Biography
Sundby holds an Ed.D. in educational leadership for social justice from
Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California. His dissertation
<http://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/etd/1083> explored the impact of regional
accreditation on institutional change, especially as it relates to campus
climate for diversity. He earned his BA in philosophy and religion with
minors in English and math from California Lutheran University and his MA
in the humanities with a concentration in philosophy from the University of
Chicago. Prior to joining the Willamette community in summer 2022, he
worked more than 15 years in a variety of student affairs roles, most
recently as the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life
and First Year Experience at Chapman University where he managed all
student housing and undergraduate orientation programs for new students and
families.
Sundby is married with three children. Outside of work, he enjoys watching
his children grow, learn, and thrive, cooking for family and friends, and
playing nerdy board games.