University Leadership | Soka University of America

University Leadership | Soka University of America
University Leadership
Soka University of America’s mission is to foster a steady stream of global citizens committed to living a contributive life. Everything here — from academics to student life to daily operations — exists to make that possible. President Edward M. Feasel leads the university’s administration across three areas: Academic Affairs, Finance & Administration, and Student Affairs. Each plays a distinct role in the pursuit.
SUA Leadership Council
Edward M. Feasel, PhD
President
Chief Academic Officer
Professor of Economics
feasel@soka.edu
P:
949-480-4133
Archibald E. Asawa
Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Investment Officer
asawa@soka.edu
P:
949-480-4006
Katherine M. King, PHR
Executive Vice President for University Community
Chief Human Resources Officer
Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator for Faculty, Staff and Others
kking@soka.edu
P:
949-480-4161
Michael Weiner, PhD
Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Professor of East Asian History & International Studies
mweiner@soka.edu
P:
949-480-4337
Bryan E. Penprase, PhD
Vice President for Sponsored Research and External Academic Relations
Professor of Physics and Astronomy
bpenprase@soka.edu
P:
949-480-4184
Tomoko Takahashi, PhD, EdD, LHD
Vice President for Institutional Research and Assessment
Dean of the Graduate School
Professor of Linguistics and Education
ttakahashi@soka.edu
P:
949-480-4047
David Welch, JD
Vice President
University Counsel
dwelch@soka.edu
P:
949-269-5512
M. Robert Hamersley, PhD
Dean of Faculty
Professor of Environmental Biogeochemistry
rhamersley@soka.edu
P:
949-480-4409
Hyon J. Moon, EdD
Dean of Students
Title IX and Section 504 Deputy Coordinator for Students
hmoon@soka.edu
P:
949-480-4139
Michelle Hobby-Mears, MBA
Associate Dean of Students
Director of Student Activities
mhobby@soka.edu
P:
949-480-4134
Andrew Woolsey, EdD
Dean of Enrollment Services
awoolsey@soka.edu
P:
949-480-4112
Martin Beck, MA
Executive Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications
mbeck@soka.edu
P:
949-480-4024
Leadership Roles
Board of Trustees
SUA’s Board of Trustees
Office of the President
Office of SUA’s President, Ed Feasel
Organization Chart
SUA’s leadership organization chart
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