BYU-Idaho/Web-Content huggingface dataset:
Lonna Joy Smoot

#### Lonna Joy Smoot

Lonna Joy Smoot earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Education with an emphasis in Choral Education from Utah State University and a Masters Degree in Vocal Performance from Brigham Young University.She was a recipient of the Marie Eccles Caine Music Scholarship at Utah State University and a recipient of the Ariel Bybee Award, at Brigham Young University.

She was awarded a Graduate Vocal Assistantship at BYU and studied voice with Lawrence Vincent and Clayne Robison during her studies in Provo. In 2003, Smoot was selected to be a guest lecturer at the International Colloquium for Vernacular, Hispanic, Historical, American and Folklore Studies held in Puebla, Mexico.

Lonna Joy has performed in recitals and concerts in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Austria, Italy, Finland, and Russia. After graduation from Utah State University, she studied with the Cultural Studies Academy in conjunction with Baldwin Wallace College in Salzburg, Austria with Rainer Buland of the Mozarteum. Following studies at BYU she was a participated in the American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, Austria.

Some of her operatic credits include; Despina in Così fan tutte , Concepcion in L'heure Espagnole, The Witch Hänsel and Gretel, the Countess in Le Nozze de Figaro, Gretel in Hänsel and Gretel, Mimí in La Boheme, the First Lady in Die Zauberflöte, the Monitor in Suor Angelica, Gianetta in The Gondoliers, and the Mother in Menotti's Amahl and the Night Visitors. Smoot has also performed in productions of Otello, Three Hermits, I Pagliacci, and Carmen with Utah Opera. Enjoying opportunities in musical theater productions, Lonna Joy has more recently performed such roles as Mrs. Lovett in Sondheim's Sweeney Todd, Golde in Fiddler on The Roof, and Miss Hannigan in Annie.

For the past 12 years, she has enjoyed performing with the Idaho Falls Opera Theatre and is also a regular soloist in their autumn concerts. She sings with Anam Cara (The Chamber Choir of Idaho), currently under the direction of Dr. Kevin Brower of BYU-Idaho. Smoot is a member of the Idaho Falls Opera Theatre board of directors and Anam Cara board of directors. Lonna Joy is a current certified music teacher in the State of Idaho. In 2012, she began serving as an Adjunct Faculty Member of the Music Department at BYU-Idaho.

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Music
Lori Anne Chavez

## Education

- MS in Education, California State University
- BS in Home Economics Education, Brigham Young University

## Previous Work Experience

- Mountain View High School (2009-2016)
- A.B. Miller High School, Fontana Unified School District (2005-2009)
- Bryant Middle School, Dos Palos Unified School District (1982-1983)

## Professional Interests

- Idaho FCCLA Board Member
- Farm-to-table
- The importance of the family dinner

## Hobbies and Activities

- Cooking
- Hiking & camping
- Floating the river
- Grandma's Camp for 13 wonderful grandkids

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Home & Family
Lori Lyn Denning

****Lori Denning**** is a PhD candidate at Claremont Graduate University in Religion specializing in Old Testament/Hebrew. She has written a few books and just had one drop from Deseret Book titled **Seeing Women in the Old Testament**.

She served a mission in Barcelona, Spain. She speaks Spanish, Catalan, and can read and sing in Hebrew.

She is a native of San Diego and has a twin sister. She likes dogs, adventure sports, and all things chocolate. She is a super nerd - so much so that she once won a ComicCon trivia quiz on Star Trek.

Her favorite scripture is Alma 29:1 - O that I were an angel, and could have the wish of mine heart, that I might go forth and speak with the trump of God, with a voice to shake the earth, and cry repentance unto every people!

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Religious Education
Lori Ann Parker

## Biography

Lori Parker serves as Nurse Practitioner at the BYU-Idaho Student Health Center. With 38 years of experience in healthcare, Lori specializes in young adult health and women's health. She holds a degree in Master of Science Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner from Idaho State University and is passionate about helping her clients take an active role in their health. Outside of work, Lori enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, camping, gardening, and serving in her church callings. She also enjoys going on cruises and, whenever possible, taking time to snorkel.

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Student Health Center
Luc V. Comeau

### Education

- MS Computer Science, Georgia Tech University
- BS Computer Science, Carleton University, Ottawa , Canada

### Industry Experience

- Legacy Family Tree, Family History company, software developer (10 years)
- Independent Contractor, Canada and USA (10 years)
- Corel Corp, Ottawa, Canada, software developer (3 years)
- Tydac, GIS mapping developer (3 years)

### Teaching Experience

- Online Faculty, CSE, Brigham Young University - Idaho (2015 - Present)

### Biography

Brother Comeau has a variety of hobbies he enjoys spending his free time on, including piano, wood working, and renovations. In his past he has enjoyed being a lifeguard a member of the Big Brother program.

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CS/SE
CSE
Lewis Alley

Luke Alley graduated from BYU-Idaho with a bachelor's degree in business management marketing. He continued his graduate studies at the University of Utah, earning a MBA in 2016.

While completing his undergraduate degree, Luke became president of Get Found First, a marketing company that specialized in tracking paid-search marketing campaigns for clients. He then became a course leader for Emeritus Institute of Management and an adjunct professor of marketing at BYU. He has also served as a vice president of digital marketing, a board member for Semrush's education advisement, and a growth advisor for media companies. He joined the faculty in the Department of Marketing in 2020. In 2023, Luke co-founded Come Follow Me FHE, which creates gospel-centered lessons and products for Latter-day Saint families.

#### Education

- 2016 | Master of of Business Administration, University of Utah
- 2010 | Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Business Management - Marketing, Brigham Young University - Idaho

#### Interests

- Pay Per Click
- Analytics
- Content Marketing
- Marketing Strategy

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Marketing
Madison Dahlin

## Biography

Madison Dahlin is a wife, mother of three, and photographer. Her days are full of children, animals, pickleball, and photography!

Madison has been delighted to teach at BYU-Idaho in the Photography department for the last few years. Teaching has brought her so much joy and many wonderful opportunities! Madison dabbles in genres of photography, but her passion and focus is Portraiture. She enjoys photographing families, couples, events, and weddings. Madison can also be found trying to photograph the many birds that frequent Southeastern Idaho.

## Education

- BFA in Photography, Brigham Young University - Idaho 2012

## Madison Dahlin's Recent Work

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Art
Maija-Liisa N. Adams

Maija-Liisa N. Adams attended Ricks College before graduating from Utah State University with a bachelor's degree in management information systems. She served as an instructor at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, and worked as a regional sales manager for the Wordperfect Corporation. After a short time working as a public school teacher, Maija-Liisa became a partner in Practice MBA, LLC. She then joined the Department of Management and the Department of Communication at BYU-Idaho in 2014. In 2019, she founded Maija-Liisa Speaks, which helps coach TEDx speakers, and is a frequent motivational speaker, appearing at TEDx and other notable venues.

"The Must of Trust" (BYU-Idaho Education Week, July 28, 2020)

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Communication
Management
Malia Kinghorn

#### Education

- AS - Ricks College, April 1994
- BS - Brigham Young University, December 1996

#### Work Experience

- RB&G Engineering - Provo, Utah

#### Teaching Experience

- Ricks College - C++, Intro to Engineering, assisted with Surveying
- Brigham Young University - Idaho, online instructor for ME 172 since Fall 2018

#### Hobbies and Interests

I enjoy running, hiking, camping, and anything I can do with my family. I love music. I play the piano and organ. I love to accompany my children on their various instruments.

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Mechanical Engineering
Mallory Green

## Education

- BS in Family Science with emphasis on Human Development, Brigham Young University
- AS in Family Science, Ricks College

## Previous Work Experience

- Head Librarian, Madison Middle School
- Editor, Type A, Inc.
- Preschool Owner/Teacher, Little Star Academy
- Human Resources Manager, BrightKEYS Homes, LLC

## Professional Interests

- Literature
- Building resiliency

## Hobbies and Activities

- Organizing
- Traveling
- Reading
- Puzzles
- Spending time with family

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Home & Family
Mark Daniel Bennion

Mark Bennion graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor's degree in Asian American Literature, and continued his graduate studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He then earned a master's degree in creative writing from the University of Montana.

Brother Bennion Joined the faculty in the Department of English at BYU-Idaho in 2000. Since that time, he has served as an associate dean in the College of Language and Letters from 2008 to 2012, and department chair in the English department from 2017 to 2022.

"When We Meet Again in Twenty Years" (BYU-Idaho Devotional, October 27, 2015)

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English
Mark Joseph Coglianese

Mark Coglianese graduated from Brigham Young University with bachelor's degree in exercise science. He continued his graduate studies at Shenandoah University, where he earned a master's in physical therapy. He then completed a doctorate degree in exercise science from BYU.

Dr. Coglianese served for many years as a physical therapist at Tom Brooks Physical Therapy. In 2011, he joined the faculty in the Department of Human Performance and Recreation at BYU-Idaho. He has published four research articles related to anatomy and human performance.

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Human Performance & Recreation
Mark O. Morris

Mark Morris graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor's degree in communications marketing. He was accepted into Harvard Business School, where he earned a MBA. He then completed a doctorate degree in human resource development from the University of Northern Texas.

Dr. Morris oversaw client marketing and communication efforts for Coltrin & Associates in the New York City area, followed by working as a consultant for Bain & Company. He also accepted positions as a project manager for Deloitte Consulting, a director for HealthMarkets, Inc., and a managing partner for Morelta Portfolio Companies. In 2014, he joined the faculty in the Department of Management at BYU-Idaho.

"A Win-Win Approach to Personal and Business Relationships" (TEDx Talk, Rexburg, 2015)

## Education

- Brigham Young University, BS, Communications Marketing
- Harvard Business School, Master of Business Administrations
- University of North Texas, Ph.D., Candidate Human Resource Development

## Interests

- Entrepreneurship

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Management
Mark Wayne Moyle

Mark Moyle earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Genetics and Biotechnology from Brigham Young University in 2007 and went on to complete a doctorate degree in Biomedical Sciences at the University of California, San Diego, in 2014.

Dr. Moyle has published an extensive number of scholarly research papers for notable publications. These include The **Journal of Cell Biology**, **Nature Science Journal**, **Cell Press**, and **Sci Signal**.

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Biology
Mark Pugh

Mark Pugh graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor's degree in chemistry. He graduate studies took him to the University of Utah, where he earned a doctorate degree in organic chemistry. Dr. Pugh joined the faculty in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Ricks College in 1998. He stayed with the department when the college made its transition to BYU-Idaho in 2001.

"The Great Plan of Happiness" (BYU-Idaho Devotional, August 7, 2012)

#### Education

- B.S. in Chemistry, Brigham Young University (1991)
- Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, University of Utah (1998)
- Teaching Experience: BYU-I (1998-present)

#### Interests

- Organic Synthesis
- Natural Product Isolation and Characterization

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Chemistry
Mark M. Watkins

Mark Watkins received his degrees from Brigham Young University and Indiana University and has studied with Eugene Rousseau, Daniel Deffayet, Ray Smith, and Yushi Ishiwata and jazz with David Baker. Watkins has performed in more than 20 countries and with artists ranging from Bob Mintzer (jazz saxophone) to Marlene Pauley (classical clarinet). In 1994 he was offered aposition in the premier Washington DC Army Field Band but was unable to enlist due to visual disability. Dr. Watkins has lectured at conferences world wide including the 12th, 14th, 15th, 16th World Saxophone Congresses and published in periodicals including The Saxophone Symposium and JAZZed Magazine. He has several book projects nearing completion with titles: Studies with the Bird: Foundational Jazz Articulation and Saxophone Sound: A View from the Inside, culminating over 15 year's of research and pedagogical application, as well as his ebook, Fundamental Jazz Improvisation: What Everybody Thinks You AlreadyKnow. Many positive reviews regarding Dr. Watkins' performance and composition are extant from Jazz Times, Saxophone Journal, Cadence Magazine, and other sources. Ed Calle comments about the CD, FOUR: On Warm Summer's Evenin' (2010 Jazz Hang), "Two of the most appealing dimensions of FOUR's offering are Watkins' pen and the virtuosity of each individual. Watkins' diversified, fresh, and engaging writing results in new discoveries with every listen." Noah Peterson, KPSU Radio, states, "...You never know what's coming next and, like Beethoven, it's always the perfect thing that follows." Dr. Watkins has over 100 compositions and arrangements, 38 are available from Walrus Music, Roncorp, and Dorn and he has produced six CDs with a seventh scheduled for June 2013. He has been Director of Woodwind Studies at North Dakota State University and is currently Director of Jazz Studies at Brigham Young University-Idaho.

- Sound Alliance Facebook page

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Music
Martin Sterling Dietze-Hermosa

Martin Dietze-Hermosa graduated from BYU-Idaho with a bachelor's degree in exercise physiology. His graduate studies took him to the University of Utah, where he earned a master's degree in kinesiology and exercise science. He then completed a doctorate degree in interdisciplinary health science from the University of Texas at El Paso.

Dr. Dietze-Hermosa worked professionally as a personal trainer and strength and conditioning specialist at World's Gym. He first came to BYU-Idaho as an adjunct professor in the Department of Biology in 2015. He then served as a lecturer and assistant instructor at the University of Utah and the University of Texas at El Paso as he completed his graduate studies. In 2021, he joined the faculty in the Department of Human Performance and Recreation at BYU-Idaho.

Dr. Dietze-Hermosa has co-authored over 30 research publications about human performance and strength. He also helps oversee BYU-Idaho's annual summer speed and agility camps

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Human Performance & Recreation
Martin Ma

Get to Know Martin Ma

Martin Ma attended Qingdao University of Science and Technology in Shandong, China, before graduating from Brigham Young University with a bachelor's degree in economics. He then completed a doctorate degree in economics from Washington State University.

Dr. Ma joined the faculty in the Department of Economics in 2014. He also serves as a co-founder for the United States Development Investment Corporation since 2023.

#### Education

- Ph.D. in Economics, 2013, Washington State University
- B.A. in Economics, 2007, Brigham Young University

#### Interests

- Health Economics
- Applied Econometrics
- Industrial Organization

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Economics
Masaru Okuda

****EDUCATION:****

- Ph.D. in Information Science with concentration on Telecommunications, University of Pittsburgh, Jun. 2006
- M.S. in Telecommunications, University of Pittsburgh, Dec. 1996
- B.S. in Information Systems and Computer Science, Brigham Young University - Hawaii, Jun. 1989

****INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS****(Present and Past)****:****

- AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate, Amazon Web Services
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Amazon Web Services
- Cisco Networking Academy - CCNA R&S Instructor, Cisco Systems, Inc.
- Cisco Certified Network Associate - Routing and Switching, Cisco Systems, Inc.
- Cisco Certified Network Associate - Security, Cisco Systems, Inc.

****TEACHING:****

Brigham Young University - Idaho, ID

- Faculty, Aug. 2018 - Current

Murray State University, KY

- Associate Professor, Jun. 2013 - Jul. 2018
- Assistant Professor, Jan. 2007 - May 2013
- Lecturer, Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2006

University of Pittsburgh, PA

- Teaching Fellow, May. 2004 - Aug. 2004

****INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:****

Marconi Communications / Fore Systems, Inc.

- Research Engineer, Aug. 2001 - Oct. 2002
- Software Development Engineer, Jul. 1997 - Sep. 2001
- Software Test Engineer, Sep. 1994 - Jun. 1997

AT&T Jens Corp.

- Systems Engineer, Jul. 1989 - Dec. 1992

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CSE
Matthew Charles Alba

#### Education

- PhD, Hispanic Linguistics, The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, Dec 2005, Specialization: Hispanic Linguistics, Minor: Second Language Acquisition Theory and Teaching Methodology
- MA, Spanish Linguistics, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, August 2001, Specialization: Spanish Linguistics, Ancillary: Spanish Pedagogy
- BA, Spanish, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, April 1998, Major: Spanish, Minor: Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
- AA, Riverside Community College, Riverside, California, December 1995

#### Interests

- Spanish Grammar
- Spanish Phonology
- Language Contact
- Second Language Teaching Methods
- Language Attitudes
- Second Language Acquisition
- Usage-Based Functionalist Linguistics
- Language Variation and Change

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Languages & Intl Studies
Matthew James Babcock

Matt Babcock graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's degree in English. His graduate studies took him to Binghampton University, where he earned a master's degree in English with a creative writing emphasis. He then completed a doctorate degree in literature and criticism from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Babcock joined the faculty in the Department of English at Ricks College in 1998, and remained with the department since the college transitioned to BYU-Idaho.

Works 
Strange Terrain (**Madhat Press**, 2016) 
"Charity Never" (**Dialogue**, vol. 40, issue 4, Winter 2007, 109-19) 
"The Walker" ( **Dialogue**, vol. 39, issue 2, Summer 2006, 137-57) 
"Bag," "Daughters and Geese," Dalmatian" (poems, **Weber Journal**, vol. 22.2, Winter 2005)

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English
Matthew Dixon

#### Education

- FACHE
- MBA

#### Bio

Matt Dixon began teaching healthcare administration at BYU Idaho in 2016. Prior to this, Matt spent 13 years as an executive with HCA Healthcare, the largest for-profit hospital operator in the United States. At HCA, Matt led the development and opening of a new hospital in Pearland, Texas, as the Chief Executive Officer of Pearland Medical Center. Under Matt's leadership, Pearland Medical Center was recognized as one of HCA Healthcare's highest performing hospitals in the delivery of clinical care, and employee and patient satisfaction.

Preceding his appointment at Pearland Medical Center, Matt was the Chief Operating Officer of St. Mark's Hospital, a 315-bed tertiary level hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. During his 7-year tenure as COO, Matt oversaw the expansion of St. Mark's services in the areas of outpatient imaging, satellite emergency services, primary care, bariatric surgery, inpatient rehabilitation, and behavioral health.

Matt also held the position of Associate Administrator at Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful, Utah.

Matt holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business and is a certified Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives. After graduating as the valedictorian of the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies at Brigham Young University, Matt worked in finance and international development prior to his graduate studies. Matt is also a graduate of Ricks College, where he competed on the school's varsity cross-county and track and field teams.

Matt was raised on his family's farm in Jerome, Idaho and served a mission in Fresno, California. He and his wife, Anna, were married in 1996 in the Salt Lake City Temple. They are the parents of four children.

Matt loves fly fishing, hiking, backpacking, outdoor work, international travel, his wife, his kids, and a good joke.

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Health Services
Matthew J. Lewis

#### Biography

Matthew Lewis earned his undergraduate degree mathematics from Westminster College and graduate degrees (MS-Mathematics, MEd-Secondary Mathematics, PhD-Mathematics) from Utah State University. Prior to working at BYU-I, Matt taught high school in Logan, Utah and before that, he worked a wide range of construction jobs. Matt's mathematical interests lie in the areas of mathematical education, mathematical ecology, and sports analytics. Other interests include baseball, fly fishing, a good haiku, and an ongoing quest for the perfect taco.

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Mathematics
Matthew Maroon

#### Bio

Matt Maroon started his career in data and analytics at the Nielsen Company in New York City. He later moved into account management and sales roles at Nielsen before taking a job in digital ad sales at Microsoft. He worked in different areas of display, programmatic and search advertising before coming to BYU-I in 2017. He teaches Social Media Marketing, Integrated Digital Marketing and Professional Sales on campus. He also is involved with IBC. He is passionate about helping students to prepare for life after Rexburg.

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Marketing
Matthew Spencer Heywood

#### Education

- B.S, Chemistry, Southern Utah University, 2006
- Ph.D. Analytical Chemistry, Brigham Young University, 2012

#### Interests

- Chemistry Education
- Analytical Chemistry
- Spectroscopy
- Laser-Induced Fluorescence
- Ambient Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry

#### Selected Publications and Presentations

1. Heywood, M. S.; Taylor, N.; Farnsworth, P. B. Measurement of Helium Metastable Atom Densities in a Plasma-Based Ambient Ionization Source. Anal. Chem. 2011, 83, 6493-6499.2. Heywood, M. S.; Farnsworth, P. B. Optimization of Native Fluorescence Detection of Proteins Using a Pulsed Nanolaser Excitation Source. Applied Spectroscopy. 2010, 64, 1283-1288.3. Matthew Heywood, Jonathan Wright, Paul Farnsworth. Optical and Mass Spectrometric Studies of a Helium Dielectric Barrier Discharge Used as an Ambient Ionization Source. Oral Presentation at FACSS Conference. Raleigh, NC. October, 2010.

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Chemistry
Matthew Manley

### Education

- PhD Management Information Systems 2012, Utah State University
- MBA Business Administration 2002, Utah State University
- BA Psychology and Art History 1996, California State University

### Certifications

- Certified Information Systems Security Professional 2007

### Industry Experience

- Systems Engineer, Wells Fargo (2005 - 2012)
- Database Engineer, Healthcare Insights (2004 - 2005)
- Software Engineer, Novell (1998 - 2004)

### Teaching Experience

- Professor of Computer Science, BYUI (2018 - Present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems (2012 - 2018)

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CS/SE
CSE