Meet The Staff

KinoshitaGlen Kinoshita

Glen currently serves as the Director of Multi-Ethnic Programs at Biola University. Glen holds a B.A in Sociology from Biola and a Masters of Divinity from Talbot School of Theology. He is a certified trainer with Walk Through the Bible Ministries, and has served as an advisory council member with the National Conference for Community and Justice in Los Angeles.  He is a frequent presenter on diversity and leadership development at various conferences across the country throughout the year.

With many interests and passions in life, Glen devotes himself to a constant process of growing and learning. As an artist, Glen enjoys expressing himself in the art of Sumi-e, or Japanese brush painting. As a lover of culturally diverse music, Glen plays a variety of instruments such as Hawaiian Slack Guitar, Ukulele, Latin and African drumming, and Native American flute. As a writer he reflects on his life experiences through prose, poetry and articles.

Additional interests include international travel, martial arts, performing magic tricks, reading, movies, exploring cultural diversity in urban settings, visiting museums, weight training, and corresponding with his many friends around the world. Glen is recognized in the 2003/2004 Who's Who Among America's Teachers and holds a Black Belt in the art of Kempo Karate.

ChoiElizabeth Choi

Elizabeth is the Multi Ethnic Programs Assistant. Originally from the Bay Area, she graduated from Biola University in Spring 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. As a student, she worked with MEP serving as a co-chair in the AS Multi Cultural Relations (MCR) department. While pursuing her degree, she was involved with Biola’s undergraduate magazine, the Point, as Editor in Chief and the student newspaper, the Chimes, as a staff writer. She has learned much about the entertainment and news industries through various internships.

An avid fan of live music and cultural foods, Elizabeth enjoys attending concerts and engaging in table fellowship. Elizabeth is a fan of art and different art mediums and looks to art as a source of inspiration for writing and thought-processes. In her spare time, Elizabeth likes to catch up on reading, learn how to cook, and practice guitar. Elizabeth is a member of the Asian American Journalists Association and hopes to continue writing, sharing her story and the stories of students she encounters.