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Evelyn Valenzuela Director of Student Success

Health Sciences Robert Carter III Education: MPH, PhD, The University of North Texas Health Science Center Professional Experience: Director, Pre-Hospital Research Program, United States Army Institute of Surgical Research. Professor, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio – UT Health San Antonio. Most of my career has been in medical research as well as project management. Courses Taught MPH 690, MPH 500, MPH 620, MPH 625 My Passion: I am passionate about public health education. I enjoy the creativity of teaching adult learners in a stimulating virtual educational environment. I am most happy when I can share my passion and watch my students grow mentally and emotionally. With good health we have hope and with hope life is awesome! Hobbies: Traveling, fishing, antiquing

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

Jennifer Thompson Controller

Business / Management, Criminal Justice / Public Administration, Health Sciences, Psychology Daniel Lebowitz Education: MS, Oregon State University Professional Experience: Actuary, Kaiser Permanente Online Math Instructor, Grand Canyon University. For a short time I was an actuary in the health insurance sector. Ever since, I have been teaching for Christian universities online. Courses Taught STAT 280 My Passion: God’s consistency in His Word and the properties of mathematics are similar in how they are both consistent. This is a major driver in my passion for teaching mathematics, and I feel that I can help students not only gain respect for mathematics, but towards the Word of God. Hobbies: Wife, children, golfing, bowling, and traveling.

Health Sciences Lisa Baptiste Education: MS, West Virginia University Professional Experience: Adjunct Chemistry Professor, Los Angeles Pacific University and Senior Department Chair of Natural Sciences for Georgia Military College Global Online Leadership College. For most of my career, I have taught all areas of Chemistry at various colleges and universities. Courses Taught CHEM 115 My Passion: God has blessed me with the knowledge and patience to teach Chemistry. I love learning and as an instructor, I constantly learn from my students as well as other colleagues. My goal always is to shine the light of Jesus and share my knowledge of Chemistry. At LAPU, I get to do both, what a blessing! Hobbies: Swimming, House Hunter Shows, Online Shopping

Carrie Tilton Manager of Admissions Processing & Data

Annette Pringle HR Manager

Raquel Chavez Senior Enrollment Counselor

Business / Management, Leadership Kurt Takamine Education: EdD, Pepperdine University; MA, Azusa Pacific University; MS, California State University, Northridge Professional Experience: Founding Dean, Union University of California; Chief Academic Officer, Vice President of Academic Affairs/Professor, LAPU; Academic Dean/Associate Professor, Brandman University. Courses Taught MLOS 500, MLOS 501, MLOS 516, MLOS 517, MLOS 529, MLOS 561, MLOS 570, MLOS 578 My Passion: My academic passion is to influence the minds, hearts, and ethos of nontraditional learners, and to prepare them for leadership roles in for-profit, nonprofit, and public sector occupations. Although the goal of higher education is to provide a comprehensive epistemological experience for all students, the academy’s professional responsibility has evolved into a conjoint preparation for the workplace (especially for students of color). I am most excited when our students become transformational, ethical leaders in their occupations, families, and ministries. Hobbies: Travel and hiking with my wife, spending time with our boys, physical fitness, playing guitars and drums

Humanities Gordon A. Jorgenson III Education: MA, Azusa Pacific University Professional Experience: Principal – Baldwin Park Unified School District, Associate Dean – Azusa Pacific University, Assistant Dean – Los Angeles Pacific University Courses Taught MO 101, LIBS 401, LIBS 303, MATH 301, MATH 302 My Passion: I see my role in teaching as an extension of Matthew 22 where Jesus calls us to love our neighbor. My passion is to serve students holistically. Yes, the curriculum is important but valuing them and helping them grow is equally important. Including students in the learning experience is also a top priority for me. I want to also learn from my students so we can see ourselves as partners in this endeavor we call higher education. Hobbies: Outreach activities at church, watching my kids’ sports events, camping, fishing, hunting, and anything outdoors.