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  • Philosophy Department | College of Liberal Studies | menzelpt@plu.edu | Taught philosophy at Pacific Lutheran University from 1971 to 2012, having been educated at Wooster, Yale, and Vanderbilt.  Teaching widely in philosophy and cross-disciplinary curricula, he has also published specialized scholarly work in health care ethics, including two books on moral questions in health care economics, numerous articles on health system structure and health care reform, and a recently co-edited volume (2012) on the tension between treatment and prevention in health policy.  Courses in the last decade of his teaching include Biomedical Ethics, Human Identity and Bioethics, Health and Social Justice, Business Ethics, Human Rights, and The Nature of Human Well-Being. He also served Pacific Lutheran University in various administrative positions, including Provost.  He retired to Professor Emeritus in summer 2012. .

    Paul Menzel Philosophy Department Email: menzelpt@plu.edu Biography Biography Taught philosophy at Pacific Lutheran University from 1971 to 2012, having been educated at Wooster, Yale, and Vanderbilt.  Teaching widely in philosophy and cross-disciplinary curricula, he has also published specialized scholarly work in health care ethics, including two books on moral questions in health care economics, numerous articles on health system structure and health care reform, and a recently co-edited

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  • Assistant to the Dean | College of Health Professions | howardrm@plu.edu | 253-535-7659 | Rachel Howard is the Senior Administrative Assistant for the College of Health Professions and the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy.

    Rachel Howard Assistant to the Dean Phone: 253-535-7659 Email: howardrm@plu.edu Office Location:208 Garfield - Room 104 Website: //howardrm Professional Biography Education BA, English, University of Windsor , 2006 Biography Rachel Howard is the Senior Administrative Assistant for the College of Health Professions and the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy. In 2006, she graduated from the University of Windsor with a background in Literature. Upon obtaining her BA, she accepted a

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  • Assistant Professor of Nursing | School of Nursing | szhai@plu.edu | 253-535-7649

    State of the Science Congress, Digital Health Tools Assisted Interventions to Support Family Caregivers: An Updated Systematic Review, Washington DC (September 2022) 4th Annual Ignite Aging Symposium, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Older Adults Perceptions and Beliefs about Brain Health., Washington DC (October 2021) 47th Annual Transcultural Nursing Society Conference, A synthesis and analysis for critiques of cultural frameworks to understanding health and healthcare including

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  • Assistant Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy | Marriage and Family Therapy | alexus.hamilton@plu.edu | 253-535-8167 | Dr.

    attrition of Black therapists Selected Publications Identifying at-risk marines: A person-centered approach to adverse childhood experiences, mental health, and social support. Journal of Affective Disorders, 325, 721–731 Resilience in Army STARRS: Evaluating psychometrics of a multi-dimensional resilience measure Selected Articles Reed-Fitzke, K., LeardMann, C. A., Wojciak, A. S., Ferraro, A. J., Hamilton, A., Duncan, J. M., & Rull, R. P.. "Identifying at-risk marines: A person-centered approach to

  • Professor of Biology | Department of Biology | behrenmd@plu.edu | 253-535-7565 | My teaching activities focus primarily on ecology and animal diversity.

    San Luis Obispo, 1996 Marine Biology Scholarship, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 1992-1993 Biography My teaching activities focus primarily on ecology and animal diversity. This includes general ecology and the ecology of marine and freshwater systems. My teaching in the area of animal diversity includes general coverage for lower division students and invertebrate zoology. I have the pleasure of teaching both in the Pacific Northwest and the Caribbean. My research interests include ecology and

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  • University Pastor | Campus Ministry | rudejl@plu.edu | 253-535-7465 | The Rev.

    and coaching) with a focus on supporting individuals in transition. As part of her role as University Pastor, Pastor Jen leads Monday, Wednesday and Friday chapel, creates and supports programming related to religious and spiritual diversity, offers pastoral care and vocational support, and seeks to accompany students, faculty and staff wherever they are on their faith or spiritual journey.

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  • Visiting Professor of Marriage & Family Therapy | Marriage and Family Therapy | ginnq@plu.edu | 253-535-7599 | Quantas Ginn (he/him) is a marriage, couples, and family therapist and AASECT Certified sex therapist.

    utilizing a biopsychosocial+spiritual approach Working with interracial/intercultural couples Perinatal Parenting Accolades 2021 - AAMFT Minority Fellow 2019 - WAMFT Diversity Award Recipient Professional Memberships/Organizations American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) American Association of Sexual Educators, Coaches, and Therapists (AASECT) Washington Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (WAMFT) Perinatal Support International (PSI) Biography Quantas Ginn (he/him) is a

  • Dean of Students / Associate Vice President for Wellbeing Services and Resources | Student Rights and Responsibilities | eva.frey@plu.edu | 253-535-7159 | Eva has enjoyed working at PLU for 20 years in the area of student activities, leadership, and diversity.

    University Dispute Resolution Committee Member. Coordinate the medical withdrawal process. Co-lead Student Care Network. Supervision of Student Rights and Responsibilities and Office of Accessibility and Accommodation. Representing the Division of Student Life on the Academic Performance and Integrity Committee. Provide direct student service to support student retention and success. Biography Eva has enjoyed working at PLU for 20 years in the area of student activities, leadership, and diversity. She

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  • Associate Vice President for Wellbeing Services and Resources / Dean of Students | Wellbeing Services and Resources | eva.frey@plu.edu | 253-535-7159 | Eva has enjoyed working at PLU for 20 years in the area of student activities, leadership, and diversity.

    Dispute Resolution Committee Member. Coordinate the medical withdrawal process. Co-lead Student Care Network. Supervision of Student Rights and Responsibilities and Office of Accessibility and Accommodation. Representing the Division of Student Life on the Academic Performance and Integrity Committee. Provide direct student service to support student retention and success. Biography Eva has enjoyed working at PLU for 20 years in the area of student activities, leadership, and diversity. She has lived

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  • Medical Assistant | Health Services | phanmr@plu.edu | 253-535-7337

    Marly Phan, CMA Medical Assistant Phone: 253-535-7337 Email: phanmr@plu.edu Office Location: Health Center Professional Education Certified Medical Assistant, Bryman College, Tacoma, 2006 Professional Memberships/Organizations Member, American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

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