ED FEASEL
PRESIDENT
SOKA UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA
WHY: Leads Aliso Viejo-based private institution, with 103-acre campus three miles from the Pacific Ocean. Approximately half of 450-student undergraduate population are international students.
IN THE NEWS: Celebrated Soka’s 20th graduation and ninth master’s program graduation this year.
NOTABLE: Has overseen approval and process of creating the Life Sciences concentration, opening a new science building, residence halls and expansion of the student body and faculty by 30%.
QUOTABLE: “Everyday, I’m inspired by our students. They come to Soka with dreams and leave as catalysts for change.”
