Faculty

A

Lisa Aepfelbacher (2011)
Nursing
B.S.N. Boston University
M.S. Case Western Reserve University

Glenna Afflerbaugh (2015)
Dental Hygiene
A.A.S. Clark College
B.S. Eastern Washington University
M.Ed. Concordia University

Mohammed "Giga" Alqeeq (2022)T-T
Cybersecurity
B.A. Clark College
A.T.A. Everett Community College
CSIE, CSAE, CNSP, CNVP, CSAP, CASP+, PenTest+, CySA+, Sec+, MCSD, MCSA, MCP, 2xMS, 5xMTA

Kathryn Anastasi (2020)
Library
B.S. Macalester College
M.L.S. Queens College, City University of New York

Roberto P. Anitori (2013)
Biology
B.S., Ph.D. University of New South Wales      

Donald L. Appert (1990)
Music
B.M, M.M., New England Conservatory
D.M.A. University of Kansas

Michael D. Arnold (1989)
Exercise Science, Physical Education
A.S. North Country Community College
B.S.E. Northwest Missouri State University
M.S. Northeast Missouri State University
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist    

Patricia A. Atkinson (2015)
Economics
B.A. Marist
M.S. Portland State University
Ed.D. Washington State University

B

Angie Bailey (2009)
Nursing
B.S.N., M.N., D.N.P. Washington State University

Karl L. Bailey (2006)
Chemistry
B.S. California Polytechnic State University
Ph.D. University of California, Davis

Kristine T. Barker (1993)
Mathematics
B.A. Willamette University
M.A. University of Oregon   

Kayoko Y. Barnhill (1994)
Mathematics
B.A.S. University of California, Davis
M.A. California State University, Sacramento         

Christina "Tina" Colby Barsotti (1992)
Engineering
B.S., M.S. Washington State University  

Rheannin Becke (2016)
Transitional Studies
M.S. Marquette University
M.A University of Alaska Southeast

Gene Biby (2011)
Drama
B.S., M.S. Murray State University
Ph.D. Southern Illinois University

Aaron S. Bingham (1994)
Mathematics
B.A. University of California, Los Angeles
M.A. California State University, Sacramento      

Sarah Blanchette (2023)T-T
Addiction Counseling Education
B.A.S., A.A. Science College of the Redwoods
B.A. University of California Davis
M.S.W Eastern Washington University

Mark E. Bolke (2000)
Biology
B.S., M.S. Portland State University  

Halina Brant-Zawadzki (2022)T-T
Nursing
BS Lewis and Clark College
BSN, MSN University of Portland
PhD University of Washington

Amy Bratton (2017)
Communication Studies
B.A. University of Memphis
M.S. Portland State University

Veronica P. Brock (1995)
Health and Physical Education
B.S. Eastern Washington University
M.S. East Stroudsburg University    

C

Paul A. Casillas (1990)
Mathematics
A.B. Augustana College, Illinois
M.A. University of Iowa
M.S. University of Oregon

Amy Castellano (2016)
Phlebotomy
B.S. University of Arizona
N.D. National College of Natural Medicine

Carlos J. Castro (2006)
Sociology
B.A., M.A., M.C.R.P., Ph.D. University of Oregon   

Joseph Cavalli (2018)
History
B.A. Portland State University
M.A. University of Portland

Michael V. Ceriello (2007)
Political Science
B.A. University of California, Santa Barbara
M.A. Western Washington University        

Anthony J. Chennault (2008)
Biology
B.A. University of Puget Sound
M.S. Portland State University

Lindsay Christopher (2014)
English
B.A. Mercyhurst University
M.A. University of Buffalo
Ph.D. University of Denver

Steven Clark (2011)
Biology
B.A. Linfield College
M.A. Lewis and Clark College
M.S. Portland State University

Valerie S. Cline (2011)
Nursing
A.D.N. Clark College
B.S.N. Washington State University, Vancouver
M.S.N. Walden University    

Cara Cocchiarella (2016)
Health and Physical Education
B.A., M. S., Ed.D. University of Montana

Adam Coleman (2011)
Computer Technology
A.A.S. Clark College
B.S. Eastern Washington University  

Shayna Collins (2012)
Counseling/Human Development
B.A., M.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato

Lisa E. Conway (2003)
Art
B.F.A. University of Michigan
M.F.A. Louisiana State University

Kathryn "Kate" Cook (2014)
Mathematics
B.A. Principia College
M.S. California State University

Amanda Crochet (2011)
Chemistry
B.S. Tulane University
Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley

Catherine Crosby (2016)
Biology
B.S. Western Washington University
M.S., PhD. Washington State University

Meghan Crozier (2021)T-T
Early Childhood Education
B.A. North Park University
M.A. Aurora University

William T. Cushwa (1995)
Biology
B.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.S., Ph.D. University of California, Davis        

D

Jill C. Darley-Vanis (2006)
English
B.A. Oregon State University
M.A. Portland State University

Kushlani de Soyza (2013)
Women’s Studies
B.S. Northwestern University
M.Ed. University of Cincinnati
M.A. Portland State University
M.F.A. Oregon State University      

Tanya Diaz-Kozlowski (2020)
Women Studies
B.S. The University of Wisconsin Parkside
M.S. Eastern Illinois University
Ph.D. The University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

Marylynne Diggs (1998)
English
B.A. University of Alabama
M.A., Ph.D. University of Oregon          

Alison Dolder (2017)
Baking and Pastry Arts
A.A.S. Clark College
Certified Executive Pastry Chef
ServSafe Certified

Elizabeth Donley (2011)
English
B.A. DePaul University
M.A., M.F.A. Chapman University  

Kendra Duncan (2023)T-T 
Early Childhood Education
B.S., Creighton University
M.S., Doctorate, The University of Memphis

E

Allen "Mark" Eddinger (2018)T-T
Mathematics
B.S. DeVry Institute of Technology
M.S. Western Washington University

Kevin Edwards (2023)T-T
Technical Services and Systems Librarian
M.L.I.S., M.F.A. University of Washington
B.A. Southern Oregon University

Bruce Elgort (2020)T-T
Computer Technology
B.S. Stevens Institute of Technology
M.S. New York University – Polytechnic Institute

Rebecca Engel (2017)
American Sign Language
B.S. Oregon State University
M.Ed. Western Oregon University

Mary E. Evens (2000)
Business Technology
B.A. Central Washington University
M.A. Pepperdine University   

Amy Ewing-Johnson (2018)
Dental Hygiene
A.S., B.S., MSEd. Indiana University   

F

Jason "Jay" Fancher (2022)T-T 
Anthropology
B.A. Humboldt State University
Ph.D. Washington State University

Nadine L. Fattaleh (2002)
Chemistry
B.A. Scripps College
M.S. Carnegie Mellon University   

Melissa Favara (2018)T-T
English
B.A. Western Michigan University
M.A. The Pennsylvania State University   

Heidi Fay (2009)T-T 
Pharmacy
CP, A.A. Clark College

Caron Ford (2015)
Transitional Studies
A.S. Bakersfield College
B.A. San Francisco State University
M.A California State University   

Nicholas C. Forrest (1996)
Political Science
B.A. St. Joseph's College
M.A., Ph.D. Northwestern University

Van A. Forsyth (1995)
History
B.A. University of California, Berkeley
M.A. San Francisco State University

Tyler Frank (2019) T-T
Transitional Studies
B.A. University of Michigan
M.A. University of Arizona

Robert "Earl" Frederick (2017)
Culinary
A.A.S. Johnson & Wales University
B.S. Warner Pacific College

Jacob Funk (2016)
Music
B.S. John Brown University
M.M. University of British Columbia
D.M.A. University of Missouri - Kansas City

G

Sara L. Gallow (1999)
English as a Second Language
B.A. Michigan State University
M.A. Ball State University

Michael A. Godson (1995)
Automotive Technology
A.A.S. Clark College
A.S.E. Master Automotive Technician

Deena M. Godwin (2008)
Communication Studies
B.A. Dana College
M.S. South Dakota State University

Donald M. Gonser (1994)
Diesel
A.S. Oregon Institute of Technology
A.S.E. Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician     

Zachary M. Grant (2006)
Library
B.A. Oregon State University
M.L.S. Emporia State University

Garrett C. Gregor (2002)
Mathematics
B.S. University of Utah
M.S. Humboldt State University     

Gothard C. Grey (2004)
Physics
B.S. (Physics) University of Utah
B.S. (Chemistry) University of Utah
B.S. (Mathematics) University of Utah
M.S. California Institute of Technology
Ph.D. University of Wisconsin, Madison    

Aaron Guerra (2017)
Culinary
A.O.S. Le Cordon Bleu Culinary College 

H

Marilyn Hale (2010)
Transitional Studies
B.S. University of Montana-Western
M.Ed. Montana State University        

Kathrena L. Halsinger (2001)
Art/Graphic Design
B.A. Western Washington University     

Adnan A. Hamideh (2002)
Business Administration
B.A., B.S., Ed.D. Portland State University
M.B.A. California State University      

Douglas Harris (2018)T-T
Music
B.A. University of Florida
M.M., D.A. University of Northern Colorado

William Hausinger (2018)
Welding
GTAW, GMAW, FCAW-G, FCAW-S, SMAW, SAW Certifications

Melanie Hendry (2019)
Baking

Rebecca Herman (2015)
Dental Hygiene
A.S. Clark College
B.S., M.Ed. Concordia University

Alejandra Herring (2020)
Business Technology
A.A. Clark College

Grant N. Hottle (2013)
Art
B.F.A. University of Oklahoma
M.F.A. University of Oregon  

Christina Howard (2018)
Biology/Anatomy & Physiology
B.S., M.S. Portland State University 

Garrett L. Hoyt (2013)
Health and Physical Education
B.S., PhD. Brigham Young University
M.S. Colorado State University

Carol C. Hsu (2010)
Engineering
B.S., M.S. The University of Texas, Austin

Dwight W. Hughes (2003)
Network Technology
B.S. Northern Arizona University
M.A. University of Phoenix
Certifications in A+, Network+, MCP, CCAI, CCNA     

J

Hannah Jackson (2016)
Mathematics
B.S. Willamette University
M.S. Syracuse University

Debra R. Jenkins (2000)
Early Childhood Education/Psychology
A.A.S Clark College
B.A., M.A. Pacific Oaks College
M.S., Ph.D. University of Phoenix           

Tina Jenkins (2023)T-T 
Mechatronics
A.A., A.A.T, A.A.T Clark College
B.S. Eastern Washington University

Elizabeth Jochim (2022)T-T 
Allied Health
M.A. Grand Canyon University
B.S. Seattle University
Certifications R.N.

Andrew B. Johnson (2013)
Business and Technology
B.A. George Fox University
M.A. University of Phoenix     

Brandon Johnson (2022)T-T 
Automotive
A.S.E. Master Automotive Technician
A.A.S. Universal Technical Institute

Catherine E. Johnston (2007)
English as a Second Language
B.A. DePaul University
M.A. University of San Francisco           

K

Yusufu Kamara (2015)
Economics
B.S. University of Sierra Leone
M.A., Ph.D. University of Kansas  

Mark L. Keats (2020)T-T
English
A.A. Howard Community College
B.A., M.F.A. University of Maryland-College Park
Ph.D. Texas Tech University

Sally J. Keely (1996)
Mathematics
B.S., M.S. Portland State University     

Darcy Kennedy (2019)
Chemistry
M.S. University of Washington

Izad Khormaee (2003)
Computer Science and Engineering
B.S., M.S. Iowa State University
M.B.A. University of Oregon

Travis T. Kibota (1994)
Biology
B.S. University of California, Los Angeles
M.S., Ph.D. University of Oregon

Raymond T. Korpi (2000)
English
B.S., M.A. University of Nebraska
Ph.D. Washington State University   

David L. Kosloski (1998)
Communication Studies
Speech B.A. Georgia State University, Atlanta
M.A. Central Michigan University       

Sarah Kuzera (2017)
Medical Assisting
A.S., B.S., Everest College
M.B.A., Bryan University
Ed.D. Capella University

Jesse Kysar (2020)
Engineering
B.S., M.S., Washington State University

L

Molly Lampros (2022)T-T 
Communication Studies
M.A. Pacific University
B.A., M.A. Portland State University

Bo Li (2023)T-T
Nursing
Bachelor’s and Master’s, Nanchang University
Doctorate, Jasonville University

Julie Lemmond (2016) 
Business Administration
B.S., M.B.A. Marylhurst University

Josephine "Josie" Lesage (2022)T-T
Environmental Sciences
B.S. University of California, Santa Barbara
M.A., Ph.D. University of California, Santa Cruz

Xiunu "Sophie" Lin (2016)
Physics
B.S. Xiamen University
Ph.D. University of Washington

Mackenzie Loyet (2021)T-T 
Biology
B.A. Knox College
M.A., M.S. Indiana University Bloomington

Kenneth S. Luchini (2013)
Mechatronics
A.S. Diablo Valley College
B.S. California State University, Chico

Dianne Lucia (2022)
Nursing
B.S.N. University of Portland
M.S.N. Western Governors University

Donald Ludwig (2015)
Sociology
A.A Spokane Community College
B.A. Whitworth College
M.S. Princeton Theological Seminary
M.S. Rutgers University
Ph.D. International University of Graduate Studies

Michael Ludwig (2014)
Dental Hygiene
A.A.S. Clark College
B.S. Eastern Washington University
M.Ed. Concordia University

Nicholas Luisi (2019)
Nursing
A.A.S. Raritan Valley Community College
M.S.N. Capella University

Sarah M. Luther (2013)
Mathematics
B.A., M.A. Lewis and Clark College
M.S. Texas A&M University

Meredith Lynch (2016)
Transitional Studies
B.A., M.A. University of Washington

Olga Lyubar (2019)
Health Information Management
B.S. University of Washington

M

Nicholas Macias (2017)
Computer Science and Engineering
B.S., M.S. George Washington University
M.A. Duke University
Ph.D. Virginia Polytechnic University

Michelle D. Mallory (2008)
Family Life/Early Childhood Education
B.S. Western Oregon State College
M.S. Portland State University       

Helen Martin (2007)
Business
B.A.S. Clark College
M.B.A. Georgia State University  
Doctorandus, Leiden University      

Rebecca L. Martin (2000)
Biology
B.A. Vassar College
M.A. Antioch University
M.S. Washington State University      

Mika Maruyama (2013)
Psychology
B.A. Utah State University
M.S., Ph.D. Portland State University     

Kanchan Mathur (2005)
Mathematics
B.A. Delhi University
M.S., Ph.D. Indian Institute of Technology   

Samuel May-Varas (2016)
Transitional Studies
B.A. University of South Florida
M.A.T. City University of Seattle
Ed.D. Lewis & Clark College

Heather J. McAfee (2013)
Geography
B.A. University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
M.A. University of Oregon        

Brian McVay (2014)
Welding
Certified Welding Educator
Certified Welding Inspector

Journeyman Ironworker 

Natalie R. Miles (2013)
Adult Basic Education
B.S., M.S. Valley City University

Christopher E. Milner (2007)
Mathematics
B.S. University of Puget Sound
M.S. Oregon State University

John J. Mitchell (2004)
Mathematics
B.Sc., M.Sc. University College Dublin  

April E. Mixon (2005)
Chemistry
B.S. Shippensburg University
M.S. Oregon State University

Brian Miyake (2022)T-T
Surveying and Geomatics
B.A. University of Wyoming

Victor Morales (2022)T-T
Philosophy
B.A. California State University, Northridge
M.A. California State University, Los Angeles
M.A., Ph.D. University of California, Riverside

Marisol Moreno-Ortiz (2020)
Library
B.A. Oregon State University
M.A. Portland State University
M.L.I.S. Louisiana State University

Jesse Morse (2022)T-T
English
B.A. Oberlin College
M.F.A. Naropa University
Ph.D. University of Denver

Nicole Mottier (2023)T-T
History
B.A, University of Illinois
M.A. University of Oxford
Doctorate, University of Chicago

N

Laura Nagel (2015)
Library
B.A. Pacific Lutheran University
M.A. University of Wisconsin - Madison

Erika L. Nava (2008)
Spanish
B.A. Oregon State University
M.A. University of Oregon

Tracy J. Nehnevaj (1992)
Mathematics
B.A., M.S. Eastern Washington University

Alexis Nelson (2014)
English
B.A. University of California
M.A. Portland State University

Julian Nelson (2005)
English
B.A., M.A. San Francisco State University
Ph.D. University of California, Davis          

Nancy E. Novak (2002)
English as a Second Language
B.A. Dartmouth College
Ed.M. Oregon State University
TESL Seattle University School of TESL        

O

Michiyo Okuhara (2010)
Japanese
A.A. Seisen Women’s Junior College
A.A. Clackamas Community College
B.S., M.E. Portland State University     

Thomas Olsen (2020)
Digital Media Arts
B.S. University of Oregon
Certificate Film Program, NW Film Center
M.F.A. Chapman University

P

Kathleen M. Perillo (1999)
Biology
B.A. University of Delaware
M.S. University of New Haven  

Tobias Peterson (2014)
English
B.A. Texas State University
M.A. George Mason University
M.F.A. Texas University

Valentina Pishchchanskaya-Cayanan (2019)
Counseling
B.A., M.S. University of Nevada Las Vegas

Joseph R. Pitkin (2000)
English
B.A. Utah State University
M.A. New Mexico State University
M.S. Washington State University   

Kristl Plinz (1999)
Digital Media Arts
B.S. California Polytechnic State University
M.S. Rochester Institute of Technology 

R

Heather Reynolds (2021)T-T
Nursing
BSN University of Washington
MSN Western Governors University

Janine Rieck (2022)T-T
Health Information Management
A.A.S. Central Oregon Community College
B.S., M.S. University of Cincinnati

Leslie J. Rivera (1997)
English as a Second Language
B.A. University of Portland
M.A. San Francisco State University

Gail R. Robinson (1993)
English
B.A. Miami University, Ohio
M.A. Portland State University

Marcia R. Roi (2000)
Chemical Dependency
B.S., M.S. Oklahoma State University
Ph.D. Oregon State University

Michele Roth (2016)
English as a Second Language
B.A. Reed College
M.A.T. University of Washington

Bevyn Rowland (2011)
Counseling/Human Development
B. A. University of Portland
M.A., PsyD. Pacific University

Jeff Rush (2023)T-T
Diesel Technology
A.A.S., MHCC, Mount Hood Community College

S. Layne Russell (2006)
Business
B.A. University of Memphis
J.D. College of William and Mary, Marshall Wythe School of Law

S

Katherine D. Sadler (2005)
History
B.A. Portland State University
M.A., Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles

Richa Sharma (2019)
Communications
M.B.A. Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management
M.S. Portland State University

Nicoleta Sharp (2008)
Physics
B.S., M.S. Universitatea Alexandru Ioan Cuza  

Kristin Sherwood (2018)
College 101
B.A. Lewis & Clark College
M.P.A. Portland State University

Dawn M.U. Shults (2009)
Pharmacy
C.Ph.T. Clark College        

Chris Smith (2021)
English
B.A. McDaniel College
M.A. University of Utah

Gerard M. Smith (1991)
English
B.S. Bowling Green State University
M.A. University of Toledo
Ph.D. Bowling Green State University    

Suzanne Southerland (2011)
Communication Studies
B.S. University of Portland
M.S. Portland State University 

Erin Staples (2011)
Health & Physical Education
B.S. University of North Texas
M.P.H. Portland State University

Senseney L. Stokes (2007)
Art/Photography
B.F.A. Rhode Island School of Design
M.F.A. University of New Mexico

Michelle Stoklosa (2016)
Geology
B.A. Franklin & Marshall College
M.S., Ph.D. University of Wisconsin - Madison

Kimberly A. Sullivan (1992)
English
B.A. Belhaven College
M.A. Mississippi State University

Natasja Swartz (2022)T-T
Chemistry
B.S., B.A. University of California at Santa Barbara
Ph.D. Portland State University

T

Kristina Taylor (2010)
Dental Hygiene
A.A.S. Clark College
B.S. Eastern Washington University
M.S. Portland State University

Sarah J. Theberge (2000)
Early Childhood Education/Family Studies
A.A.S. Clark College
B.A., M.A. Pacific Oaks College

Cydney Topping (2022)T-T
English
B.A. Eastern Oregon University
M.A. DePaul University

Elizabeth R. Torgerson (2010)
Nursing
A.A. Clackamas Community College
B.S.N. OHSU School of Nursing
M.S.N. Washington State University, Vancouver     

Ruth Trejo (2011)
Chemistry
B.S., M.S. University of California, San Diego

Michael Tucker (2022)T-T
Cybersecurity
B.S., M.S. National University  

U

Elizabeth C. Ubiergo (2008)
Spanish
B.A., M.A. University of Oregon     

V

Amy VahnDijk (2019)
Nursing
A.D.N. Clark College
B.S.N., D.N.P Washington State University

Edna Villa (2023)T-T
Nursing
Bachelor’s  West Coast University
Master’s, Western Governors University

W

Michelle Walty (2018)
Mathematics
B.S. George Fox University
M.S., Ph.D. Texas Tech University

Robert Weston (2015)
Mathematics
B.S. Oregon State University
M.A. The City College of New York

Jim Wilkins-Luton (2000)
English
B.A Whitworth University
M.A. Gonzaga University
Ed.D. George Fox University

Caleb N. White (2013)
Advanced Manufacturing
A.O.S. Universal Technical Institute

Alan Wiest (2012)
Health & Physical Education
A.S. Lane Community College
B.S., M.S. University of Oregon  

X

Y

Tess Yevka (2015)
Psychology
B.S. Marylhurst University
M.S. Portland State University

Z

Gibran Zogbi (2022)T-T
Accounting
B.S. Miami University
M.B.A. Cleveland State University
D.B.A. George Fox University

David Zonana (2023)T-T
Biology
B.S.  Bowdoin College
Doctorate University of Colorado


Tenure Track is indicated by T-T