Meet the Dean

Interim Dean of the College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences, and 1890 Director of Research, and Extension Administrator

As interim dean of CAEHS, Tunsisa Hurisso, Ph.D. plays a crucial role in Lincoln University's mission to empower underserved populations through education, innovation, and research. Her leadership fosters multidisciplinary collaborations in teaching, research, and service, benefiting Missouri residents.

As vice president of land-grant engagement, Tunsisa Hurisso, Ph.D. supports Lincoln University’s mission through multidisciplinary collaborations, oversees the University's 1890 Research and Extension activities, and leads the land-grant engagement operations team. She works on public relations and marketing activities aligned with the University’s mission and strategic plan, liaises with state and federal agriculture committees and stakeholders, and serves as an expert on land-grant matters from an 1890 perspective. She also promotes campus-wide collaborative, multidisciplinary discoveries and enhances funding opportunities by developing multidisciplinary proposals.