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Meet the Staff

Libby Daggers

DIRECTOR OF NEW STUDENT & FAMILY PROGRAMS

Libby is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the New Student & Family Programs unit while leading and supporting the NSFP team. Most of her work centers around the coordination of New Student Conferences. This includes working with the Office of Admissions, Academic Colleges, presenters, and campus partners. She has a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois, a master's degree in College Student Personnel Administration from Illinois State University, and is currently enrolled in the Higher Education Administration doctoral program. Libby is the Region 4 Chair for AHEPPP: Family Engagement in Higher Education. In her free time, she enjoys being active, visiting National Parks, and re-watching her favorite TV shows on Netflix.

libbyd@studentlife.tamu.edu

Alex Hersperger

STUDENT AFFAIRS COORDINATOR

Alex is responsible for the overall coordination of family programs at Texas A&M. Alex coordinates Family Weekend, manages the family portal, oversees the Parent & Family Advisory Council, and plans the family portions of the New Student Conference, including the NSCs En Español program. Previously, Alex served as a Coordinator in the Office of Student Involvement at Houston Baptist University. Alex graduated with a BS in Maritime Administration with a minor in Economics from Texas A&M at Galveston and a MEd in Higher Education from University of Houston. In her free time she enjoys playing volleyball, running, and spending time with her family, including her dog Dobby.

ahersperger@tamu.edu

Olivia Elliot

ASSOCIATE COORDINATOR

Olivia supervises the Aggie Orientation Leader Program, coordinates Howdy Weekend: Aggieland's Week of Welcome, coordinates the required online orientation for all 14,000 new and transfer students, supervises a NSFP Intern, graduate assistant, and one of the Assistant Coordinators. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and master's in Higher Education & Student Affairs, both from Northern Illinois University. She loves going to concerts, getting outside on her bicycle, and enjoys sitting out by the pool.

oliviae@studentlife.tamu.edu

Spikey Howard

ASSISTANT COORDINATOR

Spikey is responsible for the supervision and training of the Aggie Orientation Leaders. He also assists with the development and implementation of New Student Conference programs and Howdy Week programming. Spikey joined New Student & Family Programs in 2021. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from The University of Alabama, home of the Alabama Crimson Tide. In his free time, Spikey enjoys playing video games, watching sports, listening to music, eating food, and laughing at Family Feud videos.

spikeyh@studentlife.tamu.edu

Chapman Cooper

ASSISTANT COORDINATOR

Chapman serves as the advisor to the Aggie Parent & Family Ambassadors student organization. Within this role, she help to coordinate aspects of Family Weekend, Parents of the Year, and communications with families. Chapman holds a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Mississippi College, and a master's in Higher Education Administration from Auburn University. She is a new professional, a foodie, enjoys seeing new places, and loves a good laugh.

chapmanc@studentlife.tamu.edu

Corie Ritter

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Corie is responsible for communication and marketing strategies, print and multimedia production, social media management, and website design and maintenance. She has a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Communications & Journalism and a master's degree in Animal Science from Texas A&M University. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her dog Fitz and spoiling her niece and nephew.

corier@studentlife.tamu.edu

Shanna Filburn

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR

Shanna is responsible for providing administrative support and office management for the New Student & Family Programs office. She also assists in facilitating New Student Conferences, supervising the NSFP office student workers, and coordinating the office budget.

shannaf@studentlife.tamu.edu

Student Employees

Ashlyn Kwast '23

STUDENT EMPLOYEE

Ashlyn is a Human Resource Development major from West, Texas.

Focus: Office Support, Student and Family Customer Service

Emily Gill '22

STUDENT EMPLOYEE

Emily is a master of International Affairs student from Harker Heights, Texas.

Focus: Office Support, Student and Family Customer Service

Abby Skaggs '25

STUDENT EMPLOYEE

Abby is an Education major from College Station, Texas.

Focus: Office Support, Student and Family Customer Service

Becca Duty '23

STUDENT EMPLOYEE

Becca is a Human Resource Management major from Plano, Texas.

Focus: Office Support, Student and Family Customer Service

Marco Ramirez Gonzalez '22
STUDENT COORDINATOR - NSC'S EN ESPANOL

Marco is a Psychology major from Katy, Texas.

Focus: Office Support, Student and Family Customer Service, Spanish translation, NSC's en Español program assistance.

Emily Smith '25

STUDENT EMPLOYEE

Emily is an Animal Science major from Spring, Texas.

Focus: Office Support, Student and Family Customer Service

Jose Alamo '23
STUDENT EMPLOYEE

Jose is an Industrial Distribution major from Caracas, Venezuela.

Focus: Office Support, Student and Family Customer Service

Andrew VanderLaan '24
STUDENT EMPLOYEE

Andrew is a Business Administration - Sports Management major from Cypress, Texas.

Focus: Office Support, Student and Family Customer Service

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