Nathan Gibbs specializes in audiovisual storytelling and media strategy for on-demand, live streaming and broadcast media. Prior to joining PLNU in 2022, he taught multimedia and broadcast news courses as a faculty member in the department of journalism and mass communication at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. He directed KACU, the city’s NPR station, introduced live ESPN+ streaming, created podcast studios, and ushered in curriculum revisions during his tenure. Prior to his time in Texas, Gibbs worked for nine years at KPBS in San Diego, California.

Rev. Dr. Holland Prior is passionate about words. She joined the faculty at PLNU in 2022, and she directs both the College Composition program and the Loma Writing Center. She also teaches courses in rhetoric, composition, writing theory, and pedagogy. Prior’s areas of specialty include Christian rhetorics, writing centers, and writing program administration, and her published work has appeared in a variety of scholarly and creative venues.

Roberta "Robbie" Lavery is an occupational therapist and educator with over a decade of experience spanning pediatric, hospital, clinic, school, and home-based settings. She specializes in early intervention, feeding, and sensory integration, and is passionate about family-centered care and mentoring the next generation of OTs.  As a founding faculty member of the program, she is committed to advancing trauma-informed, evidence-based practice and fostering strong connections between students, clients, and the community.

Dr. Triebold earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from Purdue University. Prior to doctoral work, he earned an M.S. in Mathematics from Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis and a B.S. in Mathematics from Olivet Nazarene University. He specializes in the modeling of biological systems.    Dr. Triebold is also an MAA Project NExT fellow.

Dr. Triebold’s research interests lie in the development and use of computational models of fluid-solid interactions to better understand red blood cell motion in the microvasculature.