Dr. Ysheka Gooden
Assistant Professor
Education and Leadership, Graduate Studies
Education
B.A., University of Phoenix
M.B.A., Southern Nazarene University
M.P.M., DeVry University
Ed.D., Southern Nazarene University
Biology
Dr. Sheka Gooden joined SNU in fall 2026 and serves as a Research Professor, teaching graduate courses in research, organizational leadership, and ethics. A two-time alumna of SNU, Dr. Gooden brings over 25 years of experience in organizational leadership and cultural competency.
Hobbies:
Hiking, 10k's and half-marathons, traveling, reading and spending time with family.