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Assistant to the Vice President / Office Manager | Office of Advancement | fishad@plu.edu | 253-535-8111

Assistant to the Vice President of University Relations / Office Manager | University Relations | fishad@plu.edu | 253-535-8111

Dean | School of Business | muldermr@plu.edu | 253-535-7258 | Dr.

Assistant Director of Communications | Marketing & Communications | mhines@plu.edu | 253-535-7059 | For over a decade, MacKenzie has led numerous successful campaigns, from annual giving at a university to promoting local arts education programming, advocating for educational policy and research, and increasing access to evidence-based sexual and reproductive health services and resources for Mississippi youth.

Clinical Instructor of Nursing | School of Nursing | athompson@plu.edu | Alicia grew up in the state of Maine and moved to Tacoma to attend Pacific Lutheran University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Social Work.

Director of Communications | Marketing & Communications | zach.powers@plu.edu | 253-535-8410 | As director of communications, Zach leads MarCom’s content team and provides strategic communications support to a variety of campus partners, including admission, advancement, and the office of the president.

Executive Director of Campaigns | Office of Advancement | michelan@plu.edu | 253-535-7178 | Andrea grew up in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and has lived for two decades in Washington, where she enjoys camping, gardening and birding.

School of Business | facciamm@plu.edu | Maureen Faccia, MBA, is a Visiting Professor at PLU School of Business since 2016 teaching graduate level courses.  Maureen brings over 25 years of industry business experience in marketing, product and brand management, business strategy and operations leadership in a variety of sectors from consumer packaged goods and building products to non-profit human services and healthcare.   At PLU, Maureen has taught Marketing Management and Healthcare courses and is passionate about providing mentorship to students.   Maureen holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from University of Delaware and a Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in healthcare from Pacific Lutheran University. Currently, Maureen is an Administrative Director of Women’s Careline at MultiCare Health System, the largest system of its kind in the state.  She has oversight of 23 ambulatory clinics, Women’s Health virtual programs, and Family Childbirth Education programming. In other professional roles, Maureen led the marketing and product management of Milgard Windows & Doors, a subsidiary of Masco Corporation.  In this role she created a product roadmap and led the development of a cornerstone product for the Manufacturer.  She also led a major brand refresh including an award winning website, selling tools for dealers, and a national marketing campaign. Maureen lives in Gig Harbor with her husband of 20 years and daughter.  She is a passionate advocate for children and seniors, and has held positions on the Boards of United Way of Pierce County and Franke Tobey Jones in Tacoma.   She enjoys water sports including kayaking and paddleboarding, as well as hosting creative Maker events at her home. Education: Masters in Business Administration, Healthcare                  Pacific Lutheran University Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering                                        University of Delaware Professional Certifications: Certificate of Executive Leadership, Nonprofit Executive Leadership Institute of University of Washington Certified Trainer, Participative Leadership Areas of Emphasis or Expertise: Marketing, brand and product development Developing strategic business and operating plans Healthcare Ambulatory Operations Professional Memberships/Organizations: American Marketing Association (AMA) Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market Development (SHSMD) American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) .