Faculty

Meet our Accounting Faculty

Name	Office / Mailstop	Phone / E-Mail
Fahad, Ahmed Faculty	Building 23, Room 328	(206) 592-3528 afahad@highline.edu
Larson, Micala Program Manager	Builing 26, Room 301	(206) 592-3963 milarson@highline.edu
Lee, Se Eun Part Time Faculty		206-592-3626 selee@highline.edu
MacLaurin, Tanya Part Time Faculty		tmaclaurin@highline.edu
Matsyuk, Tetyana Part Time Faculty		(206) 592-3751 tmatsyuk@highline.edu
Mohammed, Nibras Part Time Faculty		nmohammed@highline.edu
Taillon, Justin Faculty & Department Head	Building 26, Room 322	(206) 592-3953 jtaillon@highline.edu

Learn more about our faculty

Ahmed Fahad

Dr. Ahmed Fahad is a tenured faculty member at Highline College, where he teaches academic and career-focused English for multilingual learners. He specializes in curriculum design, AI-enhanced teaching, and English for Specific Purposes (ESP), with a focus on supporting students’ transition to college and careers. He has over 20 years of international and U.S. teaching experience and has led professional development initiatives for educators. He also serves as a U.S. Department of State English Language Specialist and actively collaborates with community and industry partners to expand access to education. His research focuses on language, identity, and equity in multilingual learning environments.

Micala Larson

I am passionate teaching, learning, and connecting with people.

I am excited to be a Faculty Member in HOST at Highline College! My position allows for all the parts of teaching that I value most: amplifying student voices, framing literacy as a tool for self-expression, empathy, and viewing real and meaningful connections between people.

My academic background is in English Literature. I spent two years teaching English at Western Washington University. My MA research was focused on pedagogy and Victorian Studies at Western Washington. I then joined Highline College as an English instructor. I leveraged my passion for and work experience in coffee to joining HOST at Highline College, where I continue teaching English language reading and writing to English Language Learners (ELL) and international Students (ISP).

When I’m not in a classroom, I’m reading books, playing tennis, and drinking coffee. A lot of coffee.

Se Eun Lee

Dr. Se Eun Lee earned her B.Sc (Sejong University, Seoul, Korea), M.Sc (University of Surrey, England), and PhD (Texas A&M University) on three different continents at prestigious hospitality and tourism schools. She specializes in the airline industry, tourism analytics, hospitality sales and marketing, and event planning. Furthermore, she is a member of the faculty at Central Washington University (CWU) in the Hospitality, Tourism, and Event program (HTE). HTE is based at CWU’s beautiful campus in Ellensburg, WA. Let Dr. Lee know if you are interested in entering CWU’s bachelor’s degree to further your education in our management field!

Tanya MacLaurin

Dr. Tanya MacLaurin brings decades of combined food and hospitality industry practitioner, researcher and educator experience together to the learning environment. Work experience spans across a broad spectrum of the food, food service, and hospitality sectors. All three of her academic degrees are in the food and hospitality domain. She has lived and worked extensively in Australia, Asia, and both Canada and the USA. She enjoys working with, and mentoring, learners of all types, backgrounds and abilities. Dr MacLaurin is an accomplished international researcher and writer, attaining numerous publications, conference presentations, and industry reports. She maintains an active profile through a global network of contacts and consultancy assignments.

Tetyana Matsyuk

I am a faculty member and Bridge Coordinator in HOST. I manage multiple projects and work in a dynamic environment that requires adaptability, coaching, and student-centered support. I focus on helping students develop leadership skills while guiding them toward their academic and career goals. I work with a diverse student population, including adult learners returning after a hiatus, English Language Learners (ELL), international students, and ACHIEVE participants. I view my role as both an instructor and a coach, supporting students as they learn, apply, and perform their coursework while preparing for post-graduation success. As a mentor, I provide guidance on approaching projects, building effective strategies, and improving performance. Originally from Ukraine, I bring a global perspective that supports students navigating diverse educational and professional pathways.

Nibras Mohammed

Nibras Mohammed is a bilingual educator with over 10 years of experience supporting multilingual learners across K–12, secondary, and postsecondary settings. Her work focuses on helping students develop the language, academic, and communication skills needed for college and workforce pathways. She brings a background in English language teaching, academic support, and working with immigrant and refugee learners. Nibras holds a bachelor’s degree in English Language Teaching from the University of Thi Qar, Iraq and is currently pursuing a Master of Education at the University of Dayton. As a native Arabic speaker, she is passionate about bridging language, culture, and career readiness to support student success.

Raheba Motadel

Raheba Motadel manages HOST's Persian language Bridge Program with a strong commitment to education and community empowerment. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Language and Literature from Kabul University and is currently completing her Master’s degree in the same field. She specializes in Persian languages including Farsi, Dari, and Tajiki. Raheba has experience in educational leadership and civic engagement, with a focus on expanding women’s access to education through her work with RAO University and numerous community-based initiatives. She has native fluency in Persian and intermediate fluency in Arabic. Raheba is dedicated to supporting diverse learners and fostering inclusive academic environments in her coursework.

Joins faculty Highline College Fall 2026.

Justin Taillon

Dr. Justin Taillon spent 8 years in hospitality operations before transitioning to academia. He began his career with Starwood and advanced to an Assistant General Manager role with Hilton. He later earned an MBA from the University of Guelph and a PhD from Texas A&M University. Justin maintains both academic and applied focus through his roles as Associate Editor for Anatolia and Global President of HFTP. He actively collaborates with industry partners through grants and projects with organizations such as Starbucks, the Food Innovation Network, the Port of Seattle (SeaTac Airport), and the U.S. Department of State. His work emphasizes the role of DMOs and professional associations in improving communities. His research focuses on market-based socio-cultural conservation and negotiation theory, with projects spanning South Korea, Peru, Costa Rica, Canada, the USA, Ireland, Brazil, Bolivia, Kenya, Qatar, the UAE, Turks & Caicos, Montenegro, and beyond.

Justin Taillon