Faculty and Staff
Public Affairs and Nonprofit Leadership faculty bring extensive expertise in public policy, nonprofit advocacy and leadership development and are committed to supporting your path to a fulfilling career.
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.
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Meet our Faculty and Staff
Tanya Hayes, PhD
Chair, Department of Public Affairs and Nonprofit Leadership
Program Director, Environmental Studies
Michael Kern, MPA
Adjunct Professor
Felipe Murtinho
Professor & Director, International Studies
Special Assistant to the Provost for Global Engagement
Director, Middle Eastern Studies
Professor, Public Affairs and Nonprofit Leadership
Affiliated Faculty, Environmental Studies
Kevin D. Ward, PhD
Director, Bachelors of Public Administration Program
Professor
Marie Rose Wong, PhD
Professor Emerita
Institute of Public Service
Asian Studies
Public Affairs
