Leadership and Advisory Boards

Albers' leadership and advisory boards help shape program curriculum by providing information, insights, and advice crucial to ensuring that programs are relevant to the current labor market.

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Developing Leaders for a Just and Humane World

At Albers, we strive to offer a business education that not only meets high academic standards but also instills a sense of ethical leadership, true to our Jesuit principles.

As you embark on your journey with us, you’ll find that Albers is more than just a place to study. Our faculty are dedicated to both your academic success and your growth as a responsible leader. The curriculum is designed to challenge you, including community service, discussions on leadership ethics, and numerous opportunities to engage with the Seattle business community through mentorships, speaker events, consulting projects, and internships.

Our small class sizes ensure a supportive learning atmosphere where every student’s voice can be heard. The diverse backgrounds of our students and faculty lead to enriching discussions, helping you to develop a well-rounded perspective. Additionally, our low student-to-faculty ratio means you’ll get the individual attention you need to excel.

We encourage you to visit our website to discover more about what makes Albers unique. We believe you’ll find that our community stands out as an exceptional place to learn and grow. Consider joining us in our commitment to developing leaders who are ready to make a meaningful contribution to the business world.

Dean, Assistant and Associate Deans

Joseph Phillips, PhD

Dean
Professor, Department of Economics

Colette Hoption, PhD

Associate Dean
Associate Professor, Department of Management
Associate Director for Faculty Professional Development

Jeff Millard

Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs

Department Chairs

Gabriel Saucedo, PhD, CPA

Chair, Department of Accounting
Associate Professor, Department of Accounting

Cathy Xuying Cao, PhD, CFA

Chair, Department of Finance
Professor, Department of Finance

Jeffery Smith, PhD

Chair, Department of Management
Professor, Department of Management
Boeing Frank Shrontz Chair of Professional Ethics

Mathew Isaac, PhD

Chair, Department of Marketing
Professor, Department of Marketing
Thomas F. Gleed Chair of Business Administration, 2022-2025

Bridget Hiedemann, PhD

Professor, Department of Economics
Chair, Department of Economics

Advisory Boards

The Albers Dean’s Executive Advisory Board is made up of eminent business leaders from the Puget Sound region. They work with Dean Joe Phillips and the Albers faculty to provide invaluable input and communicate industry needs. Members of the advisory board also serve Albers by advising on the development of new curriculum, lecturing, mentoring students, and collaborating on class projects.

In 2022, the board created a new membership category, the Recent Alumni member.