Dr. Nyaradzo Mvududu serves as the dean of Seattle Pacific University’s College of Humanities, Education, and the Arts, overseeing undergraduate and graduate programs in the Division of Education and in the Division of Arts and Humanities. Previously dean of SPU’s School of Education, she assumed leadership of the newly reorganized college in summer 2025.
A respected educator and scholar, Dr. Mvududu, joined SPU’s faculty in 2003 after earning her MBA from the University of Washington and her doctor of education from Seattle Pacific. She has taught extensively across undergraduate and graduate programs, bringing expertise in statistics, assessment, and research methods, as well as a deep commitment to student success.
Originally from Zimbabwe, Dr. Mvududu grew up in a family of educators and experienced firsthand the transformative power of access to high-quality education. She is guided by a conviction that education is both a public good and a pathway to opportunity, and she is committed to preparing graduates who combine professional competence with strong character, cultural humility, and a calling to serve.
Under her leadership, the CHEA continues SPU’s longstanding mission to cultivate thoughtful scholars, compassionate leaders, and creative problem-solvers rooted in Christian faith. “We are preparing graduates who will contribute meaningfully to their communities,” Dr. Mvududu said. “Our goal is to foster leaders who value justice, service, and holistic human flourishing.”