Meet the Staff and Academic Counselors
Amanda Ferreira
Director of Recruitment
Email: amanda@dbu.edu
Phone: 214-333-5337
Education
- Bachelor of Arts and Science in Business Administration and Psychology
- Master of Arts in Professional Counseling
Favorite Thing About DBU
The Events
Favorite Scripture
"But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified." - 1 Corinthians 9:27
Hobbies
- Traveling
- Fitness
- Finding trendy coffee shops
Zavannah Van Leeuwen
Director of Recruitment
Email: zavannah@dbu.edu
Phone: 214-333-5489
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling/Services Education; Sociology
Favorite Thing About DBU
I love having the opportunity to grow everyday with my co-workers who share the same love for Jesus as I do.
Favorite Scripture
"The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake." - Psalms 23:1-3
Hobbies
- Long Distance Running & Mountain Biking
- Rock climbing with friends
- Writing
- Traveling
Taryn Hockett
Academic Counselor
Email: taryn@dbu.edu
Phone: 214-333-7162
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and Development
- Pursuing a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling
Favorite Thing About DBU
How Christ-centered and personal everything/everyone is at DBU.
Favorite Scripture
"But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved." - Ephesians 2:4-5
Hobbies
- Spending time with my family and friends
- Spending time outdoors
- Reading and playing games
Chris Spalding
Director of Recruitment
Email: christophers@dbu.edu
Phone: 214-333-5142
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Communication
Favorite Thing About DBU
The relationships that I have created with both professors, the staff and friends during my time here.
Favorite Scripture
"And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen." - 1 Peter 5:10–11
Hobbies
- Spending time with my family
- Woodworking
- Hunting
- Reading
Joyce Wallace
Academic Counselor
Email: joycew@dbu.edu
Phone: 214-333-5882
Education
- Bachelor of Arts and Science in Christian Ministries and Business Administration
- Master of Arts in Professional Development
Favorite Thing About DBU
The Christian atmosphere – I’m able to talk about the Lord any time and my co-workers share my same love of the Lord.
Favorite Scripture
"Nothing can separate us from the love of God." - Romans 8:38-39
Hobby
- Playing the piano
Shelby Aguilar
Academic Counselor
Email: shelbya@dbu.edu
Phone: 214-333-5809
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Sociology
- Master of Arts in Professional Development- Concentration in Counseling
Favorite Thing About DBU
DBU feels like home. Coming from a larger public University (that I LOVED don’t get me wrong) DBU was just a different and more comforting feeling when the people in your classes, the professors and staff members cared about your story, prayed for your hardships, and walked with you through the burdens and joys. I have never felt so cared for before by a large body of believers as I have at DBU.
Favorite Scripture
“Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all ways acknowledge Him and He will make your path straight.” -Proverbs 3:5-6
Hobby
- Spending time with family and friends
- Spending time mentoring others through Younglife, Foster Care, Big Brothers/Big Sisters etc.
- Spending time outdoors
