Kristen Thomas is an alum of Pacific University’s dental hygiene program, graduating in 2010. She then worked as a clinical restorative dental hygienist for several years in a managed care organization before pursuing a career in education.
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With a doctorate in educational leadership from Portland State University, Stephanie Stokamer has taught in and administered undergraduate and graduate community-based learning programs since 2005. Her scholarship focuses on civic engagement and experiential learning, particularly with respect to pedagogical practices and faculty development.
Josephine Ragolia joined the Pacific University Libraries faculty as an assistant professor and Student Success Librarian in July 2018. In that role, she developed and directed the undergraduate unit of the Center for Learning and Student Success (CLASS) and taught introductory information literacy sessions, helping undergraduate students learn to locate and assess reliable sources for their research.
Dr. Mitchell is a clinical faculty member who works closely with graduate students to prepare them for their speech-language pathology clinical experiences in school-based settings, teaching courses in clinical methods and school-age language and literacy disorders.
Dr. Scott Klemens received his BS in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine from California Lutheran University in 2005. He went on to attend Southern California College of Optometry, where he earned his Doctor of Optometry degree in 2009.
Dr. Halimi is a seasoned higher education administrator with more than 20 years of experience designing and delivering high impact learning offerings both locally and globally. At Pacific, she serves in a leadership administrative position as director of International Programs and Senior International Officer.
Holly Erenfield graduated from Oregon Health and Sciences University in 2002 and has 17 years of clinical experience as a dental hygienist. She completed her master’s degree in dental hygiene from the Ohio State University, focusing on education and leadership.
Kathryn Dolphin teaches courses in the kinesiology, sport leadership and management, and philosophy programs at Pacific University. She currently serves as the faculty chair of the College of Arts & Sciences and has been a dedicated member of the Institutional Review Board and the faculty advisor for a number of student organizations.
Alex Bove teaches a wide range of courses in the English Department, including 19th century British literature, literary theory, and special topics in film and literature.
Dr. Bompiani is a pediatric physical therapy residency program graduate from Oregon Health and Sciences University and has been a board certified pediatric clinical specialist since 2010. She has worked in multiple settings across pediatric physical therapy and is passionate about connecting and facilitating collaboration amongst therapists across various practice settings.