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WINONA LAKE – This fall, Grace College welcomes four new faculty members: Dr. Steve Douglas, assistant professor of biology; Dr. Derrick Angier, assistant professor of behavioral science; Scott Moodie, assistant professor of marketing and international business; and Alicia Meyer, instructor of communication.
Douglas, a Ph.D. graduate from Purdue University, is joining Grace’s School of Science and Engineering. A translational nutritional physiologist, he has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and presented at national conferences on appetite control, satiety and dietary interventions, according to a press release from Grace College.
In addition to his research, Douglas worked at Winona IT as project manager, data engineer, fractional chief data officer, AI consultant and data analyst. Douglas brings these diverse experiences to the classroom, designing hands-on activities with practical applications and leveraging technology to help students connect research insights to real-world contexts.
“I’m most looking forward to ministering to college students and being able to discuss how our faith and Scripture should frame how we view and serve others in the world,” said Douglas.
Angier holds a B.A. degree in psychology and history from Dordt University and completed his M.A. and Ph.D. in Psychology at the University of New Hampshire. While at the University of New Hampshire, Angier was mentored by Dr. John D. Mayer, a leading scholar in the fields of emotional and personal intelligence. His research explores personality traits, intelligence, online interaction, pro-social and aggressive behaviors, video game engagement and psychometrics.
Moodie is the newest addition to the School of Business. He also holds an MRes in Management Sciences, an MBA from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and a B.A. from Cedarville University. Moodie’s expertise spans organizational behavior, international business, strategy and wellness.
“I spent most of my adult life working in academia and the corporate sector across various countries and organizations worldwide,” said Moodie. “The diversity of contexts and experiences has been particularly useful for my teaching areas and private consulting. After teaching remotely the last few years, I’m looking forward to being back in a physical classroom and interacting with the students.”
Meyer joins the School of Arts & Humanities after serving as part-time faculty at Grace since 2020, teaching both communication courses and Grace Core courses. She holds a B.A. from Malone University and an M.A. from Grand Canyon University. With expertise in interpersonal and group communication, her teaching brings an emphasis to discussion, collaboration and humanist, constructivist pedagogy.
Beyond the classroom, Meyer brings experience with student affairs, having worked in residence life, admissions and student involvement. These roles shaped her passion for student development and informed her understanding of the interpersonal dynamics that impact community life, stated the release.
Learn more about Grace’s faculty at www.grace.edu/about/grace-college/faculty-directory/.
