Academic Staff FPN
We represent every voice across all academic departments, working collaboratively with students and support staff to build a truly inclusive faculty.
We advocate for:
- Diverse representation ensuring all perspectives are heard and valued
- Thoughtful policy development through meaningful dialogue with faculty leadership
- Excellence in research and education as our core mission
- Equitable working conditions that support the success of all colleagues
- High-quality, accessible educational programs
- An inspiring academic environment where everyone belongs and can thrive
Michael Capalbo (FPN)
Michael sees the university as more than an institution—he believes in a Humboldtian ideal: a living community where research and education lead to synergy, both within individuals and across the faculty. With experience as a researcher, teacher, and manager in neuroscience, computer science, and educational psychology, he understands the challenges we face from multiple angles. Michael has served in participatory bodies as a student, employee, and chair. He believes a council should be a sharp, critical friend to the board—representing the voices of staff with clarity and conviction, guarding a community where knowledge leads, but people are never left behind.
Marilien Marzolla
Marilien Marzolla is an early-career researcher and lecturer. Being practically born and raised at FPN from her bachelor's until PhD, she has been around for some years. Having experienced FPN from multiple perspectives, she is committed to fostering inclusiveness at all levels. She aims to amplify the voices of younger scientists (having only just finished a PhD herself) and teachers, advocating for well-being, fair representation, and the full integration of everyone’s talents. Her goal is to help create an environment where all members of the faculty can thrive.
Anna Sagana
Anna is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Psychological Science. With deep institutional knowledge and council experience as both member and chair, she works toward a faculty with fewer and smarter rules that facilitate creative ideas while maximizing efficiency.
Believing in the Renaissance ideal of a scholar who transcends disciplinary boundaries, Anna views research as essential to education. Drawing inspiration from the polymath tradition of valuing wholeness in intellectual and personal development, she envisions a university that nurtures well-rounded thinkers rather than narrow specialists and aims to stimulate healthy and safe workplace with focus on work-life balance.
Alicia Walkowiak
Karlijn Massar
Karlijn is an associate professor of social psychology and will represent the department of Work & Social Psychology in the Faculty Council. She has been part of FPN since 2010 and has fulfilled diverse roles in education and administration. As a member of the Faculty Council, she will focus on maintaining and promoting equity, equality, and diversity within the faculty -for staff and students - and advocate for fair opportunities and representation, ensuring a safe and welcoming academic community for all.