Edward M. Feasel, PhD
Edward M. Feasel became Soka University of America's second president in July 2020, after serving as one of its founding faculty members.Founded by Buddhist philosopher Daisaku Ikeda, SUA is a liberal...
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
Archibald E. Asawa
Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Investment Officer
Archibald Asawa serves as Soka University of America’s executive vice president for finance and administration and chief financial officer. His responsibilities include oversight of the university’s F...
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
Katherine M. King joined Soka University of America, Calabasas in April 1991 as Office Manager. She assumed the position of Human Resources Manager in 1994. She was promoted to Director of Human Resou...
Tomoko Takahashi, PhD, EdD, LHD
Vice President for Institutional Research and Assessment
Dean of the Graduate School
Professor of Linguistics and Education
Tomoko Takahashi joined Soka University of America (SUA), Calabasas in 1992. In February 1994, she was appointed as the university’s first Dean of the Graduate School to direct the Master of Arts degr...
M. Robert Hamersley, PhD
As Dean of Faculty, my goal is to ensure that our students receive the education that will enable them to become, as promised by the University's Mission, "global citizens committed to living a contri...
Hyon J. Moon, EdD
Hyon Jung Moon joined Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo in September 2000. She was promoted to Dean of Students in July 2016. She oversees all areas of student life including residential life, s...
Michelle Hobby-Mears, MBA
Michelle Hobby-Mears has served as a higher education professional for more 31 years. She joined Soka University of America in September 2000 and is serving as the Associate Dean of Students and Direc...
