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

Tanya Hayes

Chair, Department of Public Affairs and Nonprofit Leadership
Program Director, Environmental Studies

  • 206-296-5485
  • HayesT@seattleu.edu
Tanya Hayes

Olha Krupa, PhD

Program Director, Masters of Public Administration Program

  • 206-296-2509
  • krupao@seattleu.edu
Olha Krupa, PhD

Felipe Murtinho

Director
‪Associate Professor
International Studies

  • 206-696-2088
  • murtinhf@seattleu.edu
Felipe Murtinho

Kevin D. Ward, PhD

Director, Bachelors of Public Administration Program
Associate Professor

  • 206-296-5438
  • wardke@seattleu.edu
Kevin D. Ward, PhD

Joni Balter

Institute of Public Service
Professional in Residence

  • balterj@seattleu.edu
Joni Balter

Noreen Elbert, EdD

Assistant Teaching Professor, Nonprofit Leadership

  • 206-296-6288
  • elbertn@seattleu.edu
Noreen Elbert, EdD

Anna Guenther

Program Coordinator

  • 206-296-5437
  • aguenther1@seattleu.edu
Anna Guenther

Laura McKee

Senior Administrative Assistant

  • 206-296-5524
  • lmckee@seattleu.edu
Laura McKee

Nicole Plastino

Graduate Program Coordinator

  • 206-296-5493
  • plastinonico@seattleu.edu
Nicole Plastino

Marie Rose Wong, PhD

Professor Emerita
Institute of Public Service
Asian Studies
Public Affairs

  • docwong@seattleu.edu
Marie Rose Wong, PhD