Our faculty are the reason that Multnomah is what it is. They are at the top of their game and leverage their expertise to maximize the impact of their students. Our faculty and staff are passionate about seeing each and every student step into the plan God has for them and helping that come to fruition.

Our Faculty

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Ruben Alvarado, Th.M.
Assistant Professor, Pastoral Ministry & Community Development
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Emma Baumert, M.S.Ed.
Assistant Professor, Exercise Science
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Pamela Beilby, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biochemistry
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Greg Burch, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Chair, Global Studies; Director, Master of Arts in Global Development and Justice
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Renee Duffy, M.A.B.T.S.
Assistant Professor, Bible and Theology
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Karen Fancher, D.Int.St.
Professor, Global Studies and Master of Arts in Global Development and Justice
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Matthew S. Farlow, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Pastoral Ministry & Community Development
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Sarah Gall, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Biology
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Rob Hildebrand, D.Min.
Associate Professor and Chair, Youth and Educational Ministries; Assistant Dean, School of Biblical and Theological Studies
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Domani Hintze-Pothen, D.A.
Associate Professor, English
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Rebekah Josberger, Ph.D.
Program Chair, Master of Biblical Studies; Professor, Hebrew and Old Testament
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Kristyn Kidney, M.A.
Associate Professor and Chair, TESOL; Director, Master of Arts in TESOL
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Karl Kutz, Ph.D.
Professor of Biblical Languages and Bible; Chair of Biblical Languages
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Heather Lohmolder, M.B.A.
Director and Chair, Business Administration Program; Assistant Professor, Business Administration
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Ray Lubeck, D.Th.
Professor, Bible and Theology
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Paul Louis Metzger, Ph.D.
Professor, Christian Theology and Theology of Culture; Director of New Wine, New Wineskins
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Victor Reynolds, Ph.D.
Faculty Moderator and Assistant Professor; NAIA Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR)
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Michelle Reilly, M.A.T., M.A.C.
Assistant Professor of Psychology
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Jon Robertson
Associate Professor, Greek and New Testament
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Doug Schaak, D.A.
Professor and Chair, English
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Steve Studebaker
Professor, Theology
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Danielle Render Turmaud, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Director, Master of Arts in Counseling
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Alin L. Vrancila
Provost; Academic Dean for Online Learning
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Kristen M. White, Psy.D.
Professor of Counseling

Adjunct Faculty

Our adjunct faculty play a significant role in education here at Multnomah University. They are comprised of experts in their fields from all over and have a strong desire to share their unique knowledge and expertise with our students. Our adjunct faculty are passionate about seeing each and every student step into the plan God has for them. View our adjunct faculty here.

Our Staff

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Gary Akiyama
Head Golf Coach
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Ben Barber
Head Coach, Men and Women's Cross Country; Head Coach, Men and Women's Track & Field
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William Beck III
Director of University Events
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Quinn Curry
Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball
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Sunshine Eddy
Associate VP of Student and Social Impact
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Carlos Fernandez
Dean of Spiritual Life & Cultural Integration
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Sam Fredrickson
Graduate and Seminary Admissions Counselor
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Tayo Gem
Head Coach, Men's Basketball
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Becca Jones, M.A. MFT LPC
Associate VP of People, Culture & Belonging
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Jose Lopez
Roger's Cafe Manager
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Caden Lowman
Resident Director and Housing Coordinator
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Corey Mehl
Associate VP of Athletics & Enrollment
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Linsey Montgomery
Senior Women's Administrator; Assistant Coach, Men and Women's Track & Field
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Lisa Newbore
Director of Presidential Academic Operations
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Caitlin O'Donnell
Head Athletic Trainer
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Sarah Parker
Assistant Athletic Director of Communications
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Dalon Parker
Head Coach, Men and Women's Soccer
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Janis Rehmke
Mailroom and Campus Store Manager
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Carlie Shoup
Director of Admissions
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Joe Slavens, Ph.D.
Vice President of Student and Social Impact
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Reid Takatsuka
Head Women's Basketball Coach
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Jessica Taylor, Ph.D.
Interim President
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Alan Tovar
Director of Student Success
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Diana Villalpando
Head Coach, Women's Volleyball
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Derek White
Head Coach, Men and Women's Developmental Track & Field; Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
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Olivia Williams
Undergraduate Admissions Counselor

*This is not an exhaustive list of the staff at Multnomah University. Those included on this page are staff members from Admissions, Athletics Recruiting, Student Life, Diversity and Inclusive Development. Advancement, the Office of the Registrar, Financial Aid, and Marketing & Communications teams are listed below but do not include biography pages.

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Linette Bethurum
Pathways Manager (503) 251-6444
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Barbara Fetters
Registrar Operations Coordinator (503) 251-5374
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Joe Pfeiffer
Director of Advancement Operations (503) 251-5354
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Deborah Rezene
Associate VP of Enrollment Management (503) 251-5339
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Amy Stephens, M.A.
Registrar (503) 251-5371

Board of Trustees

Rev. Dr. Cliff Chappell
Pastor
Vancouver, WA

Mr. Paul Colligan
CEO, Internet Company
Portland, OR

Mr. Austin Hodges
Chief Marketing Officer
Tualatin, OR

Mr. Chuck Landers, Treasurer
CPA
Portland, OR

Ms. Adrienne Livingston, Member at Large
Nonprofit Manager
Clackamas, OR

Mr. Brent Mesquit, Secretary
Program Manager
Portland, OR

Dr. Jay Mosser, Chair
Pastor
University Place, WA

Mr. Nathan Nymeyer
Speaker Coordinator
Vancouver, WA

Mrs. Joyce Schroeder, Vice Chair
Elementary Education Teacher, Missionary
Englewood, CO

Pastor Victor Alvarizares
Senior Pastor
Tigard, OR