Personnel

Administration
Administrative Directors & Coordinators
How to Contact
Graduate Program Faculty
Correspondence Register

Administration

Jeremy Johnson (2025) B.A., Northwest University, 1998 M.A., Global University, 2005 Ed.D. Southeastern University, 2019	President
Sarah Drivdahl (2002) B.A., Western Washington University, 1994 M.A., Kent State University, 1997 Ph.D., Kent State University, 2000	Provost
Rick Engstrom (2022) B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University, 2005 M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary, 2010 Ed.D., Seattle University, 2020	Vice President, Student Development
Ryan Porter (2022) B.A., Pomona College, 1999 M.B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2005	Chief Financial Officer
Ben Thomas (2026) B.A., Northwest University, 1999 M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary, 2005 M.B.A., Northwest University, 2007 Ph.D., Azusa Pacific University, 2016	Vice President, Enrollment and Marketing

Administrative Directors & Coordinators

Academic Success and Advising, Director	Chrystal Helmcke
Admissions, Director for Undergraduate Operations	Heather Lewis
Admissions, Senior Director	Jorine Johnson
Admissions, Director for Online Admissions	Lise Mowery
Advancement, Executive Director	Justin Kawabori
Alumni and Parent Relations, Director	Development Office
Athletics, Director	Gary McIntosh
Campus Facilities, Director	Brian Chance
Career Development, Director	Sarah Hommas
Center for English Language Education, Director	Li Lowry
Center for Leadership Studies, Director	DeLonn and Valerie Rance
Center for Online and Extended Education (COEE), Director	Jessica Herbison
College of Social & Behavioral Science, Student Services Director	Daniela Steinkamp
Conference and Event Services, Director	Conference and Event Services
Controller	Bernie Rundquist
Housing Coordinator	Housing
Human Resources, Director	Amanda Bowman
Information Technology, Director	Justin Crews
International Student Services, Director	Li Lowry
Library, Director	Hannah Co
Marketing, Director	Tim Mushen
Multicultural Life, Director	Multicultural Life Staff
NU Foundation, Executive Director	Justin Kawabori
Office of the President	Office of the President
Office of the Provost, Associate Provost	Office of the Provost
Registrar	Sandy Hendrickson
Safety / Security, Director	Roy Steigerwait
Student Development, Vice President	Rick Engstrom
Student Financial Services, Director	Cynthia Kennedy

How to Contact

Email Contact:	Personnel at Northwest can be contacted by email or phone, as listed in the Employee Directory [ https://eagle.northwestu.edu/directory/ ]. The University Receptionist can provide general answers and directory assistance, and can be reached at 425.822.8266 or info@northwestu.edu. (We cannot accept collect phone calls.)
	Northwest email addresses generally follow the convention of firstname.lastname@northwestu.edu (employees) or firstname.lastnameYY@northwestu.edu (students, including their 2-digit entrance year YY).

Phone Contact:	Personnel at Northwest can be contacted by phone through the University Receptionist at 425.822.8266. No collect phone calls can be accepted. A complete Directory can be found at http://eagle.northwestu.edu/directory/.

Graduate Program Faculty

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W| X | Y | Z

Clint Bryan (2015)	College of Arts, Sciences, and Technology, Dean Associate Professor, English B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1988 M.H., Tiffan University, 2011 Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University, 2016
Robert Campbell (2015)	College of Social and Behavioral Science, Dean Associate Professor, Psychology B.A., Northwest University, 2010 M.A., Northwest University, 2012 PsyD Northwest University, 2015
Rowlanda Cawthon (2015)	College of Professional Studies, Dean School of Business, School of Education, Center for Leaderships Studies Associate Professor, Business B.A., University of Puget Sound, 1999 M.A., Brandman University, 2006 Ed. D., Brandman University, 2014
Troy Decker (2025)	Associate Professor, Physician Assistant Studies B.A., Jamestown College, 1993 Certificate P.A., Augsburg College Physician Assistant Program, 2001 M.P.A.S, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, 2017 D.MSc., University of Lynchburg, (2025, in progress)
Heather Deibler (2023)	School of Physician Assistant Medicine, Dean Associate Professor, Physician Assistant Studies B.A., Furman University, 1999 Pre-Med Studies, Furman University, 1999 M.S.P.A.S., Arcadia University, 2003
Laura DesEnfants (2024)	Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies B.A., North Dakota State University, 2013 MPAS, Bethel University, 2015 DMSc, University of Lynchburg, 2023
Genee’ Glascoe (2022)	Assistant Professor, Psychology B.S., University of Central Florida, 2012 M.A., University of Central Florida, 2015 Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 2023
Elizabeth Irwin (2021)	Associate Professor, Clinical Psychology B.A., Northwest University, 2001 M.A., Seattle Pacific University, 2003 Ph.D., Seattle Pacific University, 2007
Nikki Liu Johnson (2016)	Associate Professor, Psychology B.A., Azusa Pacific University, 2010 M.A., Azusa Pacific University, 2013 PsyD Azusa Pacific University, 2016
Rachel Kerrigan (2021)	Associate Professor, Counseling B.A., Western Washington University, 2000 M.A., Wheaton College, 2002 Ph.D. Regent University, 2022
Esther McCartney (2021)	Assistant Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling B.S., North Greenville University, 2012 M.Ed., William and Mary, 2015 Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 2021
Matt Nelson (1997)	Professor, Psychology B.A., Vanguard University, 1982 M.A., Pepperdine University, 1985 Ph.D., University of Southern California, 1995
Todd Nelson (2014)	Associate Professor, Management B.A., Whitman College, 1984 J.D., University of Notre Dame, 1988 M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary, 2013
J.P. O’Connor (2022)	Assistant Professor, Theology B.A., Northwest University, 2010 M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary, 2015 Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary, 2020
Rachel Partsch (2021)	Assistant Professor, Research Psychology B.A., Northwest University, 2011 M.A., Northwest University, 2014 Ed.S., Regent University, 2018 Ph.D., Regent University, 2021
Tong Pineda (2024)	Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies B.A., University of the Philippines, 1985 M.D., De La Sale University, 1990
Alisha Plummer (2024)	Associate Professor, Physician Assistant Studies MS, Bethel University, 2015 BS, Charter Oak State College, 2010
Nicole Reichhart (2024)	Associate Professor, Physician Assistant Studies B.A., State University of New York at Cortland, 2008 MPAS, Albany Medical college, 2012 PA Fellowship, Eastern Virginia Medical School, 2013
Jack Wisemore (1994, 2001)	Professor, Theology, Philosophy B.A., University of Washington, 1987 M.Div., Mennonite Brethren Biblical Sem., 1991 Ph.D., University of St. Andrews, 2001
Joshua Ziefle (2011)	College of Ministry, Dean Professor, History B.A., Houghton College, 2002 M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary, 2005 Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary, 2011

In addition to these full-time faculty, adjunct faculty are used to augment the curriculum based on their recognized academic and professional achievements in specific disciplines. Consult individual course syllabi for the instructor’s background and professional expertise.

Correspondence Register

Mail contact may be addressed to Northwest University
P.O. Box 579, Kirkland, WA 98083-0579
Telephone contact: 425.822.8266 Fax: 425.827.0148
Street address: 5520 - 108th Ave. NE – Kirkland, WA 98033

Questions or matters of business should be directed to the following offices

Academic Information		Provost
Admissions Matters		Enrollment Management
Alumni Information		University Advancement
Deferred Payments		Student Financial Services
Employment		Administrative Services
Faculty, Curriculum, and Academic Policies		Provost
Financial Aid		Student Financial Services
Programs and degrees offered (including campus tours)		Enrollment Management
Prospective Student Information and Applications		Enrollment Management
Scholarships		Student Financial Services
Student Housing
	Non-commuting single students	Campus Housing
	On-campus family students	Campus Housing
	Off-campus family students	Campus Housing
Transfer of Credit		Registrar
Veterans Matters		Veterans School Certifying Official

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