The Premier Academic Advising Association of Texas

The TEXAAN Executive Board is comprised of volunteers from various institutions across the state who believe in the value of academic advising. Together, they provide strategic guidance, ensure effective governance, and guide the organization's overall direction while building a lifelong network of colleagues and friends. The executive board is crucial in driving the organization's growth, promoting its mission, and ensuring it remains true to its core values.

TEXAAN Executive Board 2024-2025

President

Jana McCarthy

Advising Lead

Austin Community College



Sarah Sanchez

Student Success Transfer Advisor

University of Texas San Antonio


Past President

Will Massey

Director of Academic Advising

The University of Texas at Tyler


VP of Programs

Josette M. Gonzalez

Academic Advisor II

Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen




VP of Membership 

Veronica Viesca

Director of Academic Advising

The University of Texas Permian Basin


VP of Marketing & Communications

Priscilla NiƱo

Master Advising Specialist

Austin Community College


VP of Technology

Michelle Gutierrez

Director of Academic Advising

University of Houston - Clear Lake




Treasurer

Teresa Laughlin-Hopwood

Director of Academic Advising

St. Mary's University



Secretary

Michelle Gonzalez

Academic Advisor

The University of Texas at Tyler



To learn more about each position,  please review the TEXAAN Constitution.

If you have any questions for the Executive Board, please email texaan@texaan.org. 

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