Jennifer Armentrout, B.S., CAPM
Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Directors at WCIU. B.S. in Business Administration, Liberty University; CAPM certified.
Sean Curran, M.A.
Advancement Services Specialist at WCIU. M.A. in English Literature, California State University, Northridge.
Tom Rutherford, B.S.
Director of Enrollment at WCIU with eight years of service, former Registrar, and missionary to Japan. Holds a B.S. in Accounting from CSU Chico.
Marquettia Bivens, M.B.A., B.S.
Registrar at WCIU with 17+ years of experience in academic administration and student services. M.B.A. and B.S. in Technical Management.
Theresa Babbitt, B.A.
Director of Communications and Marketing at WCIU and experienced event producer. B.A. in Christian Ministries and Biblical Studies, Azusa Pacific University.
Ericka Otárola, B.A.
Admissions Coordinator at WCIU with 9 years of experience in international admissions and a student-first mindset. B.A. in English (Translation), Summa Cum Laude.
Chris Kraiss
Chief Technology Officer at WCIU. Founder of ClearPath Technology, combining entrepreneurial experience with a mission-driven approach to systems and support.
Erin Moriarty
Fractional Chief People Officer at WCIU. Erin is a passionate leader in human resources who believes in bringing clarity to roles, expectations, and the systems that support people and mission.
Howard A. Snyder
Retired professor at Asbury Theological Seminary, author, and former Visiting Director at the Manchester Wesley Research Centre, specializing in church renewal and mission theology.
Marie Joy Pring-Faraz, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Transformational Development. Research fellow at Calvin University and consultant advocating for women in poverty and at-risk children.
Valerie Villar
Digital Marketing Coordinator with experience in higher education, specializing in organizational support, coordination and problem-solving.
Neesha Ridley, M.A.
Admissions and Enrollment Coach at WCIU with over 20 years of experience in healthcare and higher education. M.A. in Women’s Health and B.A. in Midwifery.
Desmond Haskell
Web Content Specialist at WCIU. Versatile web design expert with advanced skills in creating dynamic, user-focused websites.
Stephen Mbogo, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies, Biola University (2013). CEO of African Enterprise International and Lausanne Africa’s Regional Director for the EPSA region.
Peter Nitschke, Ed.D.
Ed.D. in Continuing Adult Education, Asia Graduate School of Theology. Director of Impact Partnerships at Plastic Bank, leading global waste segregation programs.
Deborah Hancox, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Theology and Development, 2020. International Coordinator of Micah Global, focusing on Christian development and holistic transformation.
José de Dios, Board Vice Chair
Human Resources and Organizational Development Consultant with SIL Global, serving the Bible translation movement and advancing Church unity and generosity in mission.
Linda P. Saunders, Ph.D.
Provost and Chief Academic Officer at WCIU; missiologist specializing in global mission and the Black Church experience. Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies, Columbia International University.
Lisa Fowler, ABD
Finance & HR Coordinator at WCIU. Ph.D. candidate in Intercultural Studies with a background in social work and nonprofit financial operations.