Faces of First-Gen Staff

Here are some of our amazing UNT staff who were first-generation college students:

  • Agnieszka Beavers
    Project Advisor
    TRIO-Talent Search HEB
  • Alexandria Abbat, B.A.
    Quarantine and Isolation Outreach
    Office of Orientation and Transition Programs
  • Ana White, M.S.
    Senior Academic Counselor
    College of Music
  • Angela Koiner
    Director of Nursing
    Student Health and Wellness Center
  • Ann Bartts
    Senior Academic Advisor
    G. Brint Ryan College of Business
  • Anna Esparza, MSIS
    Digitization and Metadata Specialist
    UNT Libraries
  • Anthony Vazquez, M.Ed.
    Project Advisor
    TRIO-Student Support Services
  • Asiah Claiborne, M.S.
    Coordinator
    Student Activities
  • Billy Matthew, B.A., M.S.
    Assistant Director of Intramural Sports
    Rec Sports
  • Blaine Brubaker
    Music Access Manager
    UNT Libraries
  • Brandy Ellis
    Senior Academic Counselor
    College of Science
  • Brenda Davidson Swartz
    Administrative Specialist
    Department of Political Science
  • Brisa Finegan
    Academic Counselor
    College of Health and Public Service
  • Caitlin Edgar, M.S.
    Coordinator for Student Intervention and Assistance
    Dean of Students
  • Candi Harris, MPA
    Senior Student Success Coordinator
    Strategic Retention Initiatives
  • Chris Dickson
    Coordinator
    Off-Campus Student Services
  • Christina Kellum
    Library Production Associate
    UNT Digital Libraries
  • Christine Ellis, M.Ed
    Senior Academic Counselor Adjunct Faculty
    Department of Accounting
  • Christopher Phelps
    Assistant Director
    Transportation Services
  • Dallas Guill
    Director Corporate and Foundation Communications
    Division of Advancement
  • Dee Wilson, M.Ed.
    Career Development Coordinator
    Career Center
  • Desiree Padron, MPA
    Director
    First Generation Success Center
  • Eric Green, M.S.O.D.

    Career Development Specialist Career Center
  • Erika Cole
    Academic Advisor
    College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
  • Erika Woodruff
    Ventanilla de Orientación Educativa Officer
    Office of Outreach
  • Eva Ruiz-DuVall
    Academic Advisor
    G. Brint Ryan College of Business
  • Eva Silvia Lozano BSW
    Assistant Director
    TRIO-Upward Bound
  • Gabriela Martinez
    Community Engagement Admissions Officer
    Office of Outreach
  • Gina Vanacore, Ph.D.
    Executive Director
    Housing and Residence Life
  • Heather Close, M.Ed.
    Academic Advisor
    College of Visual Arts and Design
  • Jaime Baxte-Slye, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
    Instructional Laboratory Supervisor
    College of Science
  • Jasmine Quezada
    Academic Counselor, Interdisciplinary Studies
    Toulouse Graduate School
  • Jennifer Landeros, M.S.
    Program Assistant, Department of History
    College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
  • Jennifer Stevenson, CPA
    Vice Provost
    Academic Resources
  • Jessa McKinnis, M.Ed.
    Assistant Director for Residence Life
    Housing and Residence Life
  • Joey Saxon, Ed.D
    Associate Vice President
    Student Financial Services
  • John Genuise, M.S., CPEA
    Director of Environmental Health and Safety
    Risk Management Services
  • Jose A. Grimaldo Jr.
    Executive Director Professional Leadership Program
  • Judy Hunter
    Operations Manager
    Spark Makerspace
  • Julie Stewart-Gordon
    Teaching Fellow
    English Department
  • Julie Townley, M.Ed.
    Community Director
    Housing and Residence Life
  • Kari White M.Ed.
    Coordinator
    Fraternity and Sorority Life
  • Kelly Evans, M.A.
    Cataloging and Metadata Associate
    UNT Libraries
  • Kelly Spry, M.Ed., LPC
    Director of Academic Advising
    College of Merchandising, Hospitality & Tourism
  • Larry Snow
    MSW, Collegiate Recovery Coordinator
    RISE Center
  • Laura Hernandez
    Senior Academic Advisor
    College of Visual Arts and Design
  • Lilly Ramin
    First Year Experience Coordinator
    UNT Libraries
  • Lisa Garcia
    Accounting Specialist
    Division of Student Affairs
  • Margaret Oaikena
    Assistant Director
    Career Center
  • Margarita Venegas
    Communications Strategist
    Division of Finance and Administration
  • Maria Prada
    Academic Counselor, Educator Preparation Program
    College of Education
  • Marilu Howard
    Instructional Design Consultant
    Division of Digital Strategy and Innovation
  • Melissa Minick, M.Ed.
    Academic Counselor
    Texas Academy of Math and Science
  • Myrna Ortiz, B.A.
    Office Support Associate
    Counseling and Testing
  • Nadia Mankins
    Senior Warehouse Analyst
    Data, Analytics, Institutional Research
  • Raynelyn Vaskova
    Night Desk Clerk
    Housing and Residence Life
  • Rebecca Barham
    Art, Dance & Theatre Reference Librarian
    UNT Libraries
  • Rodolfo Gomez
    Graduate Assistant
    Off-Campus Student Services
  • Ronald Dobbs, CSP, CFPS
    Fire & Life Safety Program Manager
    Emergency Management and Safety Services
  • Rosa Fonseca, MPA
    Program Coordinator
    TRIO-McNair Scholars
  • Sally Carne
    Program Project Coordinator
    Risk Management and Insurance Program G. Brint Ryan College of Business
  • Sara Ousby, Ed.D
    Director
    Student Affairs Assessment
  • Scott Dunkle
    Executive Director of Risk Management
    Risk Management Services
  • Sean McNamara
    Assistant Director & Career Coach
    Career Center
  • Sergio Renovato-Vasquez
    Assistant Director
    Union Operations
  • Shaureece Park, PHR, SHRM-CP
    Director of Library Administrative Services
    UNT Libraries
  • Sonia Redwine, MPH, MCHES
    Director, RISE Center
    Dean of Students Office
  • Steven Schmidt

    Chef and Food Service Manager
  • Suzanne Terry
    Assignment Coordinator
    Housing and Residence Life
  • Syleria Skinner
    Office Support Associate
    College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism
  • Sze Sze Tong, Ph.D.
    Associate Director of Testing Services and Special Projects
    Counseling and Testing Services
  • Tiffany Bromfield, M.A.
    Community Director
    Housing and Residence Life
  • Tomás Sanchez, Ed.D
    Associate Director for Residence Life
    Housing and Residence Life
  • Virnin Bonner
    Academic Counselor for Health Professions
    College of Science
  • Wilbert Cruz, M.Ed.

    Office of Undergraduate Admissions
  • Yasmin Valdez
    Customer Service Manager
    Enrollment Services
  • Zach Yeager, M.Ed.
    Academic Advisor
    College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

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