Building Character:

115 - May / Jun 23

Julianne O'Brien Pedersen
Chapman University's Chair & Professor, Department of Dance
Julianne O’Brien Pedersen In high school, Julianne O’Brien Pedersen discovered her first love.  Though she had participated in a wide variety of sports, it wasn’t until she met the artistic side of dance that she... Read More →

114 - Mar / Apr 23

Matt Parlow
Executive Vice President, Chief Advancement Officer
Matt Parlow When Chapman University’s former Executive Vice President, Chief Advancement Officer (EVP/CAO) left in September 2021, Matt Parlow had no idea he would soon be stepping into the position.  At the time, he was... Read More →

113 - Jan / Feb 23

Essraa Nawar
Leatherby Libraries Diversity & Development Librarian Chair
Essraa Nawar Since childhood, Essraa Nawar’s curious nature has caused her to ask many questions.  The answers to those queries have allowed her to see the world through a kaleidoscope lens.  For the Chapman University... Read More →

112 - Nov / Dec 22

Roxanne Greitz Miller, EdD
Dean of Attallah College of Educational Studies
Roxanne Greitz Miller, EdD Roxanne Greitz Miller decided she wanted to be a teacher her senior year of high school.  While in elementary and middle school, Chapman University’s Dean of Attallah College of Educational Studies... Read More →

111 - Sep / Oct 22

Chief Rick Gonzalez
Chief of Chapman University Public Safety
Chief Rick Gonzalez As Chief of Chapman University Public Safety, Rick Gonzalez knows his job entails more than keeping the campus secure.  Of equal importance is making the university feel safe to the students, faculty... Read More →

110 - Jul / Aug 22

Jacqueline Deats
Director of Student Health
Jacqueline Deats, Nurse Practitioner When students go away to college, adulting becomes a reality.  One of the tasks they are soon faced with is managing their own health care.  As Director of Student Health at... Read More →

109 - May / Jun 22

Coach Scott Laverty
Men's Head Baseball Coach
Coach Scott Laverty Successful baseball coaches and their players know that strategic moves are what knock a ball out of the park.  That’s why Chapman University’s Head Baseball Coach, Scott Laverty, left his position at... Read More →

108 - Mar / Apr 22

Rick Turner
Vice President of Facilities Management
Rick Turner Rick Turner thrives when given the opportunity to rise to challenges.  “I love making things happen,” says Chapman University’s Vice President of Facilities Management.  “I get excited when someone says they have an... Read More →

107 - Jan / Feb 22

Alisa Driscoll
Vice President of Community Relations
Alisa Driscoll For Alisa Driscoll, Chapman University’s Vice President of Community Relations, giving back is a lifelong endeavor.  From a young age, the Orange County native has participated in a wide variety volunteer activities. “It’s... Read More →

106 - Nov / Dec 21

Reg Chhen Stewart, PhD
Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Reg Chhen Stewart, PhD When Reg Stewart was in college, he had a seemingly random experience that wasn’t so random after all.  In fact, the experience led him to an on-campus job that helped shape... Read More →