From: Sara Tate <sara.tate@utsa.edu>
Sent: Friday, October 15, 2021 1:35 PM
To: advising@lists.it.utsa.edu
Subject: New Employees | Welcome to the UTSA Academic Advising team!

Happy Friday!

It is our pleasure to announce we have six new Academic Advisor I’s joining our team.  They start on Monday, October 18, 2021.  Please help us welcome them to the UTSA Academic Advising team using Kudoboard. 

The Kudoboards will be available for you to add welcome messages until Friday, October 29, 2021 at 5:00pm. 

	Meet Robert Green Academic Advising Unit: Life and Health Sciences Robert Green earned his MA and PhD at the University of California at Santa Barbara. He has been an educator and advisor for nearly a decade. Before relocating to Texas with his family, he lived in New England. Kudoboard for Robert: https://utsaadvising.kudoboard.com/boards/iBwtiJPm
	Meet Emily Hemmitt Academic Advising Unit: Math and Physical Sciences My name is Emily Hemmitt, I have a Master's in Sociology and my life's passion is community building. I previously lived in New York City for 4 years, where I worked, lived, and studied in one of the world's largest cultural hubs. I am a UTSA alumni and a proud first-generation college graduate! I am very excited to bring my talents and experiences back to my alma mater. I love biking, cooking, and hiking. I have an open-door policy where students and colleagues can feel free to pop in and have a quick chat if necessary. I look forward to getting to know everyone! Kudoboard for Emily: https://utsaadvising.kudoboard.com/boards/MdLqbq4J
	Meet Derek Kubacki Academic Advising Unit: Downtown Derek was born at Ft Knox, KY into a military family and grew up from base to base until he joined the Army in Fayetteville, NC; the town he now calls home. Following a 22+ year career in the Army as a flight medic, he continued in the medical field as an ER Tech in Floresville, TX. He obtained his BA in History from Texas A&M University - San Antonio and his MA in Political Science right here at UTSA. He is excited to be starting a new chapter in his life and career here at UTSA. Kudoboard for Derek: https://utsaadvising.kudoboard.com/boards/XXmmVVzR
	Meet Elder McCants Academic Advising Unit: Life and Health Sciences Hello, my name is Elder McCants. I come to UTSA after spending the last nine years as an instructor at San Antonio College. I have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and am excited to make this transition to advising. My goal will be to advise in a manner that aligns with student’s interests, skill sets, and schedules. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, going to movies, exercising, and playing my saxophone. Kudoboard for Elder:   https://utsaadvising.kudoboard.com/boards/WuhHLO8r
	Meet Michael Thomas Academic Advising Unit: Downtown Hi, my name is Michael, and I am a 2-time graduate from UTSA. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Multidisciplinary Studies, with concentrations in Sociology, Spanish, and Political Science, and a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I obtained prior higher education experience, as I was a Graduate Intern for the UTSA University Career Center from Fall 2018 to Spring 2019. I am very excited to join the Academic Advising team at UTSA, and I am looking forward to furthering my knowledge, experience and talent while serving students at my alma mater. In my free time, I enjoy being active, swimming, bowling, and doing word searches. GO RUNNERS! Kudoboard for Michael:   https://utsaadvising.kudoboard.com/boards/rpjSZLho
	Meet Cristina Trejo Academic Advising Unit: Life and Health Sciences Hello, my name is Cristina Trejo and I am extremely happy to join the academic advising team!  I am really looking forward to working with you to help students succeed in their dreams of a higher education degree. I have a strong commitment and passion to help and assist students in pursuing higher education. It is my personal goal and aspiration to help students overcome barriers to achieve their higher education degree. I have three years of experience in higher education as a Disability Services Specialist. My educational background includes a Bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University, College Station in Agricultural Leadership and a Masters from the University of Texas at San Antonio in Education and Human Development: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. I am a team player that embraces the collaborative spirit of a great department such as academic advising to help our Roadrunner family. Kudoboard for Cristina:   https://utsaadvising.kudoboard.com/boards/owXCqiJW

Sara Tate, M.S.

Senior Instructional Manager

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Academic Advising Administration

One UTSA Circle

San Antonio, TX 78249

Phone: (210) 458-6516

sara.tate@utsa.edu

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