Following a thoughtful and prayerful search process, Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) has named Dr. Stacey Berggren as its next Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing.
Dr. Berggren brings more than two decades of experience in Christian higher education, with deep leadership across enrollment management, admissions, marketing, retention, student engagement, and institutional strategy. She currently serves as Vice President for Enrollment Management at Northwest Nazarene University, where she is a member of the President’s Senior Leadership Team and provides leadership for traditional undergraduate admissions, graduate and professional studies admissions, eCampus admissions, retention and persistence, student advocacy, engagement and belonging, marketing, youth engagement, and enrollment technologies.
Throughout her tenure at Northwest Nazarene University, Dr. Berggren has held increasing levels of leadership responsibility, including service as Vice President for Enrollment Management, Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing, University Registrar, Director of Admissions, Admissions Counselor, and Student Life Assistant. Her leadership has included authoring and implementing an Enrollment Growth Action Plan, launching centralized graduate admissions and marketing teams, strengthening recruitment and retention systems, developing admissions counselor training and accountability structures, and helping build a campus-wide culture of enrollment and student care.
Dr. Berggren holds an Ed.D. in Leadership and Professional Practice from Trevecca Nazarene University, an M.Ed. in School Counseling from Northwest Nazarene University, and a B.S. in Computer Science and Math from Troy University. She is also currently enrolled in a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies bridge program at Trevecca Nazarene University, with anticipated completion in December 2026. Her professional involvement includes service with the CCCU Commission for Enrollment Marketing, NACCAP, the Nazarene Enrollment Officers Network, and other higher education leadership organizations.
“I am blessed and honored to join the Point Loma Nazarene University community. The university’s mission and vision resonate strongly with my own values, and I look forward to partnering with the President, the Cabinet, the faculty, the staff, and members of the Enrollment and Marketing team to advance that mission. I am grateful for this opportunity and eager to contribute to the remarkable future that lies ahead for PLNU,” Dr. Berggren shared.
The search was facilitated by Ed Poff and Laura Coverstone of JobfitMatters Executive Search. Kerry Fulcher, president of PLNU, stated, “JobfitMatters was an outstanding partner throughout both of our vice presidential searches. Ed Poff and Laura and Coverstone took the time to understand PLNU’s mission, culture, and leadership needs, and timelines, and they remained thoughtful, responsive, and engaged throughout the entire process. They listened well, served as trusted thought partners, and ultimately presented exceptional candidates for our candidates for our consideration.
One aspect of their process that I found especially valuable was the use of the SIMA assessments. Mapping each candidate against the role’s leadership profile provided meaningful insights that benefited both our search advisory committee and the candidates themselves as they discerned God’s calling. The process was thorough, collaborative, and deeply aligned with the kind of discernment we value in Christian higher education. I would confidently recommend JobfitMatters to any organization seeking a search partner committed to understanding both the position and the people it serves.”
