Dr. Pedrito Maynard-Reid is Senior Associate Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion of Walla Walla University and has also been Professor of Biblical Studies and Missiology in the School of Theology since 1990. For 15 years he served at Northern Caribbean University in Jamaica in a number of capacities, including Professor of Biblical Studies, Chair of the Department of Religion, Director of Religious Affairs, and Pastor of the University Church. He served in similar roles for five years in Puerto Rico.

Pedrito has a Th.D in Biblical Studies from Andrews University and a post-doctoral M.Th in Missiology from Fuller Theological Seminary. His published books include Poverty and Wealth in the Epistle of James; A Commentary on the Epistle of James; Complete Evangelism; and Diverse Worship: African American, Caribbean & Hispanic Perspectives.

Pedrito is an international person in soul and spirit. He has visited, lectured, and served in every continent and region of the world including Antarctica. To serve the marginal, the weak, and the less fortunate, and help them to a better life and a more fulfilling existence, both here and globally, is what he lives and strives for.