Noreen Elbert is Acting Assistant Director of the Nonprofit Leadership program.  She teaches leadership, management skills, and organization theory courses in the Master of Nonprofit Leadership (MNPL), Master of Public Administration (MPA), and Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs (BPA) programs at Seattle University. 

Dr. Elbert has served in a variety of capacities during her time at Seattle University including: Program Coordinator for the Institute of Public Service and Director of the Bachelor of Public Affairs program.

Prior to working at Seattle University, she was Director of Outdoor Ministries for the Catholic Youth Organization and Executive Director of a local youth services agency.  Her teaching and research interests focus on nonprofit executive director issues; leadership development and mentor relationships; and resiliency.  Dr. Elbert volunteers regularly in her children’s public school. She finds joy in teaching all ages and learns new lessons in leadership on a regular basis.

She holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Master of Public Administration from Seattle University.