Meet LMU’s New Faculty for 2026-2027

This fall, Loyola Marymount University welcomed a cohort of new faculty to both its Westchester and Law School campuses.

This year's new faculty bring expertise across all seven colleges and schools, contributing scholarship, creative work, and professional practice in fields ranging from psychological science, theological studies, communication and media, engineering, environmental science, and more.

"I am delighted to welcome this year's cohort of faculty to LMU," said Provost Kat Weaver. "They join us as accomplished teacher-scholars whose diverse expertise strengthens our academic community."

The following is a list of new faculty:

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

College of Business Administration

• Kara Bentley - Assistant Professor of Marketing and Business Law
• Spencer Stone - Assistant Professor of Finance

College of Communication and Fine Arts

• Roya Carreras - Assistant Professor of Dance
• Shelby Carter - Instructor of Communication Studies
• Moonhoon Choi - Clinical Assistant Professor of Communication Studies
• Marisa De Silva - Assistant Professor of Music

Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering

• Tainã Coleman - Assistant Professor of Computer Science
• James Nokes - Instructor of Mechanical Engineering
• Noelle Mitchell - Instructor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Pablo Weaver - Associate Professor of Environmental Science
• Sarah Yoseph - Instructor of Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science
• Junhui Yang - Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science
• Bridge Zhao - Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

School of Film and Television

• Scott Agostoni - Instructor of Production Film and Television
• Yolanda Buggs - Clinical Assistant Professor of Screenwriting
• Emmy Diaz - Assistant Professor of Screenwriting
• Kim Ray - Assistant Professor of Production Film & Television

School of Education

• Cora Palma - Assistant Clinical Professor of School Psychology
• David Sapp - Professor of Educational Leadership

Loyola Law School

• Mary Catherine Amerine - Associate Professor of Law
• Asees Bhasin - Associate Professor of Law