Traveler Bios

Jann Purdy

Joanne Odden

Erica Andree

I teach the Global Scholars FYS class with Joanne and run the Global Scholars Program with Jann and Melissa.

Languages I speak: English and German (and I learned a year of French and two years of Kazakh in college.)

Places I've visited recently: Tahiti & Moorea, Germany, Austria.

Places I've lived: Oregon, Maine, Washington, Austria, Minnesota, Wisconsin, New York

Things I like to do: knit, play guitar, bake bread, play doubles solitaire, sing, write letters, learn, read, solve puzzles, observe the natural world, ask why, hike & swim, tree bathe

How I manage my stress: positive self-talk, sleep, play solitaire, alone time observing nature (truly, i never tire of watching the waves or the wind or the grass grow).

Jazz Burns

Hi everyone!! My name is Jazz Burns and I am a senior majoring in Public Health with hopes of continuing my education at OSU and pursuing a PHD in Public Health. A fun fact about me is that I am 25% Tahitian and my biological father's father currently lives in Tahiti with the rest of our family! I am hoping I get to reconnect with them while visiting:)

Languages:

English and a little bit of 'Ōlelo Hawaiʻi. I also took conversational French in HS and I am trying to reteach myself via Duolingo.

Places I've Visited Recently:

Las Vegas for my 21st birthday! I have also been to Canada, Paris, London and various parts of the U.S.

Places I've Lived:

Kohala, Waimea, Waiakea (Big Island), Pearl City, Kapālama Heights (Oʻahu) , and now Forest Grove

Things I like to do:

I like listening music, watching movies, going to the gym/working out in general, traveling, eating at new restaurants, and being with the people I love.

How I manage stress:

I avoid whatever is making me stressed jk I usually go to the gym and sweat it out or mindlessly scroll on tiktok:)

Melissa Vieira

I am an advisor in the Academic & Career Advising Center with a special focus on helping students make connections between their undergrad academics and their career. I love helping students explore their interests and find the right experience to move them toward their career goals!

I also work with Jann and Erica as the Academic Advisor for the Global Scholars Program.

I am more than halfway through my Master's degree program in Communications and Leadership.

I enjoy reading, adventuring with my family, eating delicious food, playing puzzle games, and meditating (a new and centering practice for me).

Places I've visited: Colombia, SE Asia, Western Europe, Estonia, 32 US states

Places I've lived: Oregon, China, Washington, London

Languages I speak: English, some Spanish, and a little Mandarin.

Michael Vieira

I am an elementary school teacher in Beaverton where I focus on helping all students become readers. I am currently taking graduate-level classes at two institutions to become the best reading specialist I can be.

I grew up near the beach in southern California and the water and waves are still my happy place.

I am a regular runner and I enjoy exploring new places with an early morning run.

Places I've visited: England and Ireland, SE Asia, Kuwait, Qatar, South Korea

Places I've lived: Oregon, China, Washington, California

Languages I speak: English, some Spanish, and a little Mandarin.

Peri Leo

Hello! I am a first year student at Pacific University!

I am a Biology major and Spanish Minor

Outside of school, I enjoy painting, watching award-winning movies, and thrifting.

I am always listening to music and my longest playlist is almost three days long.

I've lived in Portland my entire life and hope to move away once I finish getting my Masters.

Keo"naona" Maddela-Tengan Lum Lung

I am a first year student at Pacific University. I graduated from Roosevelt High School. I am from Maui but moved to O'ahu. Currently I am majoring in Environmental Studies. Post College plan is that I will be going to Pilot School where I plan to start my career in becoming a pilot.

Languages I speak:

Hawaiian, English, Pidgin , and some Spanish, I also know how to say hi,bye, and my name in french, I know how to say I love you in Korean,and a couple words in Japanese

Places I've visited recently:

I went back home to Maui

Places I've lived:

Maui, Kane'ohe, Aiea, Maunawili, and now Forest Grove at Pacific U, Patty's Room

Things I like to do:

Go to the beach, hangout with my friends, facetime my mom, play ukulele, study at Mac, fishing, hunt boaz, go on night drives and vibe to music, watch Sunset, Stargaze

How I manage my stress:

listen to music, go for walks, talk to a friend or friends, watch netflix, sleep like sleepingbeauty(like a long time), dance, See Leah(Patty's Cat), Go to the beach to watch the sunset, sing Un Poco Loco

Nataly Torres

I am a first year student at Pacific University. I have an undecided major, but am planning to major in vision science or psychology.

Languages I Speak:

Spanish and English

Places I've Visited Recently:

Washington Square, the UC, my dorm, McCormick (Patty's dorm), library Starbucks,

Places I've lived:

Fresno, CA, here ( En walter con Kacyn)

Things I Like to Do:

Embroider, listen to music, sleep in Patty's single suite, FaceTime my brother, hug my dog,

How I Manage My Stress:

Stress eat, sleep, listen to music, hug my dog

Makazlynn Schulz

I am a freshman at Pacific. I plan to major in Environmental Biology, and am currently minoring in Dance.

Languages I speak:

English, and I understand more Spanish than I can speak.

Places I've visited recently:

Yellowstone National Park, Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana.

Places I've Lived:

I was born in Albuquerque New Mexico, lived there for a year, then my family moved to Washington for a year, and finally to Oregon. We've stayed in Oregon ever since; I grew up in Hillsboro.

Things I like to do:

I love to crochet, and knit; exist in the outdoors; play and walk with my dog; and lastly, watch new movies and tv shows. I also really enjoy reading fantasy and adventure novels, but haven't had much time to do so.

How I manage my stress:

Listening to music; bubble baths in candle light; naps with my dog; watching anything to get my mind off of things; dancing, and lastly crochet and knit.

Brianna Heydlauff

I am a Junior at Pacific majoring in International Studies and possibly Dual Languages. I was born and raised in Michigan until this summer, when I moved to Oregon for school.

Languages I Speak

English, Spanish, and a little bit of German

Places I’ve Visited Recently

Disney World/Universal Studies and Chicago.

Places I’ve Lived

Michigan and Oregon.

Things I Like to Do

Listen to music, sing, play video games, do a concerning amount jigsaw puzzles, build computers and learn about technology, ask questions, and learn new languages.

How I Manage My Stress

Listen to music, play relaxing video games (Sims 4 and Stardew Valley are my go-to games), do jigsaw puzzles, and rewatching my favorite tv shows.

Lola Le Doeuff

I am the French Teaching Assistant for the year 2022-2023 at Pacific.

I was born in Brittany, France.

Languages I speak:

French, English, Spanish, Italian and a little bit of Mandarin.

Places I've visited recently:

Portland, Canon Beach

Places I've lived:

France, Italy, Spain

Things I like to do:

Spend time with my friends/family, listen to music, eat good food, travel, go to museums, learn languages...

How I manage my stress:

Take a nap, listen to music, relaxation movments, talk to my friends/family.

Feleti Martinez-Afemui

i am a freshman and am planning on majoring in biomedical engineering.

Languages i speak:

i speak Tongan, English and a little bit of ASL

Places i've visited recently:

europe, austrailia, and alaska

Places i've lived:

Hillsboro, OR.

things i like to do:

i like to sleep almost as much as i like going to mcdonalds. I like hanging w/ friends and cracking jokes. i also enjoy lifting and throwing for track and field.

how i manage stress:

i eat LOL. nah but for real i just sleep or i just forget about it. tbh i dont really know because i dont really be getting stressed fr.

Kerra Skinner

I am a first year student at Pacific and I am undecided but considering majoring in Environmental/Ecological Engineering.

Languages I speak: English, a little bit of Spanish and I am currently learning French

Places I've visited recently: Juarez Mexico, Washington, and Arizona

Places I've lived: Missoula, Montana

Things I like to do: I like to spend time outside and hiking, running and going on walks. I love to spend time with my friends, listen to music, and bake.

How I manage stress: I like to take some time to myself to destress by reading, sleeping, journaling and/or listening to music.

Sydney Bierenkoven

I am a senior here majoring in Psychology and minoring in Criminal Justice! I am orginally from Denver, CO.

Languages I speak: English, and a bit of functional conversation knowledge in French

Places I've visited recently: I've been all over the United States, but only outside the country to Mexico.

Places I've lived: Denver and the Grove!

Things I like to do: I love being outdoors and whatever that entails, playing instruments or listening to music, yoga, and watching and analyzing movies.

How I manage stress: I like to sleep or do a Tarot pull :)

Julie Duvdevany

Hi! I'm a first year student at Pacific majoring in Psychology and double minoring in music and communication sciences/disorders.

Places I've visited recently: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Places I've lived: I was born in Santa Clara, California, but have spent most of my life here in Oregon :)

Things I like to do: I love drawing, painting, listening to music, and really anything art related. I also love spending time with friends/family and watching new movies and shows.

How I manage stress: Listening to music, walking my dog

Sidney DeLong

I am a first-year student here at Pacific and I plan on majoring in Anthropology with a double minor in political science and international relations.

Languages I speak: English, and I can get by in German.

Places I've visited recently: Florida, and Colorado

Places I've lived: Colorado (2yrs), and Montana (since moving here for college).

Things I like to do : I love reading and watching movies. I love hanging out with my friends and going on adventures such as hiking, getting food, or just exploring at night. I also love working out and being active in general.

How I manage my stress: I love to take a nap/ fall asleep while listening to music. I also love to get organized and make sure I have everything layed out and a plan for how I'm going to get it done.

Caleb Bostic

I am a first-year student at Pacific I am planning on majoring in Criminal Justice and minoring in either outdoor leadership or computer science.

Places I've lived: I was born in Georgia then lived in Tennessee for eight years, after that, I moved to Utah for 7 years, and after that, I moved to Oregon where I have lived since then.

Things I like to do: When I can I like to surf, hunt, fish, hike, camp, snowboard/ski, and ride dirt bikes or four-wheelers. I also like playing video games and hanging out with my friends or girlfriend.

Places I've visited recently: Utah, Tennesse

Aria Lavenue

I'm a freshman with an undecided major. My favorite color is lavender, and my favorite song is viva la vida by coldplay. I'm really dramatic and loud, as well as really good at improv. Please be gentle when telling me I'm loud. I am aware and I'm working on it. I love reading, currently I'm reading One Of Us Is Lying, and Gay Bar. Iʻm a professional rambler, as well as a really good performer, since I've been doing it my whole life. I cope with stress by listening to my podcast, or watching youtube on my phone. I need to be alone when I get overstimulated or stressed. Situations may vary, sometimes I'm stressed because I need to be around someone, but more often than not I will need to be left alone, If I need something else I will tell you.

Logan Miyasaki

I like chicken nuggets

AaJanae Henry

I am a first-year student who plans on majoring in computer science and minoring in international studies. (aka the best looking pumpkin on the left)

Languages I speak:

English and working on Spanish always

Places Ive visited recently:

Texas,Utah, Nevada, Idaho,Wyoming, California

Places Ive lived:

California 11 years

Colorado 8 years

Things I like to do:

l like to cook and bake when I can and also listen to music while doing anything and chilling in nature

How I manage my stress:

meditation, music, writing and reading

Celeste Jones

Hi! I'm a senior with a triple major in POLS, CJLS, and French. I have 5 animals (two cats, a ferret, a bearded dragon, and a hedgehog). I like watching youtube and playing video games. I'm a bartender at the Lazy Eye so come check it out!

Amanda Giang

Hi everyone! I am a junior majoring in Biology on a Pre-Med track and minoring in Dance. Once graduating, I am planning on going to medical school in hopes to pursue dermatology as a career.

Places I've lived:

Oahu (Aiea)

Things I like to do:

Crocheting, cooking, baking, spending time with family and friends, going to the beach

How I manage stress:

Taking a nap, listening to music, hugs, crying LOL

Mya Manzo

Hi! I am a junior majoring in Biology and minoring in Environmental Science. After college I plan on doing conservation work back home in Hawaii.

Languages I Speak:

English, little bit Japanese and ASL

Places I've Lived:

Big Island, Hawaii

Forest Grove, Oregon

Things I like to do:

go to the beach, bake/cook, hiking, spend time with family and friends

How I manage my stress:

sleep, listen to music, clean, write about what is making me stressed

Kawehi Wong

Hello!! I'm a senior majoring in Public Health with a focal interest in food insecurity. I'm currently applying for grad school so... cross your fingers that I get in lol!

Languages I speak:

English, ASL, and subpar Hawaiian

Places I've visited recently:

Austin, Texas

Kapa'a, Kaua'i

Things I like to do:

spending time with family/friends, baking, eating good food, singing loudly to music while driving, and crocheting

How I manage stress:

listening to music, watching movies, napping, and playing Flow Free on my phone lol

Lianda Dugied

Hi everybody! I'm a senior majoring in Dance, Kinesiology, and French with a minor in Psychological Health and Well-Being. After graduation I want to go on to PT school and a then PhD program in Dance Science (after a lil break from school to travel of course!). Ultimately, I'd love to build a career teaching dancers and dance teachers the importance of injury prevention methods for dancers.

Languages I speak:

English and French (I'm working on learning German but don't know much yet)

Places I've lived:

I was born and raised on Maui, Hawaii but have lived in Forest Grove for 6 years since starting college at Pacific. I also spent this past summer living in Montpellier, France and have spent many school breaks living in Frankfurt, Germany.

Things I like to do:

Travel, Spend time with family and friends, go to the beach, binge watch fun shows, drawing, reading, and embroidering among others.

How I manage stress:

dancing, napping, taking time alone to process and recharge, listen to music, watch movies, eat yummy food, spend time with beautiful humans

Lanie Lischke

Hello! I am majoring in kinesiology and minoring in public health. I was a competitive gymnast for ten years and then a competitive dancer for seven years. I plan to become a physical therapist. I want to take a gap year before PT school to travel and volunteer internationally with global health non-profits.

Languages I speak:

English and conversational Spanish

Places I've visited recently:

Seaside, Or

Maui, Hi

Places I've lived:

I was born and raised in Beaverton, Or and have never lived elsewhere (except when I'm off at college here in Forest Grove)

Things I like to do:

Read (I absolutely love books, mainly fantasy and sci-fi), hike, paddle board, bake, play with my dog and cats, spend time with friends, travel, play board games, binge shows, dance, and art

How I manage stress:

Listen to music, dance, art, walk, dark chocolate, and meditate

Aidan Rooney

Sup everybody! I am a Sophmore majoring in Sports Leadership & Management. I dont know what I plan on doing after college yet but i'll figure it out eventuallty.

Languages I speak:

English, little bit of Spanish, and learning Kazakh.

Places I've Lived:

Oahu, Hawai'i

Forest Grove, Oregon

Things I like to do:

go beach, sleep, eat, tennis, spikeball, watch sports.

How I manage my stress:

clean, sleep, watch youtube, and eat

Ethan Kupono Won

Hey I'm a Junior who is studying Theatre, along with business, and arts administration. After school I am going to try to make it as an actor. I will be in an episode of a Disney+ series which I think is pretty cool.

Languages I Speak

English, and little bit French and 'Olelo Hawai'i

Places I've Lived

Kaneohe, Hawaii

Forest Grove, Oregon

Things I Like to Do

I like to hangout and talk story with friends, act, play games, and outdoors stuff like diving, spearfishing, and kayaking.

how I manage Stress

Music, games, reading, and time with friends

Ryan Miller

Hello! I'm a first-year majoring in chemistry and international studies, with some minors.

Languages:

English, Korean, conversational Spanish

Places I've Lived:

Hillsboro, Seoul

Things I like to do:

Play games, learn about the world, exercise

Pi'ikea Keahi

Lacy Churchfield

Flynn Hutchens

Naomi Sweeney

Xiomara Flowers

Hikaru Yamaguchi