Meet the Staff

Lynn Pearson, M.S.

Director

(626) 815-2103
lpearson@apu.edu

Strengths: Woo, Maximizer, Arranger, Ideation, Positivity
Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator: ENTP

Education:
Master of Science in Counseling
California State University, Long Beach, 1993

Bachelor of Art in Sociology
California State University, Long Beach, 1977

Responsibilities: Oversee and direct vision of career services. Provide career counseling to students. Teach career and life planning class.

What is your favorite coffee drink?
Mocha Lite Frappuccino or Blond Roast drip with half and half

Why did you become a Career Counselor?
I became a career counselor because I believe God wants to use our gifts for His Kingdom. After having many conversations with people who hated their work, I wanted to help people get in the right place to further the Kingdom.

When you aren’t assisting students, what are your hobbies?
Exploring and traveling to new and different places. Reading about new and different places if I can't go.
Doug Stude, M.Ed.

Associate Director, Employer Relations

(626) 815-2103
dpstude@apu.edu

Strengths: Responsibility, Harmony, Consistency, Empathy, Connectedness (Belief)
Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator: ESFJ

Education:
Master of Education in College Student Affairs
Azusa Pacific University, 2003

Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary Christian Ministries
Fresno Pacific University, 1975

Responsibilities: Connecting with employers, overseeing various fairs and events, career counseling with students and alums, and assisting the director with oversight of our office.

What is your favorite coffee drink?
Regular - bold caffeinated coffee

Why did you become a Career Counselor?
To help equip students with understanding their strengths and how those strengths enable each person to fulfill their God-given calling.

What advice can you give to students in this tough economy?
Remember that God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life (Genesis 50:20), and a plan for your calling and career. Patience, research, and connecting with all possible resources and people will help anyone searching for their God-given calling.
Thomas Eng

Career Counselor and Program Coordinator

(626) 815-2103
teng@apu.edu

Strengths: Context, Harmony, Adaptability, Individualization, Positivity
Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator: ISTP

Education:
Master of Science in College Counseling Student Development
Azusa Pacific University, 2009

Bachelor of Science in Social Science, focus History
California State University, Los Angeles, 2006

Responsibilities: Counseling students, managing the APU Career Network, coordinating the Graduate School Fair and Teacher Career Forum

What is your favorite coffee drink?
Grande Pike, no room, two packs of raw sugar

Why did you become a Career Counselor?
I enjoy working with college students and helping them discover what the right next steps are for them and then the steps after that!

What advice can you give to students in this tough economy?
Visit our office! When I was an undergraduate student, I didn't know that Career Services existed to help prep students for the world of work. Now that the economy is somewhat more difficult to navigate, it would be awesome for students to come in here at least once a year, maybe even more when you’re closer to graduation, for guidance on job search, grad school, or even just to talk about life after college!
Julia Russell Toothacre, M.S.

Outreach/Marketing Coordinator & Career Counselor

(626) 815-2103
jtoothacre@apu.edu

Strengths: Individualization, Responsibility, Relator, Learner, Achiever
Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator: INTJ

Education:
Master of Science, College Counseling and Student Development
Azusa Pacific University, 2011

Bachelor of Arts, Art (Graphic Design)
Azusa Pacific University, 2005

Responsibilities: Marketing to students, outreach to departments/offices on campus, overseeing the Career Services Ambassadors, and career counseling

What is your favorite coffee drink?
Salted Caramel Mocha

Why did you become a Career Counselor?
I became a Career Counselor because I wanted to help students realize their potential and give them the encouragement and support they need to pursue their dreams.

What advice can you give to students in this tough economy?
Network. Network. Network. As a student, you have the advantage to meet a lot of different people. Get to know all your professors and start reaching out to companies that you are interested in early in your APU experience. The more people you can build strong connections with, the better chance you have of obtaining an internship or a job when you graduate.
Pearl Kalny

Administrative Assistant

(626) 815-2103
pkalny@apu.edu

Strengths: Harmony, Relator, Responsibility, Consistency, Positivity
Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator: ISFJ

Responsibilities: Serve as Office Manager, welcome students and guests to Career Services, assist office staff

What is your favorite coffee drink?
Americano Decaf Black

When you aren't assisting students, what are your hobbies?
I enjoy having the time to draw and paint (water color/oil) while listening to music.

What is your favorite thing about APU?
I am thankful that APU is a Christian university where I can work and worship with those of similar religious beliefs.