Work with thought leaders and academic experts from Pepperdine University

LeAnna DeAngelo is a psychologist with over 30 years of experience in the field. She has a PhD in Psychology with an emphasis in health psychology. After completing her education, LeAnna began teaching as an Adjunct Faculty and Lecturer at Missouri State University. She also worked as a Psychologist, serving as a State Consultative Examiner in Colorado. In this role, she conducted psychological evaluations and provided recommendations for Social Security Disability claimants. She has a special interest in health psychology, focusing on the mind-body connection and how psychological factors can impact physical health. She is an executive coach and is a fellow of the Institute of Coaching, McLean/Harvard Medical School affiliate and leads its Creativity Discussion Group. She continues to stay updated on the latest research and techniques in the field and incorporates them into her practices. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, bicycling, and singing opera.

J. Antonio Gomez is a highly educated and experienced microbiologist and immunologist with expertise in epigenetics of development and cancer. He earned his Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from Stanford University. His research at Stanford focused on the role of the immune system in inflammatory diseases. After completing his Ph.D., Gomez pursued a postdoctoral fellowship at UC Davis, where he specialized in developmental and cancer epigenetics. During this time, he gained a deep understanding of the epigenetic mechanisms involved in cancer development and how they can be targeted for potential treatments. Following his postdoc, Gomez joined the faculty at Pepperdine University as an Assistant Professor of Biology. Here, he teaches courses in advanced cell biology, the biochemical basis of disease, and genetics while conducting research in cancer immunotherapy. His work has been published in numerous prestigious scientific journals and has received recognition from the scientific community. In addition to his academic career, Dr. Gomez also serves as an independent consultant, offering his expertise to various organizations and companies in biotech, pharmaceutical industries, and higher education. He is known for his innovative thinking and ability to bridge the gap between basic research and its practical applications. Overall, Antonio is a dedicated and accomplished scientist with a strong passion for understanding and combatting diseases, particularly cancer and inflammatory diseases. His education, experience, and contributions to the field make him a highly respected figure in the scientific community.

Dynamic and results-orientated Senior Information Technology (IT) executive with extensive experience in application development, project management, IT support optimization, and technical team leadership. Strategic planner who implements solutions to increase operational efficiencies, reduce costs, and streamline workforce while maintaining quality and performance to enhance the end-user experience.  Skilled relationship builder who partners with senior IT leaders to develop comprehensive strategies for global service management, delivery, and operations of infrastructure services to supporting corporate objectives and business processes. An articulate and respected leader who motivates team members to consistently deliver projects on time and to scope to exceed client expectations and organizational goals. Areas of expertise include:   Strategic Planning / Application Development / Coaching & Mentoring / Agile Development / Cross-Functional, Articulate Communication / Project Management / Collaboration & Reporting / Machine Learning (ML) / Risk Mitigation / Disaster Recovery / Corporate Culture / Business & Data Analysis / Crowdsourcing / Process Streamlining / Continuous Improvement / Networking / Issue Resolution / Compliance