Center for Leadership Studies Faculty

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. 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

Provost

Northwest University

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

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

Associate Provost

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

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

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. Matt Nelson

Professor

Psychology

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

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

Professor

Theology, Philosophy

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