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: Dr. Mark Milliron President and CEO, National University
- Vice-Chair: Dr. Erlinda Martinez Higher Education President, Retired
- Secretary: Lee Wills-Irvine Global Human Resources Leader, ASML
- Treasurer: Dr. Ruthann Heinrich Executive, Retired
- Member: Maria Aguayo Retired, RDML US Navy
- Member: Stacy Allison Professional Speaker, Author
- Member: Jennifer Buckner SVP, Technology Risk, Mastercard
- Member: Thomas Clevinger Managing Partner, Cornerstone Growth Advisors
- Member: Dr. Virginia Fraire Higher Education President, Retired
- Member: Harold Greenberg Executive, Retired
- Member: Hiep Quach Executive, Retired
- Member: Michael McGill President, MMS Design Associates
- Member: Joanne Pastula Executive, Retired
- Member: Dan Pittard Chairman and CEO, Pittard Partners LLC
- Member: Dr. Richard Rhodes President, Texas A&M University – Central Texas
- Member: Dr. E. Lee Rice CEO and Medical Director, Lifewellness Intstitute
- Member: Garry Ridge Founder, The Learning Moment
Canadian Administration
Administrative Faculty
Jacqui Linder – VP of Academics, Canada
Carla Alexander – VP of Canadian Academic Programs, BC
Michelle Brennick – Program Director, MEd in Leadership
Maria Stella – Program Director, MEd School Counselling
Rami Mustafa – Interim, Academic Director, BA in Management
Lisa Lanaway – Academic Program Director, Master of Counselling Programs (Vancouver)
Theresa Gerritsen – Senior Associate Program Director (Victoria, BC)
Renee Schmidt Ph.D. – Program Director, Master of Counselling (Virtual Campus)
Joseph Mills, Ph.D – Program Director of Master of Counselling (Calgary)
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 the President
Suzanne Walsh – President
Christopher Bryan – COO and CFO
Angie Murray – Executive Assistant
Nandi Moonflower – CityU Accreditation, Regulatory and Compliance Administrator
Office of Academic Affairs
- Melissa Mecham, Ed.D. Interim Dean, School of Health and Social Sciences
- Harvey Duncan, M.S. Director of Student Services
- Matthew Lechner, M.L.I.S. Director of Library Services
- Sam Chung, Ph.D. Dean, School of Technology and Computing
- Vicki Butler, Ed.D. Dean, School of Education and Leadership
- Michael Fors, Ph.D. Dean, School of Business and Management
- Jacqui Linder, Ph.D. VP of Academics, Canada
- Carla Alexander, Ph.D. VCP of Canadian Programs, B.C.
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
Sabine Saway – MBA Director of International Student Office
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