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.
![Mary Kay Brennan, DSW, LICSW](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x52:1080x1298/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Brennan,-Mary-Kay-2015_LG.jpg)
![Margaret Cristofalo, PhD, LICSW](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x55:1148x1380/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Cristofalo,-Margaret-Lg-c8X10-mw.jpg)
![Joseph Nicholas DeFilippis, 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)
![Amelia Seraphia Derr, MSW, 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)
Tam Q. Dinh, PhD, LICSW
Director, Master of Social Work
Department Chair
Professor
![Tam Q. Dinh, PhD, LICSW](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)
![Anne Farina, PhD, LICSW](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x48:989x1189/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/FarinaAnne-Lg-c8X10.jpg)
![Robert Gaon, MSW](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x29:604x726/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Goan,-Robert-LG-c8X10.jpg)
![Daniel Gross, MSW](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)
![Sam Harrell, MSW, PhD](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x77:1607x1931/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Sam-Harrell-c4X5-mw.jpg)
![Katie Hoag, MEd](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)
![Alana Honigman, MSW, LICSW](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/Alana-Honigman-2023.jpg)
![Alanna Martin](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)
![Anna McCain](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x58:1210x1454/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/McCain-Anna_LG-c4X5-mw-.jpg)
![Youngnan Nancy Namkung, MSW, LICSW](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x74:1530x1839/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Youngnan-Nancy-Namkung-c4X5-mw.jpg)
![Leah Post, MSW, MPH, LICSW](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)
Kimberly Riley, DSW, LMFT
Assistant Clinical Professor
AAMFT Approved Supervisor
![Kimberly Riley, DSW, LMFT](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)
![Anastasia Tschida, MSW](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)
![Bonnie Wang, MSW](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x37:750x902/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Wang-Bonnie-c4X5-mw.jpg)
![Anna Watson, MSW, LICSW](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/260x300/filters:quality(90)/0x82:1696x2039/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/directory/faculty-amp-staff-directory/images/artsci/Anna-Watson.jpg)
![Sabrina Woon-Chen, MSW](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)