Certificate Program Faculty

For over 40 years, Chef Squire has worked as a professional chef, baker, tenzo, educator, and writer all across the country and the entirety of the hospitality industry.

A practicing Buddhist for over three decades, Chef Squire, aka Shosan Tenzo, believes that everyone has the power to change the world and that the most impactful way to do that is through the food we choose to make, eat, and share with others.

Through that offering, his hope is to inspire everyone to be healthier in body and mind, learn to love the simplicity of clean natural ingredients, and who knows—maybe learn something about themselves in the process.

Angela Morelli has been a member of DRBU since 2014, contributing to various departments, including Campus Life, Outreach and Development, and Strategic Planning. She has supported student activities, organized community events, and contributed to the university’s growth and vision through her work in these departments. From 2019 to 2021, Angela deepened her connection with the DRBU community by completing the MA program.

Angela’s academic journey is both interdisciplinary and international. She holds a Digital Entertainment Technology Diploma from Nanyang Polytechnic in Singapore, specializing in game design, and an MSc in Intelligent and Adaptive Systems from the University of Sussex, where her research focused on artificial life and consciousness.

This unique blend of expertise in technology, design, and Buddhist education informs Angela’s contributions to DRBU. Her work fosters a vibrant community, supports student life, and advances the university’s mission.

Abigail Setera is a member of the admissions team at DRBU. She graduated from DRBU in 2022 with an MA in Buddhist Classics.

Abigail has been involved with the Buddhist community at the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas since she was young. She hopes to continue supporting the growth of the university and its students.

Wayne Chen is an Administrative Faculty at Dharma Realm Buddhist University (DRBU). Since 2009, he has played a key role in advancing the university’s growth and sustainability, leading efforts in development, admissions, and financial aid.

Wayne is dedicated to supporting DRBU’s mission through strategic planning, institutional development, resource stewardship, and community engagement. Wayne holds an Ed.D. in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California, an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and a BA in Economics from Washington University in St. Louis.

Prior to joining DRBU, Wayne worked in management consulting, focusing on strategic planning and organizational improvement. He brings a collaborative leadership style and a commitment to innovation in higher education, with particular interest in creating opportunities that empower students and strengthen the university’s foundation for the future.