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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

Humanities Belen McDaniel Education: MPH, Grand Canyon University Professional Experience: Graduate School Program Manager & Adjunct Faculty, Azusa Pacific University. I have worked in community health and higher education with an emphasis on working with at-risk populations facing barriers to equity and limited access to health and education. Courses Taught MO 101 My Passion: I am passionate about serving the at-risk individual when it applies to their education and access to resources. I thoroughly enjoy training, equipping and resourcing the college student who is navigating the unknowns and needs to be reminded they are not alone. Hobbies: Watching Netflix, spending time with family and friends and listening to music

Chantelle Campbell Enrollment Counselor

Jennifer Thompson Controller

Humanities Yvonne Ho Education: ABD, French Language and Literature, UCLA MA, Applied Linguistics, ESL, UCLA MA, French Language and Literature, Middlebury College Professional Experience: Online English Professor, Fortis College Online English Instructor, American Military University Courses Taught ENGL 101, ENGL 105, and ENGL 115 My Passion: My passion is to see my students succeed and learn. I love to interact with my students and watch them improve in their writing skills. My students are the reason why I get out of bed in the morning. Hobbies: Sketching, Photography, Art Museums, Reading, and Graphic Design

Ruth Felix Student Accounts Specialist

Business / Management Richard J. Sands Education: Ph.D. – Walden University MBA – Pepperdine University Professional Experience: Directory – Optimization, Providence Health & Services; Consultant, RGP Consulting; Director – Consumer Experience, United Health Group. I have worked for a number of “Fortune” size companies in managerial & leadership positions since 1992. With extensive industry experience focusing on business transformation, cost reduction, improving operational efficiencies and implementing cutting edge technology. I have also taught on-line and in-person undergraduate and graduate level courses in Healthcare and Business/Management since 2007. Courses Taught BUSN 395, HMGT 320, BUSN 250, BUSN 480, HMGT 310, HMGT 410, HMGT 420, ORGS 580, ORGS 590, SCHM 300, MLOS 500, MLOS 501, MLOS 504, MLOS 514, MLOS 516, MLOS 518, MLOS 529, MLOS 535, MLOS 561, MLOS 570, MLOS 578 My Passion: I love helping to create an environment that stimulates students own active learning. Teaching is a privileged position and I work to be a role model of such from my own education journey in working full-time with a family and gaining my education. Hobbies: Snowboarding, Hiking, Spending Time With My Kids, Classic Car Shows, Beach, Spending Time With My Spouse, Skateboarding, Reading, Movies

Liberal Studies / Education Amber McKee Education: MS, American Public University Professional Experience: Teacher and Certified Athletic Trainer, Ontario Christian High School; I have been teaching physical education, health, and anatomy while also working to keep athletes healthy at every level, from high school to the university throughout my career. Courses Taught LIBS 510 My Passion: I love to see students work with the material until the light bulb turns on and they now own that knowledge! It is a calling on my life to use my God-given gifts to mentor others as they follow the path God has for them. Hobbies: Camping, working out, fishing, cooking, gardening