Glen Kinoshita

Glen Kinoshita is the Director of Multi-Ethnic Programs at Biola. Glen holds a B.A in Sociology from Biola and a Masters of Divinity from Talbot School of Theology.

While at Biola he was the Missions Conference Director. After graduating from Biola Glen worked at Biola in various departments. He started off as the AS Advisor for three years. As the AS Advisor a lot of his time was spent in multi-ethic programs . This created a need for a department to address the needs students of color at Biola. The first year of the Multi-Ethnic Programs department was in 1991.

He is a certified trainer with Walk Through the Bible Ministries, and has served as an advisory council member with the National Conference for Community and Justice in Los Angeles. He is a frequent presenter on diversity and leadership development at various conferences across the country throughout the year.

With many interests and passions in life, Glen devotes himself to a constant process of growing and learning. As an artist, Glen enjoys expressing himself in the art of Sumi-e, or Japanese brush painting. As a lover of culturally diverse music, Glen plays a variety of instruments such as Hawaiian Slack Guitar, Ukulele, Latin and African drumming, and Native American flute. As a writer he reflects on his life experiences through prose, poetry and articles.

Additional interests include international travel, martial arts, performing magic tricks, reading, movies, exploring cultural diversity in urban settings, visiting museums, weight training, and corresponding with his many friends around the world. Glen is recognized in the 2003/2004 Who's Who Among America's Teachers and holds a Black Belt in the art of Kempo Karate.