Matt Starcke
Program Coordinator
Educational Background (degree(s) received): Southern Oregon University, Bachelor of Science in English (Writing) and Economics; Texas A&M University, Master of Science in Higher Education Administration
Organization(s) advised: Freshmen Leadership Advisory Council (FLAC)
Strengths Quest Themes: Strategic, Futuristic, Ideation, Intellection, Restorative
Favorite Quote: "Be not simply good; be good for something."
-Henry David Thoreau
Email: mstarcke@stuact.tamu.edu
Melissa Shehane
Student Development Specialist III
Educational Background (degree(s) received): Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Science in Renewable Natural Resources; The Pennsylvania State University, Master of Education in College Student Affairs
Organization(s) advised: The Big Event, Gilbert Leadership Conference
Strengths Quest Themes: Achiever, Discipline, Harmony, Relator, Belief
Favorite Quote: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.”
-Margaret Mead
Email: mshehane@stuact.tamu.edu
Kathryn Sturtevant
Student Development Specialist II
Educational Background (degree(s) received): Appalachian State University, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; University of Denver, Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration
Organization(s) advised: Replant
Strengths Quest Themes: Arranger, Positivity, Harmony, Maximizer, Communication
Favorite Quote: "Be the change you wish to see in the world" -Mahatma Gandhi
Email: ksturtevant@stuact.tamu.edu
Tia Crawford
Student Development Specialist II
Educational Background (degree(s) received): Oklahoma State University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, emphasis in HRM; Texas A&M University, Master of Science in Educational Administration
Organization(s) advised: Building Young Leaders Together (BYLT) Committee, Parents' Weekend Committee
Strengths Quest Themes: Connectedness, Belief, Intellection, Learner, Responsibility
Favorite Quote: "The final test of a successful leader is that he leaves behind him, in others, the conviction and will to carry on."
-Walter J. Lippman
Email: tcrawford@stuact.tamu.edu
Stacy Wright
Educational Background (degree(s) received): Bachelor of Applied Science
Strengths Quest Themes: Includer, Positivity, Individualization, Developer, Futuristic
Favorite Quote: The adventure of life is to learn. The purpose of life is to grow. The nature of life is to change. The challenge of life is to overcome. The essence of life is to care. The opportunity of life is to serve. The secret of life is to dare. The spice of life is to befriend. The beauty of life is to give." ~ William Arthur Ward
Email: stacy_wright@stuact.tamu.edu
Jerry Parker
Graduate Assistant
Educational Background (degree(s) received): Texas State University, Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science; Texas State University, Master of Arts in Political Science
Organization(s) advised: Parents' Weekend & LeaderShape
Strengths Quest Themes: Futuristic, Context, Individualization, Competition, Maximizer
Favorite Quote: “And I met lots of people who are experts in the way that Government in Washington works, and they said 'We can't just have a hearing. First you have to go on bended knee and you have to kiss a lot of rings.' Well, my mother and father taught me that I'm no better than anybody else, but also that I'm no worse. So I said I wouldn't go on bended knee and I wouldn't kiss anything. . . .” - Gov. William Weld
Email: Jparker@stuact.tamu.edu
Sarah Worsham
Graduate Assistant
Educational Background (degree(s) received): The University of Texas at Tyler, Bachelor of Science in Journalism
Organization(s) advised: Environmental Issues Committee (EIC)
Strengths Quest Themes: Restorative, Achiever, Learner, Harmony, Discipline
Favorite Quote: “If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten.” - Anthony Robbins
Email: sarahw@stuact.tamu.edu
Hu Xiaodan
Graduate Intern
Educational Background (degree(s) received): Beijing Forestry University, Bachelor of Arts in English
Strengths Quest Themes: Restorative, Achiever, Competition, Analytic, Focus
Favorite Quote: "Be the change you wish to see in the world." -Mahatma Gandhi
Email: xiaodanh@studentlife.tamu.edu