Faculty and Staff
Our talented and accomplished faculty and staff are core to the Seattle University experience. What sets our faculty apart is a passion and dedication to the success of every student. From your intellectual and personal growth to leadership formation, Seattle University endows you with the knowledge, skills, connections and global perspective to become a leader of purpose.
In our classrooms, you’ll notice our small class sizes, esteemed faculty and people from a wide range of backgrounds and faiths. In our departments, you’ll have the support of talented professionals to realize your goals. Everyone contributes to a personalized, rigorous learning experience that empowers deeper learning and your ambitions at Seattle University and beyond.
Explore our faculty and staff community to connect and learn more.
![Ken Allan, PhD](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x65:1345x1617/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/6M7A6548-Allan-c8X10-mw.jpg)
![Arturo A. Araujo, MFA](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x116:2409x2896/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/leadership/FrArturoVaticanArtGallery_yk_008-c4X5-mw.jpg)
Aly Bedford, BFA
Academic Program Coordinator, Performing Arts & Arts Leadership
Academic Program Coordinator, Art, Art History & Design
![Aly Bedford, BFA](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x28:576x693/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/placeholders/ProfileDefaultPics-Redhawk.png)
![Gretchen Frances Bennett, MFA](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x71:1470x1767/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Gretchen-Bennett-c8X10-mw.jpg)
![Dawn Cerny, MFA](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x39:800x962/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Cerny,-Dawn-LG.jpg)
![Stefanie Fatooh, MFA](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x28:576x693/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/placeholders/ProfileDefaultPics-SpiritMark.png)
Claire Garoutte
Associate Professor, Art, Art History, and Design (Photography)
![Claire Garoutte](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x77:1600x1923/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Garoutte,-Clair-Large-c8X10-mw.jpg)
![Ki Gottberg, MFA](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x88:1832x2202/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Gottberg,-Ki-2020-Large-c8X10-mw.jpg)
Francisco Guerrero, MFA
Associate Professor, Fine Arts (Studio Arts)
![Francisco Guerrero, MFA](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x76:1566x1883/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/GuerreroFrancisco-c8X10-mw.jpg)
![Naomi Hume, PhD](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x68:1411x1696/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Hume,-Naomi-LG-2018-c8X10-mw.jpg)
Naomi Kasumi
Professor, Design
Director, Design Program
Associate Appointment, Asian Studies.
![Naomi Kasumi](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x58:1200x1443/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Kasumi,-Naomi-Large-c4X5-mw.jpg)
![Jim Y.H. Li](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x28:576x693/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/placeholders/ProfileDefaultPics-SpiritMark.png)
![Verna McKinnon-Hipps, BA](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x28:576x693/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/placeholders/ProfileDefaultPics-Wordmark.png)
![Ariana Moore](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x28:576x693/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/placeholders/ProfileDefaultPics-Redhawk.png)
Alexander Mouton, MFA
Chair, Department of Art, Art History & Design
Associate Professor, Digital Design
![Alexander Mouton, MFA](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x32:667x802/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Mouton-Alexander-Large-c4X5-mw.jpg)
Trung Pham, SJ, MFA
Chair, Art, Art History and Design
Associate Professor, Fine Arts
![Trung Pham, SJ, MFA](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x75:1553x1867/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/PhamTrung-LG-2018-c4X5-mw.jpg)
![Miha Sarani](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x25:144x191/prod01/channel_34/media/college-of-arts-and-sciences/aboutthecollege/faculty-staff-directory-photos/Miha-headshot-144X216.jpg)
Arielle Simmons, MFA
Adjunct Professor, Art, Art History and Design (Photography)
![Arielle Simmons, MFA](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x58:586x734/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Arielle-Simmons.jpg)
![Josefina Valenzuela Cerda, MFA](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x76:1584x1904/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Valenzuela-Cerda,Josefina-LG-c4X5.jpg)
![Josef V. Venker, S.J.](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x28:576x693/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/placeholders/ProfileDefaultPics-SpiritMark.png)
![Heidi Zamora](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x28:576x693/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/placeholders/ProfileDefaultPics-SpiritMark.png)