Dr. Denise Seabert, whose research and academic background is in health education and teacher preparation, has been named dean of the College of Health and Human Services, effective July 1.

Seabert has served as dean of the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health at the University of West Florida, in Pensacola, since July 2018. At the college, Seabert helped build strong community connections and partnerships that allowed the university to develop a grassroots effort to address the health needs of people in the community — an initiative she plans to continue at Fresno State.

Under her leadership, the young college developed a strategic plan, wrote bylaws, established a college advising center and worked collaboratively to create a true college culture. People felt connected in the college and with the work they were doing, Seabert said.

“I’m thrilled that Dean Denise Seabert will lead the College of Health and Human Services. Dean Seabert is a visionary and experienced leader,” said Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Fresno State. “I’m confident that her passion for excellence will create great synergy within the college, and will in turn build strong bridges of collaboration and support with our community partners. Her visionary leadership will be transformational, especially during these times.”

Seabert succeeds Dr. James Marshall, who was appointed interim dean in August 2019. Marshall will return to his position as dean of the Division of Research and Graduate Studies.

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