The City University of Seattle Board of Trustees oversees City University of Seattle and plays an integral role in shaping the quality and character of its programs. As an affiliate of the National University System these trustees also serve on the board of the National University System and contribute to its future course.
Overview
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees, by Charter and By-laws, has legal and fiduciary responsibilities for the quality and integrity of the institution. It selects a Chief Executive Officer (President), approves and monitors the implementation of the mission of the institution, oversees the establishment of broad institutional policies, and exercises oversight to ensure compliance with policies. The Board delegates to the President the responsibility to implement and administer these policies as well as the responsibility to carry out the mission of the institution.
Governing Board List
Planning for tomorrow, today. The City University of Seattle Board of Trustees oversees City University of Seattle and plays an integral role in shaping the quality and character of the institution as well as steering its future course.
Trustees are recognized leaders in their communities and individually respected in the fields of business, education, the law, and the arts. The Board meets three times a year to assess University goals and the progress toward achieving them.
Leaders and Members of the Board of Trustees
Chair: Kim Folsom – Serial High Tech, Venture Backed Entrepreneur
Vice-Chair: E. Lee Rice – CEO and Medical Director, Lifewellness Institute
Secretary: Thomas Topuzes – President and CEO, Thomas Topuzes & Associates, LLC
Treasurer: Richard Chisholm – Executive, Retired
Ex Officio: Michael Cunningham – Chancellor, The National University System
Member: Stacy Allison – Professional Speaker, Author
Member: Ana Gomez Chapman – Managing Director, Hamilton Lane
Member: Thomas Clevinger – Managing Partner, Cornerstone Growth Advisors
Member: Jeanne Connelly – President, Connelly Consulting
Member: Harold Greenberg – Executive, Retired
Member: Dr. Ruthann Heinrich – President, Nuance Wines
Member: Erlinda Martinez – Higher Education President, Retired
Member: Michael McGill – President, MMS Design Associates
Member: Joanne Pastula – Executive, Retired
Member: Dan Pittard – Chairman and CEO, Pittard Partners LLC
Member: Hiep Quach – Executive, Retired
Member: Tahjar Roamartinez – Founder and CEO, Cyber Warfighters Group
Member: Carlos Rodriguez – Rodriguez & Company
Member: Lee Wills-Irvine – Director of Global Diversity and Inclusion, ASML Holding
Canadian Administration
Administration Faculty
Jacqui Linder – Academic Director Master of Counselling
Heather Henderson – Academic Director MEd in Leadership
Maria Stella – Academic Director MEd School Counselling
Zahra Ladha – Academic Director, BA in Management
Chantelle Lam – Director, Master of Counselling Programs (Vancouver)
Truman Spring – Director of Continuing Education and Associate Director of the MEd Leadership
Office of Admissions/Student Services and Operations
Tanya Scorah – Vice President of Enrollment and Operations
Maika Tshimbalanga – Director of Enrollment & Student Success
US Administration
Office of Academic Affairs
Scott Carnz – Provost
Antonio G. Estudillo, Ph.D. – Director of Social Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Mary Mara, M.S.L.I.S. – Dean of Academic Affairs
Sumantra Sengupta – Dean, School of Business and Management
Pat Russell, Psy.D. – Dean, School of Health and Social Sciences
Vicki Butler, Ed.D. – Dean, School of Education and Leadership
Sam Chung, Ph.D. – Dean, School of Technology and Computing
Jan Lüdert, Ph.D. – Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Office of Admissions/Student Services
Darcy Keller – Director of Student Financial Services
Jason Elliott – Vice President of Marketing and Enrollment
Melissa Mecham, Ed.D. – Vice President of Student Services, Registrar
Matthew Lechner, M.L.I.S. – Director of Library Services
Kathy Cox, Ed.D. – Associate VP of Strategic Partnerships
Teresa D’Ambrosio – Director of Enrollment and Advising
Amy Cummings-Garcia, Ph.D. – Director of Counseling and Career Center
Division of International Operations
Antonio Esqueda Flores, M.Ed. – Assistant Provost of International Education
Yanan Xu, M.B.A. – Director of China Program
Office of Finance and Operations
Kevin Brown, B.A. – Director of Institutional Effectiveness
Chris Bryan, C.P.A. – Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Janet O’Leary – Director of Human Resources