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TEXAAN Leadership

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.


President

Will Massey

Director of Advising

The University of Texas at Tyler



President - Elect

Jana McCarthy

Advising Lead

Austin Community College



Past President

Casey Schumacher

Director of Curriculum

Texas A&M University



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 Publications 

Priscilla Niño

Master Advising Specialist

Austin Community College


VP of Technology

Michelle Gutierrez

Academic Advising Lead

University of Houston - Clear Lake




Treasurer

Teresa Laughlin-Hopwood

Academic Advisor

St. Mary's University



Secretary

Michelle Gonzalez

Academic Advisor

The University of Texas at Tyler



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

About us

TEXAAN serves as a professional representation of academic advising in Texas by providing professional development, networking, recognition, and dissemination of information. Our goals are to (1) establish a communication network for academic advisors at institutions of higher education in Texas, (2) assist with the implementation of professional standards as defined by NACADA core values of Academic Advising, (3) serve as the liaison for Texas professional, governing, and education agencies, (4) maintain active affiliation with NACADA both regionally and nationally, and (5) offer an annual conference for Texas academic advisors, counselors, and higher education professionals.

stay connected

Email: texaan@texaan.org

Mailing Address: 

2400 McCullough Ave, #15882

San Antonio, TX 78212


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