Faculty & Staff

Core Faculty

Andrew Stenhouse, Ed.D.
Organizational Psychology

Ed.D., Institutional Management, Pepperdine University
M.S., Clinical Psychology, Vanguard University
M.A., Leadership Studies, Southern California College
B.A., Cross Cultural Studies, Southern California College.

Dr. Andrew Stenhouse is the Director of Organizational Psychology for the School of Business and Professional Studies at Concordia University Irvine - the only university in Southern California to offer a Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Psychology for working professionals.

Before joining Concordia, Andrew was Interim Dean of Academic Affairs for the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, the nation's oldest and largest regionally accredited graduate school exclusively for psychology and behavioral health sciences.

At Vanguard University, Andrew was Managing Director of the Judkins Institute for Leadership Studies, Director of the Organizational Leadership graduate program, Associate Dean and Director of Graduate Programs for the School of Religion, and Dean of the School for Professional Studies. As Associate Professor of Leadership Studies he taught courses in both undergraduate and graduate programs, including Foundations of Leadership, Team Development, Conflict Management, Strategic Management, Leadership Theory, and Organizational Behavior.

Andrew earned his Ed.D. in Institutional Management from Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology; his M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Vanguard University; his M.A. in Leadership Studies and B.A. in Cross Cultural Studies from Southern California College.

His associated memberships include the American Psychological Association (APA); the Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology (SIOP), the Society for Human Resource Managers (SHRM), the Professionals in Human Resource Association (PIHRA); the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI); and the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD).

Marianne Tonjes
Human Resource Strategies and Performance Measurement

M.A., Public Policy and Administration – Personnel Management, California State University, Long Beach
B.A., Public Administration, California State University, Chico
B.A., Geography-Planning, California State University, Chico

Marianne Tonjes is the Executive Director of the Cooperative Organization for the Development of Employee Selection Procedures (CODESP), a consortium of public agencies that has provided human resource services, training and employee selection material for more than 35 years. Under Marianne's leadership CODESP specializes in developing systems utilized by more than 500 public agencies.

She earned her Master's Degree in Public Policy and Administration-Personnel Management at California State University, Long Beach. She also received two Bachelor's Degrees from California State University, Chico: One in Public Administration and another in Geography-Planning and Development. She is a Certified Professional with the International Public Management Association for Human Resources.

Marianne chairs the Training Committee for the Western Region Intergovernmental Assessment Council (WRIPAC) and is the Secretary of the Board of Directors for the International Personnel Assessment Council (IPAC). She holds active memberships with the Southern California Public Management Association – Human Resources (SCPMA); Personnel Testing Council of Southern California (PTCSC); the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM); and the Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology (SIOP).

Marianne also serves part time as Lead Course Instructor of Human Resource Strategies at Concordia University Irvine in the School of Business and Professional Studies program for Organizational Psychology.

Prior to her current roles, Marianne held various human resource management positions in both the public and private sectors and taught at the University of Phoenix.

Jeannette Burkhardt Pino, Ph.D.
Research and Professional Development

Ph.D., Health Psychology, Fielding Graduate University
M.A., Psychology, Pepperdine University
B.A., Music, University of Arizona

Dr. Jeannette Burkhardt Pino is a Clinical Psychologists at Fairview Developmental Center and Lead Course Instructor of Research at Concordia University Irvine in the School of Business and Professional Studies program for Organizational Psychology.

For nearly 20 years she has enjoyed collaborating closely with working professional students at the baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels. In addition to her love for the classroom, Dr. Burkhardt Pino has held numerous administrative posts as department chair and program director.

Prior to her current roles, Dr. Burkhardt Pino taught at Pepperdine University, Vanguard University, and Argosy University.
 
 

Chip Espinoza, Ph.D.
Organizational Consulting and Change Theory

Ph.D., Leadership and Change, Antioch University
M.A., Leadership Studies, Vanguard University

Chip Espinoza, the Chief Executive Officer of GeNext Solutions and Co-author of Managing the Millennials, is Lead Course Instructor of Organizational Consulting and Change Theory. He formerly taught management and leadership at Vanguard University of Southern California. He specializes in leader and leadership development. Recently, Chip has been keynoting internationally and in organizations across the country on how to create an environment in which managers and Millennials can thrive. Chip is a leading expert on the subject of generational diversity in the workplace. He consults in the civic, corporate, and non-profit sectors. His client list features great companies like The Boeing Company, Microsoft, Johnson Controls International, and Special Olympics.

Chip has authored several articles on the subject of leadership and is the go-to person for news agencies on the subject of integrating younger workers into organizations. He has been featured on Fox News, CNN, national radio, and in major publications.

Brooke Benda, M.S.
Social Psychology

M.S., Clinical Psychology, Vanguard University
B.A., Sociology / Psychology, Vanguard University

Serving Concordia University Irvine for 10 years, Brooke is passionate about teaching and hopes to encourage others through her love of learning. In addition to her instructional role, Brooke was a Marriage and Family Therapist; research assistant; intern with the Harbor Municipal Courthouse, and a camp therapist and social worker for the Orange County Foster Care System. Having conducted numerous workshops on eating disorders, child abuse, addiction, and grief support, Brooke continues her passion for training as a Prevention/Educational Specialist, conducting psycho-educational seminars for college students utilizing personality and career assessments. She is a member of the American Sociological Association and the American Academy of Bereavement.

Gilbert Fugitt, Ed.D.
Christianity and Contemporary Culture

Ed.D., Organizational Leadership, Pepperdine University
M.A., Psychology, Pepperdine University
B.A., Theology, Concordia University, Seward, NE

Dr. Gilbert is the Dean of Students at Concordia University Irvine and has taught Christianity and Contemporary Culture for several academic programs throughout campus as one of Concordia's most endeared instructors. In addition to his leadership and teaching roles at Concordia, he has worked for many years as a Director of Christian Education at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Arcadia, California, where he developed servant leaders within the church and the youth ministry. At Concordia University, he is passionate about developing wise, honorable, and cultivated student leaders. He has conducted numerous presentations on servant leadership, community service, and many relevant issues critical to college age students.