Dan Sise

Dan Sise, JD, is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Public Policy Administration department at the University of Missouri – St. Louis. He has held multiple roles since joining the Nonprofit Management and Leadership (NPML) program in 2008, including serving as Interim Director of the Public Policy Administration (PPA) program, Academic Coordinator of NPML, and Community Engagement Manager. His expertise bridges legal frameworks and nonprofit operations, informed by his prior role as Director of Operations at Habitat for Humanity St. Louis.

• Education: JD (1997) from University of Illinois College of Law

Dan is currently licensed to practice law in Missouri and Illinois, integrating his legal background into teaching courses on nonprofit legal issues. He has actively participated in nonprofit governance, serving on multiple boards including three foundations/funders. His current board membership with Peter and Paul Community Services reflects his ongoing commitment to the sector.

His career spans both academic coordination and operational leadership, with a focus on noncredit continuing education programs for nonprofit professionals. Dan’s work emphasizes practical applications of policy and law in nonprofit management, aligning with his academic and professional trajectory.