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.
Haejeong Hazel Hahn, PhD
Department Chair, History
Professor, History
Affiliate, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Affiliate, Asian Studies
Affiliate, Film and Media Studies
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Stephen T. Chan, PhD
Associate Professor, Theology and Religious Studies
Associate Appointment, Asian Studies Program
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![Rob Efird, PhD](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x58:1199x1441/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Efird-Rob-c8X1-mw.jpg)
Ming Feng
Associate Professor, Modern Languages and Cultures
Associate Professor, Asian Studies Program
![Ming Feng](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/Feng,-Ming-Large-c8X10-mw.jpg)
Nalini Iyer, PhD
Professor, English
Associate Appointment, Asian Studies Program
Associate Appointment, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
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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)
Yitan Li, PhD
Professor and Chair, Political Science; Director, Asian Studies
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Jiangmeng Helen Liu, PhD
Associate Professor, Communication and Media
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Reine Mages
Administrative Assistant, International Studies, Latin American Studies
Associate Appointment, Asian Studies Program
Associate Appointment, SU ADVANCE
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Harriet Phinney, PhD
Associate Professor, Anthropology and Sociology
Associate Appointment, Asian Studies Program
![Harriet Phinney, PhD](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x48:1008x1211/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Phinney,-Harriet-Largev2-c4X5-mw.jpg)
![Daphne Qian](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-Interlock.png)
![Sharon A. Suh, PhD](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x72:1499x1802/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Suh,-Sharon-Large-2018-c4X5-mw.jpg)
Tom Taylor, PhD
Associate Professor, History
Affiliated with International Studies
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Jason Wirth, PhD
Professor and Department Chair, Philosophy
Associate Appointment, Film Studies
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Marie Rose Wong, PhD
Professor Emerita
Institute of Public Service
Asian Studies
Public Affairs
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Enyu Zhang, PhD
Associate Professor, International Studies
Affiliated faculty and former director, Asian Studies
![Enyu Zhang, 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-SpiritMark.png)