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Dr. Reynolds is the first President of Los Angeles Pacific University, having founded LAPU’s predecessor institutions, Azusa Pacific Online University (2011) and Azusa Pacific University College (2014). He 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. Following his retirement in July 2025, he now serves as President Emeritus. 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). John C. Reynolds, Ph.D. President Emeritus Dr. Reynolds is the first President of Los Angeles Pacific University, having founded LAPU’s predecessor institutions, Azusa Pacific Online University (2011) and Azusa Pacific University College (2014). He 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. Following his retirement in July 2025, he now serves as President Emeritus. 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).

Mark S. Dickerson has been practicing law in private practice, as general counsel for a multinational corporation listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and as General Counsel and Senior Vice President at Azusa Pacific University. Currently affiliated with the Phoenix law firm Schmitt Schneck Even & Williams, P.C. in an of counsel capacity, his practice is focused on higher education law, formation of corporations and limited liability companies, business transactions and religious nonprofit organizations. He has authored and co-authored several articles on organizational leadership, management education, and theology. Dickerson received a B.S. in mathematics from Grand Canyon University, a J.D. from Harvard Law School, a M.A. in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary, and both an M.A. and PhD in Human and Organizational Systems from Fielding Graduate University. Mark S. Dickerson, J.D. Retired General Counsel and Senior Vice President at Azusa Pacific University Mark S. Dickerson has been practicing law in private practice, as general counsel for a multinational corporation listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and as General Counsel and Senior Vice President at Azusa Pacific University. Currently affiliated with the Phoenix law firm Schmitt Schneck Even & Williams, P.C. in an of counsel capacity, his practice is focused on higher education law, formation of corporations and limited liability companies, business transactions and religious nonprofit organizations. He has authored and co-authored several articles on organizational leadership, management education, and theology. Dickerson received a B.S. in mathematics from Grand Canyon University, a J.D. from Harvard Law School, a M.A. in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary, and both an M.A. and PhD in Human and Organizational Systems from Fielding Graduate University.

Shaira Barnette Director of Marketing and Communications

With over 25 years of marketing, communications, and operations management experience, Andy Benis serves as Chief of Staff to the Office of the President. He previously served as Associate Vice President of Marketing and Outreach, as well as Director of Marketing. Prior to LAPU, Benis served as a national director of high school marketing programs for DeVry University, as well as senior leadership roles in marketing and operations in the technology and real estate sectors. Benis holds a bachelor’s degree in cognitive science from the University of California at Irvine and a master’s degree in organizational psychology from United States International University. Andy Benis, M.A. Chief of Staff With over 25 years of marketing, communications, and operations management experience, Andy Benis serves as Chief of Staff to the Office of the President. He previously served as Associate Vice President of Marketing and Outreach, as well as Director of Marketing. Prior to LAPU, Benis served as a national director of high school marketing programs for DeVry University, as well as senior leadership roles in marketing and operations in the technology and real estate sectors. Benis holds a bachelor’s degree in cognitive science from the University of California at Irvine and a master’s degree in organizational psychology from United States International University.

Audrey Cooke Director of Admissions and Enrollment

Lindsey Gonzales served as the Director of Human Resources for Los Angeles Pacific University since 2014. She was named Associate Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development in August 2019 and also serves as the university’s Title IX coordinator. Prior to her tenure at LAPU, Gonzales served as the Director of Human Resources at The Arthritis Foundation, a nonprofit health charity. Gonzales holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from California State University, Fullerton and a master’s degree in leadership and organizational studies from Azusa Pacific University. Lindsey Gonzales, M.A. Associate Vice President, Human Resources and Organizational Development Lindsey Gonzales served as the Director of Human Resources for Los Angeles Pacific University since 2014. She was named Associate Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development in August 2019 and also serves as the university’s Title IX coordinator. Prior to her tenure at LAPU, Gonzales served as the Director of Human Resources at The Arthritis Foundation, a nonprofit health charity. Gonzales holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from California State University, Fullerton and a master’s degree in leadership and organizational studies from Azusa Pacific University.

George Hanshaw, Psy.D. Director of Digital Learning Solutions / Acting Assistant Dean

Dr. Maggie Bailey serves as the Executive Director, Higher Education Board and Strategy Development a consultancy committed to supporting private nonprofit higher education institutions by providing services for board development, strategic initiatives, international higher education strategies, and accreditation compliance. Previously, Dr. Bailey served as the Provost and Chief Academic Officer, St. Katherine College in San Marcos, California. Her higher education service also included twenty years with Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) where she retired in August 2015, as the Vice Provost for Program Development, Accreditation, Institutional Research, and Institutional Effectiveness. She earned her doctorate in Business at the University of Southern California and master’s degree in business at the University of California, Berkeley. Maggie Bailey, Ph.D. Board Chair / Executive Director, Higher Education Board and Strategy Development Dr. Maggie Bailey serves as the Executive Director, Higher Education Board and Strategy Development a consultancy committed to supporting private nonprofit higher education institutions by providing services for board development, strategic initiatives, international higher education strategies, and accreditation compliance. Previously, Dr. Bailey served as the Provost and Chief Academic Officer, St. Katherine College in San Marcos, California. Her higher education service also included twenty years with Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) where she retired in August 2015, as the Vice Provost for Program Development, Accreditation, Institutional Research, and Institutional Effectiveness. She earned her doctorate in Business at the University of Southern California and master’s degree in business at the University of California, Berkeley.

Audrey Cooke Director of Admissions and Enrollment

Amora Wood Enrollment Manager

Anh Nguyen-Uy Enrollment Counselor

Patricia Norton Enrollment Counselor