Adrienne is from New Orleans, LA. She graduated from the University of New Orleans earning a bachelor of arts in psychology. After graduating college, she worked for the YMCA of Greater New Orleans in program development and served as a trainer for t...More about Adrienne Bentz
Alexia is from Alief Houston, Texas and is a first-generation college graduate. She studied Performance Studies at Texas A&M University for her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts. In her program, she studied the influences creation of Free Jazz and ...More about Alexia Williams
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Bonnie Bustos-Rios is a Laredo, TX native and currently serves as Interim Director of Academic Advising in the Office for Student Success. She completed a Bachelor of Arts in English at the University of Texas-Pan American (now UT-Rio Grande Valley) ...More about Bonnie Bustos-Rios
DoraIsela Martinez is a first-generation student and proud El Paso native. She received her B.A. in Criminal Justice and Spanish from Sam Houston State University in 2019 and is currently working on her Master of Science in Educational Administration...More about DoraIsela Martinez
Jamie Burns is the Program Coordinator for the First-Year Experience at Texas A&M University, focusing on programs that empower first-year students to succeed academically. She collaborates with campus colleagues to enhance retention, graduation, and...More about Jamie Burns
Katy Irick is a biomedical sciences major from Lantana, Texas. She is part of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 2026. As a Student Assistant in the Office for Student Success (OSS), she collaborates with her team to support and guide students through...More about Katy Irick
Kaylyn Hawkins was born and raised in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Arts in English. Kaylyn began her career in higher education at McNeese State University where she served as a speciialist...More about Kaylyn Hawkins
Kyandra Greene earned her B.E.S.S with a concentration in Pre-Rehabilitation and B.A. in Psychology, both from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. She is an Aggieland native raised from Bryan/College Station, Texas. Before joining the Off...More about Kyandra Greene
Dr. Leticia Palomin earned her B.A. in Political Science and a Ph.D. in Educational Administration, both from Texas A&M University. She is a Rio Grande Valley native from Pharr, Texas, and a proud first-generation Aggie graduate. Before joining the ...More about Leticia Palomin Ph.D.
Lews earned his Bachelor of Arts in English with honors from Texas A&M University in 2019. He was born in Bundoora, Austrailia, and grew up in both New Orleans, Louisiana and Houston, Texas. He has been working with the Learning Communities since 201...More about Lewis Edwards
Meredith Malnar is the Director for the First Year Experience within Texas A&M’s Office for Student Success. She has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Educational Administration from Texas A&M University. She has 18 years...More about Meredith Malnar
Reagan Wright is a Communication major from Kingsville, Texas. She is a member of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 2026! She is a Student Assistant in the Office for Student Success and is here to help others succeed. Advice for students: Get invol...More about Reagan Wright
Stephanie is a first-generation senior at Texas A&M University from College Station, Texas. She is pursuing a bacheler's degree in psychology and will graduate in May 2025. Stephanie began her career in 2004 as a professional independent cosmetologis...More about Stephanie Portales
Tabitha Fritz graduated from Mount Aloysius College (Cresson, PA) in 2004 with a bachelor of science in elementary education. After graduating college, she worked for the Everett Area School District as an elementary teacher until she relocated to Co...More about Tabitha Fritz
Taharaa Hill is a Bryan, Texas Native. Taharaa is a first-generation senior, pursuing her B.A. in Business Administration. Taharaa started with the Office for Student Successs at groundbreaking and has since returned to lead the Administration Team, ...More about Taharaa Hill
Theondre is a first-generation college graduate from Saginaw, Michigan. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and International Affairs from Florida A&M University, and a Master of Public Administration and Service at Texas A&M Universi...More about Theondre Peoples
Val has worked at Texas A&M University in a variety of capacities, including at Cushing Memorial Library, Dean of Faculties, and Academic Success Center. She has a wealth of experience helping transfer students transition to their new academic home. ...More about Val Coleman
