STAFF DIRECTORY

Stefanie Baker '20, PhD

Director of Student Life

Jennifer Ford '99, MS

Senior Associate Director

Provides leadership, supervision, and direction for assigned areas within the department. Assists the Director in overall department management and development. Oversees risk management and serves as the liaison to human resources, financial, and marketing staff.

Shanna Filburn

Senior Administrative Coordinator II

Provides advanced support to the Director and Senior Associate Director, handling confidential matters, supervising staff, coordinating office procedures, and managing events. This role maintains high-level campus interactions and contributes to the development of the department.

Kacie McIntosh '23, BS

Administrative Coordinator I

Frontline contact for student services, managing inquiries and referrals, and scheduling. Supports senior staff with administrative tasks, calendar management, and records as well as supervises student employees and maintains office professionalism.

Anna Satterfield '91, PhD

Student Care Consultant

Supports the areas of threat assessment, student care/support planning and implementation. Provides oversight to the rapid threat assessment process through support, guidance and education to staff as well as other campus partners involved in student care planning and intervention.

Certified Threat Manager

Melanie McKoin Owens '24, PhD

Assistant Director

Davanna Minter

Senior Administrative Coordinator I

Provides administrative support for Student Life including central front desk operations, the Graduate & Professional Student Government, and the Student Services Building (SSB). Manages shared spaces in the SSB and supports building functions by overseeing room reservations and monitoring/tracking work orders.

Karla Alvarez '20, MS

Student Development Specialist II

Develops student support programs and services on campus, also contributing to Student Life Center programming. Supervises team of student employees for the Center.

Angela Winkler '95, MEd

Assistant Director

Oversees Student Assistance Services. Serves as university liaison to families of current students who pass away. Works with Traditions Council to oversee Silver Taps.

Kristen Brunson, MSW

Program Manager

Oversees program administration, student interaction, and supervision within Student Assistance Services. Manages budgets, liaises with stakeholders, and represents the department in committees and task forces.

Adam LaMasters '16, BS

Case Manager

Engages in individual developmental conversations with students, referring them to relevant resources. Manages general inquiries, including topics such as behavior concerns, relationship issues, and absences. Collaborates with faculty, staff, parents, and the Critical Incident Response Team.

Kathryn "Katt" Mathes, MEd

Case Manager

Engages in individual developmental conversations with students, referring them to relevant resources. Manages general inquiries, including topics such as behavior concerns, relationship issues, and absences. Collaborates with faculty, staff, parents, and the Critical Incident Response Team.

VACANT

Case Manager

Engages in individual developmental conversations with students, referring them to relevant resources. Manages general inquiries, including topics such as behavior concerns, relationship issues, and absences. Collaborates with faculty, staff, parents, and the Critical Incident Response Team.

Katy Stiner

Administrative Coordinator I

Provides coordination and administrative support to assistant director and Student Assistance Services program area. Handles student absence notifications, Swipe Out Hunger requests, and assists with Silver Taps and student death.

Brittney Braswell

Case Manager

Engages in developmental and educational conversations with students, referring them to university and community resources. Addresses concerns such as student rules, absences, and concerning behaviors. Consults with faculty, staff, and parents on similar topics, ensuring comprehensive support and follow-up.

Kaixuan Wan

Graduate Assistant

Provides outreach and support for former foster and adopted students through relationship building, monthly newsletters, and programming. Supports students by identifying resources and action plans that promote academic success and positive wellbeing.

Lauren Dorsett '06, MS

Assistant Director

Provides leadership, supervision and strategic program oversight for the substance misuse and interpersonal violence prevention priorities of Student Life. Facilitates student engagement, assessment, collaboration and outreach for the area.

VACANT

Program Manager

Assist in strategic oversight and supervision of unit; assists with the development and implementation of outreach, programs, and student engagement as well as provide support for staff outcomes. Deliver presentations and workshops, facilitate sanction meetings, participate in university committees.

Megan Buck '17, MS

Coordinator

Designs and implements educational programs primarily related to substance misuse. Delivers presentations and workshops for student groups, facilitates consultations and sanctioned meetings with students, participates in university committees, and conducts program assessments.

Jon Hill, MS

Coordinator

Designs and implements educational programs primarily related to interpersonal violence prevention. Coordinates the Green Dot Bystander Intervention and STAND Up Trauma-Informed Care programs Delivers presentations and workshops for student groups, facilitates consultations and sanctioned meetings with students, participates in university committees, and conducts program assessments.

Aidee Schmidl

Administrative Coordinator I

Participates in planning and execution of administrative operations. Develops, monitors, evaluates, and ensures adherence to office procedures. Provides management and support for key unit's services and programs

Xochilt Henriquez

Graduate Assistant

Supports unit with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of substance misuse and violence prevention programming and outreach. Facilitates the Alcohol Education Workshops as well as other presentations for the area.

Salmah Piprawala

Graduate Assistant

Supports unit with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of substance misuse and violence prevention programming and outreach. Facilitates the Alcohol Education Workshops as well as other presentations for the area.

Jaclyn Upshaw-Brown '15, MS

Assistant Director

Provides leadership and direction to the team responsible for enhancing off-campus student engagement, education, and support. Oversees the planning and implementation of educational programs, supervises staff, and collaborates with stakeholders on and off campus to meet student needs and address community issues.

TMTR-trained mediator

Nickie McDaniel

Community Liaison

Collaborates with local government entities, businesses, nonprofit organizations, residents, and on-campus partners to identify resources and establish programs that meet the needs of off-campus students. Provides leadership and supervision to the Neighborhood Specialist. Assists with the facilitation of programs designed to foster positive relationships between students, the university, and the local community.

Austin Kibler, MS

Neighborhood Engagement

Manages town/gown functions and coordinating events for off-campus students, developing relationships with student leaders and external stakeholders, and serving on various committees. Aims is to enhance community connections, improve student learning outcomes, and execute strategic initiatives.

Elka Variste, BS

Off-Campus Housing

Manages and coordinates off-campus housing functions, including educating students on lease law, landlord/tenant relations, and healthy living habits. Cultivates vendor relations, collaborates with the housing database vendor, and focuses on providing off-campus living education to Texas A&M students. Liaises with stakeholders and oversees event planning for off-campus students.

Gina Olivarez, BS

Administrative Coordinator I

Provides comprehensive administrative support for Off Campus Student Services, including managing office procedures, handling inquiries, maintaining records, and coordinating events. Manages budget, purchasing, and represents the department in various committees.

Libby Daggers '23, PhD

Assistant Director

Provides leadership and strategic planning for New Student and Family Programs. Oversees programming efforts, staff supervision, budget management, and preparation of various publications and office communication. Liaisons with campus and community stakeholders.

Alex Hersperger

Coordinator of Family Programs

Coordinates family communication and engagement, including Family Weekend, the family portal, and the Parent and Family Advisory Council. Oversees the family portions of New Student Conferences, including NSCs En Español.

Olivia Elliott, MEd

Associate Coordinator

Coordinates Aggieland’s Official Welcome: Howdy Week, including facilities, budget, programming, and assessment. Oversees the online orientation program, handling content development, design, delivery, and assessment of the program's learning outcomes and effectiveness. Assists with the development and implementation of New Student Conference programming.

Chapman Cooper, MEd

Associate Coordinator of Family Programs

Supervises and advises the Aggie Parent & Family Ambassadors. Coordinates Parents of the Year and Family Weekend events, holistic management of family communication and supports New Student Conference engagement.

Spikey Howard, MA

Associate Coordinator

Oversees the recruitment, selection, and training of Aggie Orientation Leaders, managing a team of 30-40 students. Develops and executes programs for New Student Conferences and other initiatives to enhance student transition and retention.

Marley Moore, MEd

Assistant Coordinator

Manages Howdy Week events, Online Orientation, and new student programming. Coordinates events, administers programs, collaborates with campus offices for special populations, and supports orientation and retention initiatives.

Gwen Bowman '02, BS

Administrative Coordinator I

Serves as Office Manager overseeing daily operations, supervising student employees, and providing administrative support to New Student and Family Programs. Manages phone and email inquiries, maintains office records, coordinates event support, and oversees budget coordination for multiple accounts.

Gary Lazard, MEd

Graduate and Professional Student Government Advisor

Provides full-time advisement and supervision within the Graduate and Professional Student Government, overseeing key student leaders and directly assisting in diverse government activities, with a focus on developing and implementing student programs and services.

Tamara Walderon '22, MEd

GPSG President

Represents the graduate and professional students at Texas A&M as the President of the Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG). Coordinates events for the graduate and professional student body. Facilitates positive relationships with university administrators and stakeholders to serve the needs of graduate and professional students.

Alex Watson '24, MS

Student Research Week Director

Leads event planning and execution for Student Research Week. Manages budgets, coordinates marketing efforts, and oversees the recruitment and training of committee members, ensuring a successful showcase of student research and innovation.

Mariah Patrick '20, MS

Communications Manager

Oversees design and production of marketing materials, implements strategic communication plans, manages brand compliance, liaises with stakeholders, supervises staff, and manages the department's websites.

Lisa Saldierna, BA

Communications Coordinator

Engages in social media management, content creation, graphic design, and digital media oversight. Supervises one student worker as a part of the Student Life content team.

Corie Ritter

Communications Coordinator

Manages communication for Student Life's New Student and Family Programs unit. Designs multimedia materials, oversees websites, coordinates communication efforts for major events, and supervises a student worker.