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.
![Jennifer Albright, 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-Interlock.png)
![Jonathan Bechtol](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x69:1440x1731/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Bechtol,-Jonathan-LG.jpg)
![A Bottema](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)
Peter A. Collins, PhD
Professor, Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Forensics
- 206-296-5474
- collinsp@seattleu.edu
![Peter A. Collins, PhD](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x74:1526x1835/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Collins,-Peter-2019-LGv1-c8X10-mw.jpg)
![Brooke Gialopsos, 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)
Thomas 'Tag' Gleason, JD
Adjunct Professor
Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Forensics
- GleasonT@seattleu.edu
![Thomas 'Tag' Gleason, JD](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)
Virginia Gleason, JD
Adjunct Professor, Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Forensics
- 206-296-5470
- gleasonv@seattleu.edu
![Virginia Gleason, JD](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)
Bonnie Glenn, JD
Adjunct Professor, Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Forensics
- 206-296-5920
- glennb@seattleu.edu
![Bonnie Glenn, JD](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)
Elaine Gunnison, PhD
Professor, Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Forensics
Director, Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
- 206-296-2430
- gunnisone@seattleu.edu
![Elaine Gunnison, PhD](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x88:1830x2200/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Gunnison-Elaine-LG-c8X10-mw.jpg)
Jacqueline B. Helfgott, PhD
Professor/Director
Crime & Justice Research Center
- 206-296-5477
- jhelfgot@seattleu.edu
![Jacqueline B. Helfgott, PhD](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x62:1276x1534/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Jacqueline-Helfgott-c4X5.jpg)
Matthew J. Hickman, PhD
Chair, Department of Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Forensics
Professor, Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Forensics
- 206-296-2484
- hickmanm@seattleu.edu
![Matthew J. Hickman, 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)
Beverly Himick, PhD
Adjunct Professor, Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Forensics
- himickb@seattleu.edu
![Beverly Himick, 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-Redhawk.png)
![Li Huang](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)
![Bridget Joyner-Carpanini, 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-Redhawk.png)
![Colleen McIngalls, MPA](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)
Al O'Brien, MPA
Assistant Teaching Professor, Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Forensics
- 206-296-2047
- obrienal@seattleu.edu
![Al O'Brien, MPA](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x44:920x1106/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/OBrienAl-c4X5-mw.jpg)
Carmen A. Rivera, MS
Assistant Teaching Professor, Criminal Justice, Criminology and Forensics
Assistant Dean of Student Engagement
- 206-296-5470
- riverac@seattleu.edu
![Carmen A. Rivera, MS](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)
![Chynah Thomas, 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-Interlock.png)
John Vinson, PhD
Adjunct Professor, Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Forensics
- vinsonj@seattleu.edu
![John Vinson, PhD](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x83:1714x2061/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/VinsonJohn-c4X5-mw.jpg)