New Hires and Position Changes

Monique Lopez-Flores Calhoon, Advancement Assistant

Alumni and Advancement Services

I graduated from Walla Walla University with a B.A in art and a B.ED in Secondary Education. I was able to serve as a student teacher and worked in educational settings as a student missionary as well. I also worked in different office positions assisting coordinators and directors. 

I am looking forward to helping students and making connections with people. I am excited about the opportunity to be able to share my love of Christ with others. 

I was born and raised all around the Pacific Northwest, I love creating art, reading, cooking and am in love with the color purple. I live with my husband and my wonderful three cats in Walla Walla and enjoy playing video games with him and my cats when they hop onto my keyboard. 

Teri Bozeman, Administrative Assistant

Engineering

I have served as the Administrative Assistant in the School of Social Work and Sociology, provided project management support for the BSW and DSW directors, executed end-to-end event planning, promotional recruitments, luncheons and meetings. I have maintained and purchased office supplies adhering to budget parameters. I have also served as the primary point of contact and liaison between the office, dean, faculty, students and external constituents. 

In this role, I am looking forward to maintaining adaptable, resourceful, and proficient management in the department; and be an analytical thinker with the ability to quickly learn and navigate students.

I moved from Idaho to Washington state in 2015. I enjoy gardening, painting, table games, history, reaching with my grandchildren, and K-drama. My husband, Brent and I are honored to live with one cat. We have a blended family of three girls and three boys, who have blessed us with seven grandchildren. Traditionally, we gather for a grand pumpkin-day event, that is grown and harvested from our property.

Renan Dos Santos, Advancement Officer 

Alumni and Advancement Services

I studied Business Administration at the University of Geneva (Switzerland) and the University of Paris-Saclay (France) to obtain a B.B.A. I'm currently finishing my M.S. in Entrepreneurship and Innovative Project Management, still at the University of Paris-Saclay. Previously, I co-founded a start-up in France in the field of water management for plants until I sold my shares a few years ago.

I would like to bring my innovative mindset and entrepreneurial experience to help make the university's projects come to life and directly contribute to the development of Walla Walla University, to enrich the campus experience.

I'm from Collonges (France) and I also spent some years of my youth in Brazil. I'm now the third generation to work for the Adventist Church, on three different continents. I enjoy playing sports, reading historical books, traveling to better understand the world, but most of all, I love spending time with my wife, Kelsi, director of MUR, and I have been blessed to share the same work environment. 

Demetria Edge, Gift Processing Specialist 

Alumni and Advancement Services

I completed an undergraduate degree in Accountancy with a minor in Nonprofit Management from Boise State University in 2019. Prior to that, I had attended Walla Walla Community College, worked two summers at Sunset Lake Camp, and served three years as an AmeriCorps volunteer in Washington and Idaho. I was then employed for four years with Jitasa, an accounting firm specializing in nonprofit accounting & bookkeeping, and have recently been privileged to assist with fundraising for WWU's Engineers Without Borders. 

I am excited to lend my experience and perspectives with nonprofit gift processing to the accomplished Alumni and Advancement team. I believe that the most meaningful way to leave a legacy is by investing in the futures of others, so I look forward to fostering relationships with WWU's generous donors and being a good steward of the gifts that will expand opportunities in the classroom and open more doors for students seeking higher education on a faith-focused campus. 

I was raised in Salt Lake City, UT and moved to Boise, ID my junior year of high school to attend Gem State Academy. Along with my husband, Nicholas, and our two cats, Cupcake & Gulab, I moved back to College Place a few years ago, having fallen in love with the community in our college years. In the spring and summer, you will usually find me working in the garden, hiking local trails, traveling to new places, or playing disc golf with friends. During colder months, I enjoy experimenting with baking, playing board games, and trying my hand at new crafting projects. 

Larissa Edmister, Field Placement Liaison & Administrative Assistant

Education and Psychology

I graduated from WWU in 2024 with a B.S. in Elementary Education. In this role, I am looking forward to making connections with local schools.

I was born and raised in Santa Cruz, California. My husband Brandon is a mail carrier in College Place, and we have a daughter named Alexandria (Ali). I love to read (mostly audiobooks these days), bake, and play board games.

Josie Henderson, Assistant Professor 

Technology

I have called Walla Walla University home since 2014. I did my undergraduate and graduate degrees here. Since 2021, I have worked as an adjunct faculty member for Technology and Communication. In my off hours, I have worked as a screenwriter, production designer, and rancher.

In design, I love bridging the gap between consumer connection and a product or concept. This is an endless study where design is a language we use to meet the needs of the intended public. I look forward to bridging that gap through our future products and projects with our design students at WWU.

Beyond design, film, and communication studies, I enjoy playing piano and spending time outdoors with my family and friends. You can catch me in the Blue Mountains enjoying the sunshine on a four-wheeler or downtown Walla Walla grabbing a bite to eat. If you see me around, feel free to say hi. I'd love to connect.

Torrah Lovett, New Student Coordinator & Academic Advisor 

Academic Records

I am looking forward to helping new students acclimate to college and make excellent choices as they start their very exciting tenure as college students! 

I studied History at PUC and graduated in 2013. I attended the University of Colorado Colorado Springs for graduate school where I continued studying History. After I completed my degree, I worked as an Academic Advisor and instructor. 

I grew up on the central coast of California. I enjoy making ceramics, reading, birding, and useless trivia. I have a 90 lb. Bouvier named Oskar. 

Declan McCann, Associate Dean

Residential Life and Housing

I have extensive on-the-job training and am invested in improving the Residential Life program. I have worked in the Residence Halls for three years in different roles. These various positions allowed me to see how the dorms function from a narrow perspective within each position and a broad perspective, seeing how each role connects.

I am looking forward to continuing to increase and improve dorm programming. This includes OPS and AGA programming and RA programming. I worked a lot with Anthony Handal last year to enhance participation in our events, and as I continue to work within the dorms, I hope to continue this work and make the dorms places of community and connection for the residents. 

I have always been very active. I played flag football and golf in high school and earned my blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do. In college, I transitioned to weight training and then powerlifting. I was born and raised in Lodi, California. My parents are John and Tracie McCann. I have a younger sister, Daphne, and two dogs, Titan and Tank. 

Misty Puymon, Assistant Director for Off-campus Housing 

Village Housing

I'm looking forward to re-joining the WWU Student Life team with the goal of supporting students in their university housing needs and campus life experiences. 

I moved to the Walla Walla Valley in 2005 to work for WWU as a dean in the women's residence halls. I stayed in that department until 2013. Then, I decided to focus my energy on being a full-time parent. Over the years and as my son grew, I re-entered the workforce in supporting, part-time roles at Rogers Adventist School, most recently as a Teacher's Aide. 

When I'm not spending time with family, friends, or pets, I enjoy a challenging Sudoku, jigsaw puzzles, and an occasional, thought-provoking podcast or sermon. 

Jason Sevick, Associate Dean

Residential Life and Housing

This past spring I graduated Walla Walla University with a BS in Aviation Management, and AS in Business. Three years out of my college career I worked in Residential Life and Housing, preparing me to take on this role post graduation. I am excited for the start of the school year when I can begin meeting with the students in the Residence Halls.

I look forward to forging meaningful connections with students. Being a recent grad, I am happy to still be around the main body of students; the energy they bring to campus is contagious, but often times I find there are struggling students that need support. I plan on being an asset to these students, and becoming a connection to help them through the school year.

I grew up in San Diego California, where I gained a love for off-roading, water sports, rock climbing, and aviation. I have a brother named Joshua who will be transferring back to WWU for Engineering, a sister named Amber who works in payroll and HR at UCSD Health, and two loving parents, Kathy and Jim, who are enjoying retirement in Arizona.

Steve Thompson, Grounds Supervisor 

Facility Services

As Grounds Supervisor, I am looking forward to working with students and helping make campus into a beautiful destination for people to visit. I enjoy helping students reach their potential in good work habits, and take pride, honor, and ownership in their work. I like teaching the love of grounds work - planting plants, trees, and shrubs.

My relevant work experience includes 17 years as a landscape specialist at Whitman College, an AA degree in Turf management, a welding course, maintaining yards, and having been a heavy-haul and concrete-mixer truck driver.

I have been married since May 3, 1991, have three grown children, and five grandkids. I enjoy camping with my wife, riding my motorcycle, working in my yard, spending time with my grandkids, and helping friends. I started a traumatic brain injury (TBI) support group for the Walla Walla area and help others find ways to deal with TBI and how it changes your life.