Faculty and Staff
Our faculty possess diverse expertise in environmental politics, urban sustainability, climate justice, and landscape ecology, and are dedicated to providing experiential learning and research opportunities that explore both local and global environmental issues.
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.
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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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Felipe Murtinho
Director, International Studies
Director, Middle Eastern Studies
Associate Professor, International Studies
Associate Professor, Public Affairs and Nonprofit Leadership
Affiliated Faculty, Environmental Studies
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