Longtime Temple University educator and advocate for inclusive excellence brings more than 20 years of experience in higher education, collaboration, and community engagement to her new leadership role.
November 3, 2026
Temple University's Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy and Leadership (IDEAL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Linda Hasunuma as Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships. A longtime member of the Temple community, Hasunuma brings more than two decades of experience advancing inclusive educational practices, fostering meaningful partnerships, and strengthening student, faculty, and staff engagement and belonging.
Throughout her career, Hasunuma has served as a political science professor and, most recently, as an educational developer at Temple's Center for the Advancement of Teaching. Her work has focused on inclusive teaching and mentoring, intercultural understanding, first-generation student success, mental health and wellness, and creating opportunities for constructive dialogue across diverse perspectives.
A dedicated advocate for community building and institutional collaboration, Hasunuma founded Temple's Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Faculty & Staff Affinity Group in 2021. In 2024, she co-edited a volume exploring the experiences of educational developers of color and helped launch a peer-reviewed, open-access journal focused on equity in educational development. These accomplishments reflect her longstanding commitment to strengthening inclusive cultures within higher education.
Linda has been a long time partner and friend to IDEAL, so we are very excited that she will be bringing her immeasurable talents to our team. As a bridge builder, convener, and collaborator, I could think of no one more perfect for this role."
Dr. Tiffenia Archie
Chief Inclusion Officer and Associate Vice President
Advancing Strategic Partnerships and Institutional Belonging
In her new role, Hasunuma will provide leadership in developing strategic initiatives and cultivating partnerships across Temple's schools, colleges, administrative units, and external communities. Her responsibilities will include strengthening institutional culture and belonging, expanding educational and engagement opportunities, facilitating university-wide collaboration, and identifying sustainable partnerships that advance IDEAL's mission and Temple University's strategic priorities.
As a connector, convener, and strategic thought partner, Hasunuma will help foster meaningful dialogue, strengthen cross-campus relationships, and expand opportunities for collective impact throughout the university and beyond.
Reflecting on her new role, Hasunuma emphasized her belief that Temple's diversity is its strength and expressed her enthusiasm for building upon existing relationships while creating new opportunities for collaboration.
"I look forward to connecting with you and seeing how we can work together to create the community and future we want at Temple," Hasunuma shared.
Her appointment reflects IDEAL's continued commitment to advancing inclusive excellence through strategic collaboration, institutional engagement, and initiatives that support the success and belonging of the entire Temple community.
The Office of IDEAL welcomes Dr. Linda Hasunuma and looks forward to the leadership, expertise, and collaborative vision she brings to this important role.