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.
Meet our Faculty and Staff
![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)
![Paul H. Carlson, MDiv](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x67:1386x1666/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Carlson,-Paul-LG.jpg)
![Rashmi Chordiya, PhD](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x34:694x835/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Chordiya-Rashmi-LG.jpg)
Elizabeth Dale, PhD
Director and Associate Professor, Nonprofit Leadership
![Elizabeth Dale, 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)
Noreen Elbert, EdD
Assistant Teaching Professor, Nonprofit Leadership
![Noreen Elbert, EdD](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)
![Maureen Emerson Feit, PhD](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x87:1800x2164/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Feit-Maureen-2021-c8X10-mw.jpg)
![Jon Gould, MPA](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x86:1787x2148/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Gould,-Jon-LG-2019-c8X10-mw.jpg)
![Anna Guenther](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x89:1842x2214/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Guenther-Anna-c8X10-mw.jpg)
Tanya Hayes
Chair, Department of Public Affairs and Nonprofit Leadership
Program Director, Environmental Studies
![Tanya Hayes](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x83:1728x2077/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Hayes,-Tanya-July-2020-LG-c8X10-mw.jpg)
![Maya Hemachandra](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)
![Larry Hubbell, 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)
![Audrey Hudgins, EdD](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)
![Michael Kern](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x33:680x818/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/MichaelKern-c4X5.jpg)
Olha Krupa, PhD
Program Director, Masters of Public Administration Program
Associate Professor, Institute of Public Service
![Olha Krupa, PhD](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/Krupa,-Olha-Large-c4X5-mw.jpg)
![Marco Lowe, 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-SpiritMark.png)
![Laura McKee](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)
Felipe Murtinho, PhD
Director, International Studies
Associate Professor, International Studies
Associate Appointment, Institute of Public Service
Associate Appointment, Environmental Studies
![Felipe Murtinho, PhD](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/Murtinho-Filipe-2019-LG-c4X5-mw.jpg)
![Khánh Nguyễn, MNPL, EdD](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)
![Nicole Plastino](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)
![Stephanie Velasco](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)
Kevin D. Ward, PhD
Director, BA in Public Affairs
Associate Professor
![Kevin D. Ward, 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)
Marie Rose Wong, PhD
Professor Emerita
Institute of Public Service
Asian Studies
Public Affairs
![Marie Rose Wong, PhD](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/Wong-Marie-Large-c4X5-mw.jpg)
![Zachary D. Wood, 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)
![Chengxin Xu, PhD](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x62:1280x1539/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Xu-Chengxin-LG-c4X5-mw.jpg)