About StuAct
Student Activities bridges tradition and innovation by providing purposeful engagement experiences, leadership development, and collaborative support equipping students for success beyond college.
Leadership Team
The department Leadership Team provides strategic leadership and oversight for the Department of Student Activities, collaborating with university administration and student leaders to guide policy, decisions and a supportive environment for student success.
Josh Brown
Director
Katy King ’01
Associate Director Development, Extended Orientation, Marketing, Risk Management
Tia Johnson Ph.D. ’06
Associate Director Staff Development and Strategic Initiatives, Staff Operations, Strategic Planning, Assessment & Human Resources
Shanté Hearst Ph.D. ’25
Associate Director Fraternity & Sorority Life, Student Organization Leadership & Development, Facilities
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Associate Director Campus Engagement and Traditions, Financial Services
Susan Mičulká
Executive Assistant II Support to Director and Leadership Team
Kim Maddox
Administrative Coordinator I Front Desk, Facilities SupportCampus Engagement & Traditions
Campus Engagement & Traditions (CET) advises the Student Government Association and Class Councils, two major organizations that uphold campus traditions, represent the student voice and provide a variety of leadership opportunities.VACANT
Assistant Director SBP AdvisorVACANT
Program ManagerColleen Russell ’20
Student Development Specialist III Traditions Council, Gilbert Leadership Conference, COSGA, Fish Aides, Elections, SGA Executive Team
Emma Charles
Student Development Specialist III Aggie Recruitment Committee, CARPOOL, Class Councils Executive Team & SGA Judicial Court, Fish Council, Class PresidentsNicholas Jakel
Student Development Specialist III SGA Senate, Legislative Relations, Representation Commission, Career Closet
Bailey Millican ’25
Graduate Assistant Conference on Student Government Associations, Development CommissionBella Garcia ’26
Graduate Assistant Class Councils, Aggie Recruitment CommitteeDevelopment & Events
The Development & Events (D&E) team advances the department’s development initiatives by hosting department events, building relationships with former students and providing training and best practices for students and staff.
Kendall Walker
Assistant Director Donor Relations, Special Events, Maroon OutElizabeth Windon-Hiney ’17
Student Development Specialist III Maroon Out, Special Events
Brie Pampell
Communications Coordinator Marketing, Web Development, Social Media
Allison Hawkins
Administrative Coordinator II Operations Support for D&E and EOExtended Orientation
The Extended Orientation (EO) team provides direct advising, support and coordination to extended orientation programs at Texas A&M University including Fish Camp, Howdy Camp, T-Camp, Venture Camps and Traditions Night. These programs welcome around 6,000 incoming students each year to Texas A&M.
Andrew Carruth Ph.D. ’04
Assistant Director Area Administration and Management, EO Programs Oversight
Dalton Jones ’18
Program Manager Fish Camp
Ava Ray ’27
Student Development Specialist III Fish CampVACANT
Student Development Specialist III Fish Camp, Venture CampVACANT
Student Development Specialist II Aggie Transition Camp, FLACFraternity & Sorority Life
Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) is home to almost 60 values-based, Greek-letter organizations governed by one of four councils: Collegiate Panhellenic Council (CPC), the InterFraternity Council (IFC), the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), and the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC).VACANT
Assistant Director Strategic Planning, Fiscal Management, Organizational Conduct, Programmatic Oversight
Laurell King
Program Manager National Pan-Hellenic Council, Leadership Development, Assessment
Rebecca Rodriguez ’23
Student Development Specialist III Multicultural Greek Council, Advisor Development, Social Media
Hannah Rodlund ’27
Student Development Specialist III Collegiate Panhellenic Council, Family and Prospective Student EngagementVACANT
Student Development Specialist III Interfraternity Council, Health & Safety
Hailee Bowman ’26
Graduate Assistant Advising, Affiliate Council, Community Programming
Lance Bumgardner ’27
Graduate Assistant Advising, Advisor Development, Community ProgrammingStudent Organization Leadership & Development
The Student Organization Leadership and Development (SOLAD) team provides education supporting organizational involvement, recognition, risk management, leadership development and campus and community engagement for the 1,300 recognized student organizations at Texas A&M.
Lauren VanNess ’21
Assistant Director Strategic & Operational Leadership, Student Organization Oversight & Risk Management Support
Dawn Tonkinson
Program Manager Student Organization Recognition, Offsite Location Liaison, Courtesy Contract Review, Student Leader Summit, The 12th CanVACANT
Student Development Specialist III Student Organization Training & Development, Organization Communication, Advisor Summit
Matt Anderson
Student Development Specialist III Organization Recognition Support, Leadership Programming, Concessions, The Big Event
Craig Kuboviak
Program Coordinator II Special Event Insurance, Administrative Support
Kara Ellis ’27
Graduate Assistant New Student Organization Course, Adair Awards, The Big EventJessica Alvarez ’25
Graduate Assistant Training and Development Support, Communications Support, The 12th CanStaff Development & Strategic Initiatives
The Staff Development & Strategic Initiatives (SDSI) team leads professional development efforts and advances strategic priorities for the department, cultivating a culture of continuous learning, collaboration and innovation to support staff growth and organizational excellence.
Donielle Bell
Assistant Director Staff Development and Engagement, Strategic Initiatives, Student Activities Leadership Caucus
Hollis Charanza ’19
HR Generalist IV Human Resources & Organizational EffectivenessFinancial Services
The Financial Services team provides account management and budgeting support for the Department of Student Activities. They ensure financial integrity, policy compliance and support staff recruitment and development to enhance departmental efficiency.
Nicole McKnight ’05
FBS Assistant Director Strategic Planning, Department Budget Management, Accounting Operations Oversight
Patty Muchow
FBS Coordinator II Accounts Payable/Receivable (Fish Camp, SACT Central office & SOFC), Staff Travel Support, Account ReconciliationsVACANT
FBS Coordinator II Accounts Payable/Receivable (CET/SGA & FSL), Staff Travel Support, Account ReconciliationsVACANT
FBS Coordinator II Accounting Operations Support, Account ReconciliationsStudent Organization Finance Center
The Student Organization Finance Center (SOFC) provides banking and financial services in support of the activities and programs of recognized student organizations (RSOs) at Texas A&M University. The SOFC serves organizations at the flagship campus in Bryan/College Station, Health Science Center (HSC) campuses across the state of Texas, as well as the Texas A&M University School of Law, Texas A&M University School of Dentistry and Higher Education Center at McAllen.
Lauren Fitch
FBS Analyst III Student Organization Financial Administration and Oversight, Strategic Planning, Policy and Compliance, Outreach and Education
Michael Brady
FBS Assistant Director SOFC Operations, Team Management
Gloria Villanueva
FBS Assistant Manager eCommerce Services, Past Due and On-Campus Payment ReconciliationJustin Gosch
FBS Assistant Manager Vault Custodian, Cashier Services, Credit Card Purchasing, Audit
Ethan Benningfield
FBS Coordinator II Credit Card Purchasing, Audit, On-Campus Vendor Payments, Retention & Research
Charlotte Johnson
FBS Coordinator II Credit Card Purchasing, Audit, Cashier Reconciliation
Grace Clements
FBS Coordinator II Customer Service, Payment Processing, Payment Problem Resolution
Kyle Einkauf
FBS Coordinator II Customer Service, Deposits, Payment Processing, Student Assistant Supervisor
Kasey Goodson
FBS Coordinator II Customer Service, Deposits, Payment Processing, Cashier Area Training
Ethan Walker
Graduate Assistant Student Organization Financial Education and Outreach