John L. Mancinelli

John Mancinelli, Ed.D., joined Washington State University Tri-Cities as Chief of Staff and Operations in July 2014. Dr. Mancinelli has 23 years of experience in education and educational leadership.  Dr. Mancinelli brings a deep understanding of Washington State’s educational system, organizational structures and management best practices.  His experience and positive relationships contribute to the advancement of the Tri-Cities campus.

Dr. Mancinelli serves as Educational Leadership faculty to the College of Education and to the International Principal Certification Program. He teaches educational leadership courses to masters and doctoral students on the Tri-Cities campus.  Additionally, Dr. Mancinelli advises, mentors and sits on committees for masters and doctoral students.  Dr. Mancinelli’s area of research focus includes educational leadership and role theory as it relates to building academic capacity.

Dr. Mancinelli functions in the role of “ambassador” for the Chancellor and works with strategic partners to advance campus and systems initiatives.  As Chief of Staff, Dr. Mancinelli assists the Chancellor to advance his initiatives and oversees the Chancellor’s Executive Office.  He supports all aspects of the campus by integrating and coordinating campus executive units of Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, Research, Advancement and Community Engagement, Finance and Administration, Human Resources, Safety, Diversity and Outreach.  Dr. Mancinelli consults and coordinates with WSU Attorney General, Human Resources, Finance and Administration, Student Affairs, Government Relations, and Research offices. Dr. Mancinelli plays both a management and advisory role to the Chancellor.

Nationally, Dr. Mancinelli participates in the American Association of Colleges & Universities group and The Creativity Commonwealth: Building Institutional Capacity for Transformation.

Dr. Mancinelli obtained an Associate of Arts degree from Columbia Basin College, a Bachelor of Arts degree from Central Washington University, a Master of Science degree from Southern Oregon University and a Doctorate of Educational Leadership from Washington State University.