About us

Sherae is the Event & Volunteer Manager at Childcare Worldwide. She graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Sociology and a minor in Political Science. She got her Masters degree in International and community Development from Northwest University and is currently getting her Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychology from the Seattle School of Theology & Psychology. Sherae loves spending time with friends & family, reading, learning and being outdoors.

Kevin Pentz is the Founder and Senior Wealth Advisor at Wealthmark Advisors where he helps high-achieving individuals reach their dreams through custom planning and result-driven wealth management. Kevin really enjoys developing people and helping others achieve greatness. He got his MBA in Wealth Management Theory and Practice at Yale School of Management and his B.B.A in Finance and Financial Management Services from Western Washington University.  

When Kevin is not working, He enjoys living life to the fullest with his wife Kara and their three Children. He also enjoys serving at his local Church, competing in Ironman triathlon’s, spending time surfing on the lake, and carving up the slopes.

Nick Sorensen is the Special Teams Coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Nick grew up in Falls Church, VA. He played college football at Virginia Tech from 1997 to 2000, and graduated with a degree in Business Marketing. He most recently served as the secondary coach/nickel specialist with the Seattle Seahawks after initially joining the team as a special teams assistant in 2013. Sorensen played as a safety for 10 years in the NFL including four seasons in Jacksonville (2003-06), where he served as the team’s special teams captain. He also played with the Rams from 2001-02 and the Browns from 2007-10. Nick and his wife, Danielle, have two sons, Nash and Stone.

Dr. Rowlanda Cawthon serves as Dean of the College of Business and as an Assistant Professor of Management at Northwest University. She completed Brandman University’s inaugural Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership program and was the first to complete her course work and defend her dissertation over 100 other doctoral students and candidates. Dr. Cawthon earned a M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Chapman University and B.A. in Communications from the University of Puget Sound. 

Dr. Cawthon worked in the criminal justice profession for eleven years before transitioning to higher education. While employed with the Department of Corrections, she held positions ranging from Business Analyst to Communications Consultant, overseeing media relations in multiple prisons and field offices in Washington State. In her last role, she served as a Correctional Unit Supervisor, managing a 104-bed unit at Mission Creek Corrections Center for Women. 

Dr. Cawthon is passionate about public speaking. She has experience serving as a keynote speaker and workshop presenter for domestic and international conferences, community engagements, company events, and higher education institutions. Occasionally, Dr. Cawthon engages in organizational consulting work for governmental and non-governmental entities.

James Junior grew up in Kent, WA. He graduated from WWU with a degree in Sociology and a minor in music. After graduating James completed the Internship program with Campus Christian Fellowship and then joined their staff. He loves working with student leaders, worship leaders and technology! James is married to Janelle and they have three kids, Estelle, Emmelise and Ezra.