Alina M. Baltazar, PhD, MSW, LMSW, CFLE

Dr. Baltazar has been at PLNU since 2024. As a clinical social worker for over 26 years
who has worked in multiple settings she brings a broad knowledge to the department as
she teaches courses in social work and sociology. Her professional background has
primarily focused on micro social work with an emphasis on medical social work and
counseling.

The Redemptive Resilience of Sandra Cisneros

Sandra Cisneros headshot
Sandra Cisneros will be joining the 30th Anniversary Writer’s Symposium by the Sea for an afternoon workshop and evening interview with Dean Nelson. Sandra Cisneros is an American short-story writer and poet best known for her groundbreaking evocation of Mexican American life in Chicago in her New York Times bestselling book The House on Mango Street.

Jarl Turner, MBA

Professor Jarl Turner is a highly accomplished sales and marketing professional with over 30 years of experience in B2B sales, consultative selling, customer relationship management, project management, operations management, and leadership. He has a proven track record of exceeding goals, developing strategic partnerships, and managing complex projects; as well as leading successful teams. He possesses excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Jarl is actively pursuing a Ph.D.

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