James Astleford, M.A., M.S.A., Andrews University, is an international development Consultant and Adjunct Professor. He has worked as an Administrator for the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) in South Sudan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and India. Teaches Concepts of Community Development.

Bruce Bauer, D.Miss., Fuller Theological Seminary, Associate Professor of World Missions at Andrews University. Teaches Development Anthropology.

Jack Boyson, M.M., University of Idaho & MA, Andrews University, is Director of Technical Support Services for the International Youth Foundation and Adjunct Professor for Johns Hopkins University and Andrews University. Teaches program planning, proposal writing, resource mobilization, sustainability, and community assessment.

Paul Brantley, Ph.D., Ohio State University, is Assistant Vice-President for Leadership Development at Florida Hospital. Adjunct Professor: Teaches Monitoring & Evaluation.

Frank Brenda, M.S.A., Andrews University, is Balkan Desk Officer for ADRA Germany. Adjunct Professor: Teaches Program Planning & Grantwriting. Specializes in Project Cycle Management.

Winston Craig, Ph.D., University of Queensland, Brisbane, M.P.H. Loma Linda University, is Chair of the Department of Nutrition and Professor of Nutrition, specializes in International Nutrition. Taught International Nutrition at the college level for 20 years, Public Health in West Africa for 3 years, and International Nutrition courses/workshops in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Academic Advisor to the Latin America Site Students from 2001-2003.

Hector Diaz, Ph.D. University of Illinois, Chicago, M.S.W., Case Western Reserve University, Coordinator of Doctoral Program in International Comparative Social Welfare Policy at the University of Texas, Arlington. Adjunct Professor: Teaches Community Needs Assessment & Capacity Mapping, Statistics, and Organizational Behavior.

James Dick, Ed.D.
B.A. in modern languages (German) with Teacher Certification from Walla Walla College, 1981
Teacher in Multi-grade elementary schools in Washington Conference 1981-83
Graduate Study in Curriculum and Instruction at Loma Linda University/La Sierra 1983-87
Educational Specialist, Ohio University Teacher Education Project, Swaziland 1987-1989
Completing Doctoral Dissertation and substitute teaching, southern California 1989-1990
Researcher at University of California, Riverside School of Education 1990-1993
French language study in Brussels, Belgium 1993-1994
Director of ADRA Refugee Relief operations in Goma, Zaire 1994-1995
ADRA Director, Indian Ocean Union Mission, Madagascar, 1996-2001
Director of Continuing Education, Pacific Union College, Angwin,CA, 2001-present

Abigail Doukhan is presently finishing a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Nanterre, Paris, France, with a concentration in contemporary ethics. She has taught philosophy at the Lycee Prive Maurice Tieche in Collonges-sous-Saleve, France as well as conducted seminars and lectures on diverse philosophical issues exploring the connections between Biblical and Oriental spiritualities (Samyook College, South Korea) and the philosophy of Emmanuel Levinas (Villa Aurora, Italy). A. Doukhan combines a strong continental formation in philosophy with an interest in different forms of thought and cultures which gives an open-ended approach to her teaching …

Dawn Dulhunty, M.S.A., Andrews University, is Executive Director of the IDP. An Australian national, she has worked since 1976 in non-government development and relief organizations in Africa, Asia, and more recently Kosovo. Her philosophy of blending sustainable development and education to benefit individuals and global society comes from this background.

Annetta Gibson, Ph.D., is currently the Dean and Professor of Accounting in the School of Business at Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan. She earned her PhD in accounting from Washington State University in 1992. She also holds an MBA from Andrews University and a BA in Business from Walla Walla College. In addition, she is a Certified Public Accountant, licensed in California. She is a member of the American Accounting Association, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Michigan CPA Society. She has published in the Journal of Business Ethics, Issues in Accounting Education, Women of Spirit, and Spectrum. Prior to coming to Andrews University in 1992, she taught at Walla Walla College and Atlantic Union College and worked for the General Conference Auditing Service, initially as a staff auditor and subsequently as District Director of the Atlantic District. She also worked overseas in Singapore as accountant for the Far Eastern Division of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and as an accountant at the Southern New England Conference in Massachusetts.

José R. Goris, Ph.D., is currently a Professor of Management in the School of Business at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. He earned a Ph.D. in Organization Theory and Policy from the University of North Texas (August, 1985). Previous to working at Andrews University, Professor Goris worked for Southwestern Adventist University in Keene, Texas as the MBA Director, Chair of the Business Department, and Management Professor. He also worked at the Inter American University of Puerto Rico as a Professor of Management, the MBA Director, and an Academic Dean. Journals that have published Dr. Goris' work include the Journal of Business and Psychology, the International Journal of Management, The Journal of Business Communication, and FORUM Empresarial from the University of Puerto Rico.

Jimmy Kijai, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, is Professor of Research & Statistical Methodology. Teaches Development Research and Program Evaluation.

Øystein S. LaBianca, Ph.D., Brandeis University, is Senior Director of the International Development Program (IDP) and Professor of Anthropology at Andrews University. A Norwegian by nationality, he is a strong advocate of service-learning and expansion of access to higher education among the underserved in the United States and abroad. He has implemented numerous programs targeting inner-city community leaders and single parents. His purpose in launching IDP was to expand opportunities for graduate education among indigenous humanitarian development and relief personnel. His on-going research projects in Jordan and Palestine examine the causes of instability and collapse of local food systems and the nature of indigenous knowledge in coping with uncertainty and change. His research has been funded by the National Geographic Society and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Radhamés A Lizardo, MBA, MSA, is an adjunct professor of Finance and Accounting in the School of Business at Southwestern Adventist University, in Keene, Texas. He is also an Associate Treasurer of the Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the Headquarters of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the state of Texas. Professor Lizardo holds an MBA in finance from the Inter American University, an MSA in accounting from the University of North Texas, a BS in accounting from the Antillean Adventist University and is pursuing a doctorate degree in accounting (in progress) from Nova University. He is a Certified Public Accountant in Texas. He is also a member of the American Accounting Association, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Institute of Management Accountants, and the Texas CPA Society. Prior to 1994, Mr. Lizardo was an Assistant Professor of Accounting and Finance at Atlantic Union College. Mr. Lizardo worked for the General Conference Auditing Service from 1986-1991 as a staff auditor and for Antillean Adventist University from 1983-1986 as an Assistant Professor of Business.

M. Alfredo Mejia, Dr.P.H., Loma Linda University, is Assistant Professor of Nutrition, specializes in Public Health Nutrition. Teaches Development Research.

Mario Ochoa, Ph.D. (Cand.), Andrews University, L.L.D., Universidad de Concepción, Chile, is Executive Vice-president of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA). Adjunct Professor: Teaches Concepts of Community Development and Management for Non-Profit Organizations.

Nola Pal, M.B.A., Andrews University, Director of Finance and Field Officer for ADRA Canada. Adjunct Professor: Teaches Monitoring & Evaluation.

Marciana Popescu, Ph.D., University of Bucharest, Romania, Director of on-campus MSA: Community and International Development, Academic Supervisor to Europe Site students. Teaches Community Needs Assessment & Capacity Mapping.

Caleb Rosado, Ph.D. in Sociology, Northwestern University, B.D. Andrews University in New Testament Studies, BA Pacific Union College in Theology, is Chair of the Department of Economic Development Eastern University in the College of Graduate and Professional Studies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His doctoral dissertation was on the SDA Church in Cuba, He pastored for over 20 years, and has taught at various state universities, private colleges, and seminaries. He has lectured throughout the United States, Europe and the Caribbean. He has authored three books, including one in Spanish, ¿Cómo es Dios? He has two more books ready for publication. Rosado is an international consultant on issues of race, religion, and system's change, His current research is in three areas: on the impact Latino congregations are having in their respective communities, on why Latinos are not making it in school, and on Spanish mystics. His website is: www.rosado.net.

Jane Sabes, Ph.D., Auburn University, Associate Professor of Political Science, Academic Supervisor to Eurasia Site students. Specializes in Public Administration, Public Policy, and Comparative Politics.

Chris Smoot, Ph.D. (cand.), MPA, MSA, as of July 1, 2002, holds the title of Country Director of the Adventist Development & Relief Agency - South Sudan. Previously to this, he served as the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at Andrews University. He is widely recognized as an administrator in various leadership roles both nationally and internationally. He has specific experience in strategic planning, organizational development, human resource development, community development issues, disaster relief issues, environmental issues, public health issues and organization philanthropy. He has received a Bachelor of Arts in History from Andrews University in 1984. In 1986, he received a Master of Public Administration with emphasis in Urban Administration degree from the University of Missouri - Kansas City. In 2001, he received a Master of Science in Administration with emphasis in International Development from Andrews University. Currently, he is a degree candidate in a Ph.D, program in Leadership from Andrews University.

David Syme, MPH, Degrees: MPH International Public Health, BA, RN: 38 yrs global experience in designing, managing, monitoring and evaluating relief and development programs across a wide variety of cultures, program sectors and donors. 23 years professional experience in the provision of training and consultancy services to NGO's, USAID, USDA, AusAID, CIDA, and WHO. Currently serves as Regional Vice president for ADRA International in the South Pacific and Vice President of the Australian Council for International Development.

Ronald Vyhmeister is currently Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Business, Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, Philippines. He holds a PhD in Business from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and an MBA from Andrews University. He has worked in a variety of responsibilities, including marketing, production management, and university treasurer. His work has taken him to many countries, including the US, Rwanda, Argentina and the Philippines. The work has included consulting with many organizations, including the World Bank and many non profit organizations.

Fred Washington, Ph.D. (Cand.), University of Wisconsin, M.S.W., Walla Walla College, Assistant Professor of Social Work and consultant to non-profit organizations for asset-based community development, fund-raising, feasibility studies, grant-writing, and volunteer management. Teaches Community Needs Assessment & Capacity Mapping.

JoAnn Wiggins, Ph.D., is a professor of Management in the School of Business at Walla Walla College. She earned her Ph.D. in Adult and Vocational Education from the University of Idaho in 1988. Research interests include international business communication practices, organizational behavior, and employee lifelong learning practices. Recent publications of her research have appeared in the Office Systems Research Journal, NABTE Review, and the Journal of Training and Development. She was awarded the NACADA Outstanding Advisor of the Year award and the WWC Advisor of the year award and received Best Paper Award for her research (with Melody Alexander and James Bartlett III).

Ruth Williams Morris, Ph.D., University of Minnesota, Professor of Psychology, Southern Adventist University. Adjunct Professor: Teaches Development Research and Statistics.

Ralph Wood, M.P.H., Loma Linda University, is Assistant Professor of Agriculture and Academic Supervisor to Africa Site students.