Alumni Profiles

Lawrence Stoyanowski HS ’85, U ‘89

has been a marriage and family counselor since he received his master’s degree from Loma Linda University in 1991. He is co-owner of Bestmarriages.ca and Affinity Counselling Services, and co-founder of Lighthouse Therapeutic Services. Lawrence was also employed at counselling centres and family clinics in California and Alberta.

Lawrence and Donna Stoyanowski

Certified in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy, he has presented at over 150 Gottman trainings, seminars, and workshops across Canada and the U.S. His leadership roles at The Gottman Institute include Gottman consultant and master trainer, Levels 1, 2, and 3.

Lawrence writes, “My job is to help clients clarify what they want to achieve, find a path to their goal, and take the required action. I have a desire to help people overcome challenges, take control of their lives, and realize their full potential.”

Lawrence has a deep commitment and interest in his local community as well. He has served on several boards and committees in the Langley, British Columbia, area. These have included leadership positions with the Community Health and Education Committee (CHEC). He was also a board member of Aldergrove Neighborhood Services and part of the steering committee for Aldergrove Computer Training School (A.C.T.S.), a nonprofit computer school.

When not working or being active in the community, Lawrence enjoys spending time and travelling with his best friends— his wife and two daughters—and playing golf with his buddies.

Camilla (Naherny) Campbell HS ’90,

U ‘96 completed an undergraduate degree in behavioural science at Burman University and then earned a Master’s degree in public administration with an emphasis in criminal justice at City University in Seattle, WA. In 2011 she qualified for a Juris Doctorate degree from Seattle University School of Law. Her specialty is employment law defense.

An attorney in southern California when the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions went into effect, Camilla reports that court hearings conducted over the telephone, depositions done via Zoom, witness interviews and evidence gathering done remotely—these have all called for great creativity and flexibility.

In addition to practicing law, Camilla is co-owner of Campbell Realty, a brokerage firm in Highland, California. She is also president of an adult residential facility, where she serves as the administrator.

Camilla’s busy life includes many volunteer activities as well. In addition to providing regular pro bono legal services to community and church members, she has volunteered with Public Counsel in Los Angeles, led out as director for a legal clinic at her church, and served as codirector for her church’s marriage ministry. She also volunteers at Adventurers and teaches children’s Sabbath school classes.

Camilla is married to Fritz Campbell, portfolio manager in information technology for Loma Linda University Health. They are parents to 10-year-old Malia who attends Loma Linda Academy.

2000s

Chris HS ’95, U ’00, U ’05 and Julie (Jai)

Phare Dubyna U ’00, U ‘01 have been involved in Adventist education since graduating from Burman University with both education and adventure-based counseling degrees.

Their most recent assignments were in the Alberta Conference of Seventhday Adventists as administrators: Chris, principal at College Heights Christian School; and Jai, principal at four “micro-schools.” Jai’s micro-schools (Sylvan Meadows Adventist School, Peace Hills Adventist School, South Side Christian School, and Woodlands Adventist School) have enrollments of 18 to 58 students.

Although physically distant from each other, they conduct joint field trips for students and professional development events for teachers. Jai explains, “This leads to a sense of belonging and allows multigrade teachers to collaborate with other teachers in the same situation.”

During this unique time of educating students through a global pandemic, Jai and Chris have seen evidence of God’s leading in their schools. Both teachers and students needed to learn how to use Zoom and Google Classroom.

While their school buildings were empty and staff missed personal interactions with students from March to June, there were positives that came out of remote learning:

• Daily worship with the students in their homes provided opportunity for parents and younger siblings to join in this time of praise and prayer. • Zoom meetings allowed students to see their classmates and teachers and know that they were supported and loved. • Increased family time let families slow down and reconnect.

The Dubynas, (l to r) Jorjah (12), Jai, Mackenzie (14), Samantha (15), and Chris

Throughout this crisis, Chris and Jai were supportive leaders ensuring that teachers and families worked together as teams with the goal of developing the mind, body, and heart of every child. They look forward to the challenges and blessings of the upcoming year when Chris will be taking over the administration of central Alberta’s micro-schools, and Jai will be returning to the classroom as a substitute teacher in hopes of having her own classroom again in the future.