Deniza Alieva, docent of the school of business at Management Development Institute of Singapore in Tashkent, is a visiting fellow at WSU Everett. Her time at WSU Everett was made possible by the Faculty Enrichment Program (FEP) scholarship funded by the US embassy in Tashkent and administered by the American Councils for International Education. Alieva holds a doctor of science in economics and a PhD in HR psychology from University of Seville and University of Valencia in Spain. She currently serves as a member of various editorial teams of international journals, including those indexed in Scopus. Her current research focuses on education, communities, tourism, and organizational psychology. She uses social network analysis as a main research tool.

Richard Alvarez is a visiting professor of management information systems in the Department of Management, Information Systems, and Entrepreneurship. He is a recent graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio with a PhD in IT and cyber security. While at UTSA, he conducted research on cyber awareness behaviors and developed training for phishing prevention. He also managed the PhD student events and workshops like grant writing and research project presentation sessions and was an advocate for mental health awareness, helping promote outreach for UTSA PhD students. Prior to UTSA, he earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and an MBA from WSU. In his down time, he plays all kinds of games and enjoys puzzles, brain teasers, and a good pun.

Taylor Bowles is a business data analyst for the Carson College of Business. Originally from Spokane, she graduated from the University of Idaho in 2019 with a bachelor’s in statistics and another in economics. While attending school, she started working at WSU and has been here ever since, including time working for Global Campus and the College of Medicine. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, working out, and listening to podcasts.

JoReen Brinkman is the administrative assistant for the Department of Finance and Management Science. She earned a bachelor of science in visual communication with a minor in art from the University of Idaho in 2002. She moved to Pullman with her husband and their two children in 2010. They own four quick-serve restaurants in Whitman County. She has previously worked at the WSU Foundation and at the University of Idaho’s Office of the President. In her free time, she likes to read, assemble puzzles, play board games, and spend time with her family.

Jean Gingras is a teaching assistant professor in the Department of Management, Information Systems, and Entrepreneurship. She teaches management, project management, and sustainability courses on Global and Vancouver campuses. She joined WSU four years ago as an adjunct professor following her early retirement from a career at HP, where she contributed to their sustainable impact and marketing teams. Gingras resides in Battle Ground, Washington, with her husband and their dog, Daisy. When she is not working, she enjoys traveling with family, organic gardening, and beekeeping.

Phil Honeywell works in the Office of Technology, supporting faculty and staff in daily operations. Originally from Redmond, Washington, Honeywell worked in broadcasting, event management, and video game development before coming to WSU Athletics in 2007. He and his wife, Amy, a local realtor, have three kids and in his spare time, he enjoys painting, cycling, photography, and exploring the back roads of the Pacific Northwest.

Ash Hyman joins the WSU Vancouver faculty as a teaching assistant professor in the Department of Accounting. He previously worked for the University of Washington for the past five years, teaching financial accounting, managerial accounting, and financial statement analysis at the undergraduate and graduate level. He has two master’s degrees—an MBA and master of science in business administration—from UW. He moved to Portland, Oregon, this summer, where he lives with his two dogs, Cashew and Pumpkin.

Peina Liu is an assistant professor in the Department of Accounting. She holds a PhD in accounting from the Georgia Institute of Technology, a master’s degree in accounting from the University of Maryland – College Park, and a bachelor’s degree in finance from Southwestern University of Finance and Economics in China. Her primary research interest is judgment and decision-making in financial accounting, particularly in sustainability disclosures, social media influence, and how individual characteristics affect investors’ information processing. In her free time, she enjoys kayaking, canoeing, and yoga.

Melissa Olsen joins WSU Vancouver as an academic coordinator and advisor. Most recently, she served as an academic coordinator in Student-Athlete Academic Services, where she focused on enhancing academic programs for football and men’s basketball student-athletes. She holds a master’s degree in sport management from WSU and has extensive experience supporting nontraditional and first-generation college students. On Saturdays, you can find her attending sporting events, taking Pilates reformer classes, and exploring the Pacific Northwest.

Alex Soberanes is an academic advisor for the WSU Tri-Cities campus who recently transferred from the Pullman campus. A former WSU student, Soberanes is a first-generation college graduate and as an undergrad, he worked with first-year and first-generation students as a peer mentor through Multicultural Student Services and the Office of Academic Engagement. In his free time, he can be found at a local gaming shop or at the nearest food truck.

Chengping Zhang is a visiting professor in the Department of Finance and Management Science. Born and raised in China, he earned his PhD in finance from WSU and is now a full professor at George Fox University. He is thrilled to return to Pullman for his sabbatical this year. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music and staying active by playing tennis, pickleball, and badminton.