS Counseling (MFCC), California State University, Fullerton Professional Experience: Spanish Lecturer; Spanish Adjunct Professor; Spanish teacher; Academic-Matriculation Counselor in Higher Education; Vice-President & Executive Director of a non-profit organization. Courses Taught SPAN 101, SPAN 102 My Passion: I enjoy partnering and encouraging students in learning and to live out their God-given life purpose. Hobbies: Dedicated to serving LAPU students and serving the community as an advocate for homeless women, children, and families; spending time with family; avid reader.

Psychology Lisa Schenk Education: Master of Social Work (MSW), Arizona State University Professional Experience: Faculty Lecturer Arizona State University; Emergency Department/Trauma Center Social Worker; Grief and Crisis Therapist MISS Foundation Courses Taught APSY 340, APSY 350, APSY 410, APSY 425, APSY 435, APSY, 445, APSY 460, APSY 475 My Passion: Working with students allows me to use my energy to engage students in their passions and goals. It is amazing to watch the students gain understanding and to ‘teach’ me as well and being an educator is an honor, not a privilege. Hobbies: Hanging out with my daughters, traveling, serving in youth ministries

Psychology Brigette L. Worthen Education: PsyD, Azusa Pacific University; MA, Azusa Pacific University Professional Experience: Staff Psychologist, University of Redlands; Generalist; Trauma (Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault); First-generation College Students Courses Taught APSY 450, APSY 105, APSY 435, APSY 320, APSY 285, APSY 315, APSY 430 My Passion: I enjoy helping students reach their academic goals. It feels personally rewarding and humbling to know that I helped someone to ultimately improve their quality of life. Hobbies: Singing, travel, movies, hospitality, spa weekends

Lindsey Gonzales Associate Vice President, Human Resources and Org. Development

Steve Vander Velden Security & System Administrator

David Harder Accounting Manager

Health Sciences Donna Hoefner Education: PhD, University of Kentucky; MS, Saint Louis University Professional Experience: Professor, lecturer: online and face to face. Lab technician: research and clinical labs, interacted with researchers, doctors & patients. Areas of expertise: biology, health sciences, anatomy and physiology Courses Taught Health Sciences My Passion: Considering my own journey, I enjoy helping students and supporting them toward their professional journey, just as I was supported. My prayer is that we both work hard toward their end goal, so that they can be what God wants them to be. Hobbies: Children, hiking, traveling, reading

Devynn Mendoza Student Accounts Specialist

Psychology Shannon Hunt Education: MAC, Lincoln Christian University Professional Experience: LAPU, Full-time faculty, lead instructor for BAAP department, CAPC member, IRB member. Crisis Team Member and Trainer, Glendale Fire Department. My professional experience encompasses the roles of professor, crisis interventionist, trainer, consultant, counselor, support group facilitator, and author. Courses Taught APSY 315, APSY 330, APSY 340, APSY 400, APSY 410, APSY 425, APSY 430, APSY 435, APSY 445, ASPY 455, APSY 460, APSY 470, APSY 480, APSY 490A/B, APSY 495, APSY 496, APSY 550, APSY 620, APSY 640, APSY 650 My Passion: I find it the greatest privilege to help guide students who are uncovering their own passion and excitement to serve within the fields of mental and behavioral health. I know how I lead in the classroom impacts how they will serve in the field, and thus impacts the lives of many people. I love to see how God is using our students at LAPU. Hobbies: Family time with my husband and kiddos, hiking, exploring, high school coach at church, cookie designer, watching my son’s hockey games, feeding my daughter’s college friends, dating my husband, and game nights!

Emma Cameron Accessible Education Manager And ADA/Section 504 Coordinator

Liberal Studies / Education Gail Bouslough Education: PhD, Claremont Graduate University; MA, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Professional Experience: Senior Adjunct Instructor, Azusa Pacific University; Adjunct Instructor, Los Angeles Pacific University. I have taught courses in Composition, Introduction to Literature, British Literature Since 1789, and Children’s Literature. I serve on the steering committee for the Charlotte Huck Children’s Literature Festival held annually in Redlands, CA. Courses Taught ENGL 433 My Passion: My joy comes from sharing my love of literature and seeing students connect literacy to their experiences and careers. Books transport us to other worlds and help us understand our own. Hobbies: Grandkids, reading, walking, and baking

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