Meet our Staff

Jen loves higher education and the opportunities it creates for students to learn and more importantly grow. From developing programs, talking one on one with students, teaching in the classroom or finding resources for the next new way to better serve students, she believes Texas State walks the talk to remain student-centered. She also enjoys time with her family on road trips, walks along the beaches to pick up shells, and exploring the great outdoors. Her current favorite quote: Keep Calm and Make It Happen.

After graduating as a first generation college student, Jennifer found her passion in college admission and higher education, where she could use her knowledge to serve diverse families to and through the college process. She is a passionate event planner, a master at jigsaw puzzles, and loves vacation time with her husband and son.

 

Born in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, México and raised in Palacios, Texas, Miguel is a graduate of Sam Houston State University with a degree in Psychology. As a first-generation college graduate, DACA recipient, gay, Mexican immigrant, Miguel understands the challenges of underrepresented students in higher education. It is for this reason that he now serves college students to fulfill their educational and professional goals while enjoying the beautiful scenery Texas State University and San Marcos have to offer.

Ruth is a Texas State Alumni who is thrilled to be back on campus! She is a first-generation college student who has worked outside of the collegiate realm for over 20 years. She loves the energy and enthusiasm that the Texas State Students bring to the University and to her job. To relax, Ruth enjoys spending time with family and friends, eating out, rom-com movies with especially happy endings, yoga and walking. She is currently eating her way through the entire Torchy’s menu…one taco at a time.

Terence is a country boy at heart from Rockdale, TX, who is motivated by the opportunity to serve others. Mentoring is a big part of who he is. He loves working at Texas State because of the students, faculty, staff and alumni. As an alum himself, he loves that even though TXST is large, he still gets that family feel. Outside of work, he likes to walk, watch sports (football and basketball especially), watch movies, and hang out with family and friends.
 

While Brandi is known for keeping our office in line and on track, she also enjoys turning her music up and jamming out when no one is watching. Her passion for football is possibly surpassed only by her love for Mr. Pibb. Although Brandi spends much of her time outside of work zooming her three kids to one activity or another, she also loves burying herself in a good book and can always offer a recommendation or two!

Born and raised locally, Tamara is a proud Texas State alum. She feeds her love for event planning by coordinating events for the parents and families of Texas State students. In her spare time, you can find her hanging out with her family and friends or her weenie dog, Hank.