President's Cabinet
Bastyr University’s cabinet is composed of senior organizational leaders who represent academics, finance, administrative strategy, and student affairs. Members of the cabinet advise the president on direction, planning, and policy in alignment with the university’s mission, values, and vision. It is the cabinet’s role to support the health of this university and propel it forward.
President Devin Byrd, PhD
- Sets vision for the university in collaboration with the board of trustees and members of the cabinet.
- Develops strategic partnerships to grow enrollment and advance the university’s mission to educate the future leaders in the natural health arts and sciences.
- Oversees university administration and operations: sets policy, allocates budget, and oversees academics at the highest level.
- Reports to the board of trustees and confers with members of the cabinet.
Provost Loraine Devos-Comby, PhD
- Ensures academic integrity of the university through oversight of departments, degree and certificate programs.
- Works closely with deans to support teaching and learning experiences.
- Advances programs for student retention and high graduation rate.
- Fosters development of new programs and serves as liaison to accrediting bodies.
- Advisor to the president and member of the cabinet.
CFO Evelyn Wang
- Ensures the financial integrity of the university through the development of the annual budget based on historical allocations and financial projections.
- Oversees financial aspects of the university by monitoring operations, maintaining financial forecasts, and oversight of audits and tax reporting.
- Advisor to the president and member of the cabinet.
Vice President of Strategy & Operations Kathy Fritch, PhD
- Shapes and implements strategic initiatives in alignment with the vision set forth by the president and board of trustees.
- Oversees online division, including the delivery and development of hybrid and digital learning programs in collaboration with academic leaders.
- Integrates administrative work across teams and functions to foster healthy collaboration and effective operations.
- Advisor to the president and member of the cabinet.
Vice President of Student Affairs Susan Weider
- Oversees student life outside of class.
- Manages student support programs and directs student events.
- Advises student council and government groups.
- Addresses issues and complaints of students as the university’s Title IX administrator.
- Advisor to the president and member of the cabinet.
Bastyr Academic & Care Leaders
We recognize the valuable contributions of leaders who oversee academics and clinical care services for our organization.
Kristinna Conner, ND
Dean of the School of Naturopathic Medicine
Lynelle Golden, PhD
Dean of School of Traditional World Medicines, and School of Health Arts & Sciences
Fernanda Brusamolin, EdD,MS, CHWC, CN
Executive Director of Online Programs
Timothy Schwaiger, ND, MA
Chief Medical Director and Executive Director of Bastyr Clinic Operations
Maya Roth, ND
Clinic Medical Director, Bastyr University San Diego