Meet the Staff
Student Life's New Student and Family Programs staff is here to ensure a smooth transition for all incoming students and their families. We are committed to providing the support and resources you need to be successful at Texas A&M University. Each team member is responsible for different parts of the orientation experience. If you are unsure who to contact, reach out to our office at [email protected].
Assistant Director
Provides leadership and strategic planning for New Student and Family Programs. Oversees all office programming efforts and is a liaison with campus and community stakeholders, and the Aggie Moms.
Favorite tradition: Reveille
Program Manager of New Student & Family Programs
Oversees family programs, coordinates Family Weekend, manages the family portal and all family communication, oversees Parent and Family Advisory Council, plans the family portions of New Student Conferences, and manages NSCs En Espanol program.
Favorite tradition: The 12th Man
Program Manager of New Student & Family Programs
Coordinates Howdy Week, Aggieland's official welcome, and organizes office-wide Featured Events for Howdy Week. Manages the design and implementation of Online Orientation and coordinates New Student Conference logistics.
Favorite tradition: Silver Taps
Coordinator of New Student & Family Programs
Supervises and advises the Aggie Parent and Family Ambassadors and helps coordinate aspects of Family Weekend, Parents of the Year, and family communication.
Favorite tradition: Bubbles at Blue Bell Park
Coordinator of New Student & Family Programs
Oversees the recruitment, selection, and training of Aggie Orientation Leaders, managing a team of 30-40 students. Develops and executes programs for New Student Conferences and other initiatives to enhance student transition and retention.
Favorite tradition: Fightin' Texas Aggie Band
Assistant Coordinator
Manages Howdy Week events, Online Orientation, and new student programming. Coordinates events, administers programs, collaborates with campus offices for special populations, and supports orientation and retention initiatives.
Favorite tradition: Howdy
Administrative Coordinator II
Serves as Office Manager overseeing daily operations, supervising student employees, and providing administrative support to New Student and Family Programs. Manages phone and email inquiries, maintains office records, coordinates event support, and oversees budget coordination for multiple accounts.
Favorite tradition: Reveille
Communications Coordinator
Manages communication and marketing for the New Student and Family Programs unit. Oversees design and production of multimedia materials and publications, oversees websites, and coordinates communication efforts for major events.
Favorite tradition: Aggie Ring
Student Employees
Abby Skaggs '25
STUDENT EMPLOYEE
Abby is an Education major from College Station, Texas.
Kenadee Lynch '25
STUDENT EMPLOYEE
Kenadee is an Agriculture, Leadership and Development major with minors in Agrifood Sales and Agriculture Economics from Kerens, Texas.
Faith White '25
STUDENT EMPLOYEE
Faith is a Biomedical Sciences and Kinesiology double major from Pflugerville, Texas.
Enrique Orta '25
STUDENT EMPLOYEE
Enrique is an Electrical Engineering major from Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico.
Ashlin McCormack '26
STUDENT EMPLOYEE
Ashlin is a Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management major from Fort Worth, Texas.
Vanina Poulsen '26
STUDENT EMPLOYEE
Vanina is an Allied Health major from Dallas, Texas.
Andy Bartolo '24
STUDENT EMPLOYEE
Andy is an Economics major from the Woodlands, Texas.
Sebastian Valdiva '26
STUDENT EMPLOYEE
Sebastian is a Political Science major from Eagle Pass, Texas.