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Center for Leadership Studies Faculty

Dr. Rowlanda Cawthon

Dr. Rowlanda Cawthon

Dean, Associate Professor

College of Business

  • Ed.D. Brandman University, 2014
  • M.A. Chapman University, 2006
  • B.A. University of Puget Sound, 1999
Dr. Matt Nelson

Dr. Matt Nelson

Dean, Professor

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

  • Ph.D. University of Southern California, 1995
  • M.A. Pepperdine University, 1985
  • B.A. Vanguard University, 1982
Dr. DeLonn Rance

Dr. DeLonn Rance

Co-Director/Dean, Professor

Center for Leadership Studies

  • Ph.D. Fuller Theological Seminary, 2004
  • M.A. Vanguard University, 1993
  • M.A. Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, 1983
  • B.S. Bethany University of the Assemblies of God, 1982
Dr. Sarah Drivdahl

Dr. Sarah Drivdahl

Dean, Professor

College of Arts and Sciences, Psychology

  • Ph.D. Kent State University, 2000
  • M.A. Kent State University, 1997
  • B.A. Western Washington University, 1994
Dr. Valerie Rance

Dr. Valerie Rance

Co-Director/Dean, Associate Professor

Center for Leadership Studies

  • Ph.D. Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, 2017
  • M.A. Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, 2009
  • B.S. Bethany University of the Assemblies of God, 1980
Dr. Ben Thomas

Dr. Ben Thomas

Associate Provost


  • Ph.D. Azusa Pacific University
  • M.B.A. Northwest University
  • M.A. Fuller Theological Seminary
  • B.A. Northwest University
Dr. David Hymes

Dr. David Hymes

Professor

Old Testament

  • Ph.D. University of Wales, 2010
  • Th.M. Princeton Theological Seminary, 1984
  • M.Div. Princeton Theological Seminary, 1983
  • B.A. Bethany Bible College, 1978
Dr. Suzan Kobashigawa

Dr. Suzan Kobashigawa

Professor

Education, TESL

  • Ph.D. Indiana U. of Pennsylvania, 2006
  • M.A. School for International Training, 1995
  • TESL Cert. Seattle University, 1990
  • B.A. Northwest College, 1987
Dr. Tony Pizelo

Dr. Tony Pizelo

Professor

Business

  • Ph.D. Seattle Pacific University, 2018
  • M.A. Seattle Pacific University, 2015
  • M.A. Washington State University, 1993
  • B.A. Gonzaga University, 1990
Dr. Jack Wisemore

Dr. Jack Wisemore

Professor

Theology, Philosophy

  • Ph.D. University of St. Andrews, 2001
  • M.Div. Mennonite Brethren Biblical Sem., 1991
  • B.A. University of Washington, 1987

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