Faculty Senate

The Faculty Senate of Palo Alto University is established in order to develop and express the opinion of the Faculty on academic and professional matters, to make the collective experience and knowledge of the Faculty available to the University President, and to facilitate the participation of the Faculty in forming the policies of the University.

Members Present

  • Co-Chairs

    • Cristen Wathen 

  • Vice Chair
    • Sita Patel
  • Psychology

    • Daniel Levy; 2025-2027

    • Amanda Fanniff; 2025-2027

    • Mikael Rubin; 2025-2027

    • Teceta Tormala; 2024-2026

  • Counseling

    • Rachel Jacoby; 2024-2026

    • Tameeka Hunter; 2025-2027

    • Shreya Vaishnav; 2024-2026

  • At Large (Representing Undergraduate and Social Work)

    • Sandra Trafalis; 2024-2026