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.
John H. Armstrong, PhD
Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies
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![Joni Balter](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x66:1620x1935/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Balter,-Joni-LG.jpg)
![Catherine Crook](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)
Kimberly Gawlik, JD
Senior Administrative Assistant, Philosophy
Senior Administrative Assistant, Environmental Studies
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Lyn Gualtieri, PhD
Teaching Professor
Director of Environmental Science
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Tanya Hayes
Chair, Department of Public Affairs and Nonprofit Leadership
Program Director, Environmental Studies
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![Se-Yeun Lee, PhD](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x67:1938x2303/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/scieng/Lee,-Se-Yeun.jpg)
![Gordon Miller, PhD](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)
Felipe Murtinho, PhD
Director, International Studies
Associate Professor, International Studies
Associate Appointment, Institute of Public Service
Associate Appointment, Environmental Studies
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![Trileigh Tucker, PhD](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)
![Sam Verhovek](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x75:1565x1881/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Verhovek-Sam-c4X5.jpg)
![Emily Wright, MA](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x38:795x955/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Wright-Emily-c4X5.jpg)