UEPP
Department Overview
The Department of Urban & Environmental Planning & Policy (UEPP) at Western Washington University prepares students to become leaders in sustainable urban and regional planning, environmental policy, and public engagement. Through experiential learning, applied research, and strong community collaborations, UEPP equips graduates with the tools to create equitable, resilient, and sustainable futures.
Key Contacts & Leadership
Chair: Nabil Kamel – Professor & Department Chair – nabil.kamel@wwu.edu – 360‑650‑2440
Department Manager / Admin Staff:
Ingrid Patrick – Department Manager – ingrid.patrick@wwu.edu – 360‑650‑6744
Natalie Furness – GIS Specialist (shared resource for the college) – furnesn@wwu.edu – 360‑650‑2949
Department Office Location: Arntzen Hall, Room 217
General Department Contact: 360‑650‑3172 | UEPP Department Website
Faculty
Name | Title | Room | |
|---|---|---|---|
Nabil Kamel | Professor & Department Chair | AH230 | nabil.kamel@wwu.edu |
Gigi Berardi | Professor | AH204 | gigi.berardi@wwu.edu |
Steve Hollenhorst | Professor & Chief Strategy Officer, Western on the Peninsulas | ES539 | steve.hollenhorst@wwu.edu |
Tammi Laninga | Associate Professor | AH213 | tammi.laninga@wwu.edu |
Lindsey MacDonald | Instructor | HS024 | macdonl6@wwu.edu |
Jill MacIntyre Witt | Senior Instructor | AH223 | macintj@wwu.edu |
Elizabeth Miller | Instructor | AH217A | mille768@wwu.edu |
James Miller | Associate Professor | AH207 | mille630@wwu.edu |
Gerry Pollet | Instructor | AH217 | polletg@wwu.edu |
Sheri Russell | Instructor | AH223 | russel29@wwu.edu |
Paul Stangl | Associate Professor | AH434 | paul.stangl@wwu.edu |
Joe Tovar | Instructor | AH217 | joe.tovar@wwu.edu |
Grace Wang | Professor & Director, Sustainability Engagement Institute | AH212 | grace.wang@wwu.edu |
Jonah White | Instructor | AH032 | whitej34@wwu.edu |
Nicholas Zaferatos | Professor | ES444 | nicholas.zaferatos@wwu.edu |
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