Faculty and Student Ambassadors
Working with Texas educators and students to share resources and engage the next generation of CPAs is an important initiative for TXCPA! Every year, we seek eager faculty and students to serve as TXCPA Ambassadors to help us strengthen our presence on Texas campuses and learn more about what we can do to support Texas educators and students.
Interested applicants should complete and submit the applicable online application below. For more information, please contact Member Services at (800) 428-0272, (option 1) or email membership@tx.cpa.
Thank you for your willingness to serve!
FACULTY AMBASSADORS
Faculty Ambassadors are asked to complete various activities each semester to enhance TXCPA's visibility on their campus. More details about these expectations are available on the application.
Only one faculty ambassador will be assigned per campus every fiscal year (June-May). Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Candidates for this role must be members of TXCPA and the local chapter and must teach accounting full time (at least 6 credit hours) at a two- or four-year college or university in Texas.
Faculty Ambassadors receive the following from TXCPA:
- Free TXCPA Membership for the period of June 1 through May 31.
- Discounted registration fee for the Accounting Education Conference.
- Access to event reimbursement funds, by request up to $200 per campus as available. An introduction to the local chapter via email upon confirmation of ambassador status.
- A letter of appreciation sent to the accounting department chairperson and/or business school dean at the end of the spring semester.
- The opportunity to list faculty ambassador status on his/her professional vita.
- Recognition at appropriate Society and chapter events and in relevant TXCPA communications, including in Today’s CPA.
- Contact and updates from TXCPA staff on a monthly basis.
- Connection with a student ambassador when appropriate.
- Recruitment materials, as needed.
- Guest speakers, by request.
STUDENT AMBASSADORS
Student Ambassadors assist in the recruitment and retention of TXCPA student members, identify campus opportunities for TXCPA, work with the faculty ambassador on his/her campus to promote TXCPA membership and participate in TXCPA informational conference calls, as needed.
Only one student ambassador will be assigned per campus every fiscal year (June-May). Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Candidates for this role must be members of TXCPA and the local chapter and must be recommended by a professor or faculty advisor.
Student Ambassadors receive the following from TXCPA:
- Complimentary membership in the Society and the local chapter.
- Access to event reimbursement funds, by request.
- An introduction to the local chapter via email upon confirmation of ambassador status. The opportunity to list student ambassador status on their résumé.
- Recognition at appropriate Society and chapter events and in relevant TXCPA communications, including Today’s CPA.
- Contact and updates from TXCPA staff on a monthly basis.
- Connection with a faculty ambassador when appropriate.
- Recruitment materials, as needed.
- Guest speakers, by request
Thank You!
We are grateful for the faculty and student members who have committed to serve as TXCPA Ambassadors! These dedicated individuals help extend TXCPA's reach and visibility on college and university campuses across the state to help us connect with the next generation of CPAs.
Do you see a school missing from this list? Help us find ambassadors and make more vital connections by sending your suggestions to Shicoyia Morgan (800) 428-0272, ext 8525 or email smorgan@tx.cpa.
Ambassador Roster
AUSTIN
Faculty Ambassadors
Denise White - Austin Community College - Rio Grande
Derrick Bonyuet-Lee - University of Texas at Austin / Concordia
Jay Thibodeaux Austin Community College – Eastview
Kathleen Moffitt - Texas State University
Kelli Blount - Austin Community College - San Gabriel
Kristy McDermott - Austin Community College - Rock Round
Larry Stephens - Austin Community College - South
Okera Bishop - Austin Community College - Highland
Student Ambassadors
Vung (Rachel) Hung - Austin Community College - Highlands
Fei Song - University of Texas at Austin
Nakul Patel - Austin Community College – Highlands & Round Rock
Rodiat Odedele - Huston Tillotson University
Iman Raji - Huston Tillotson University
Abdullahi Aweda - Texas State University - San Marcos
Min Tan - Austin Community College
BRAZOS VALLEY
Faculty Ambassadors
Kwohn Whitaker - Blinn College- Brenham Campus
Tara Blasor - Texas A&M University
Student Ambassadors
Ryan Vos - Texas A&M University
John Lingsweiler - Sam Houston State University
Harper Scott - Texas A&M University - College Station
CENTRAL TEXAS
Faculty Ambassadors
Jessica Hazel - McLennan Community College
Ran Li - Texas A&M University - Central Texas
Tiffany DeLuze - University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Student AmbassadorsConsuelo Morin - McLennan Community College
CORPUS CHRISTI
Faculty Ambassadors
Adria Vasquez - Del Mar College
Anne-Marie Lelkes - Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Ginger DeLatte - Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Student Ambassadors
Amie Valdez - Del Mar College
Alma Martinez - Del Mar College
Dayacelly Garcia - Texas A&M University - Kingsville
DALLAS
Faculty Ambassadors
Casey Martin - Dallas College - Richland Campus
Enoch Asare - University Of Dallas
Jason Jordan - Texas Woman's University
LaPortia Hurse - Dallas College - Brookhaven
Madhuri Bandla - University of North Texas
Marsha Peters - Dallas College Mountain View Campus
Mary Beth Goodrich - University of Texas at Dallas
Patricia Wynn - University of North Texas at Dallas
Paulette Miller - Collin County Community College
Regina Brown - Dallas College – Eastview
Stephanie Poindexter - Dallas College – North Lake
Student Ambassadors
Erin McSpadden University of North Texas
Ayham Rached University of Texas at Dallas
Madhav Zaveri The University of Texas at Dallas
Azucena Garrett-Mendoza Dallas College - Mountain View
EAST TEXAS
Faculty Ambassadors
Stacie Smith Kilgore College
Stephanie Ross Stephen F Austin State University
Veronda Willis University of Texas at Tyler
Student Ambassadors
Caden Clark University of Texas at Tyler
Christopher Ukaoma University of Texas at Tyler
Ryan McKelvey University of Texas at Tyler
EL PASO
Faculty Ambassadors
Jawanna Sanderson Sul Ross State University
Sarah Robertson University of Texas at El Paso
Student Ambassadors
Ninelle Gutierrez University of Texas at El Paso
FORT WORTH
Faculty Ambassadors
Anthony Abbott Tarrant County College - SE Campus
Charles Thomas Tarleton State University
Cheryl Prachyl University of Texas at Arlington
Jaye Simpson Tarrant County College - NE Campus
Julia Frink Tarrant County College - Connect
K. Harold Jackson Tarrant County College - South
Kimberly Webb Texas Wesleyan University
Patrick Grewe Tarrant County College NE Campus
Renee Olvera Texas Christian University
Student Ambassadors
Shalisa Smith Tarrant County College - Connect
Paribesh lohani Texas Woman's University
HOUSTON
Faculty Ambassadors
Alfreda Dobiyanski Prairie View A &M University
Arpita Shroff University of Houston Downtown
Daniel Puhl Sam Houston State University
Helen Bassett Lone Star College - University Park
Jacqueline Pierson Lone Star College - CyFair
Julie Duncan Lone Star College - Woodland Campus
Marina Grau Houston Community College
Michael Kraten University of Houston
Ozer Erdem University of St. Thomas
Richard Pitre Texas Southern University
Shanshan Pan University of Houston – Clear Lake
Yongli Luo Houston Christian University
Student Ambassadors
Madison Jones Prairie View A&M University
Kate Bentley Sam Houston State University
Muhammad Anas Durvesh Texas Southern University
Emmanuel Mensah University of Houston Downtown
Julian Byrd University of Houston Downtown
Nubia Hayes Prairie View A&M University
Etta Mansaray University of St. Thomas
Natalie Pham University of Houston
Vaishnavi Jayaraman University of Houston
PANHANDLE
Faculty Ambassadors
Preston Branch West Texas A &M University
PERMIAN BASIN
Faculty Ambassadors
Narita Holmes University of Texas Permian Basin
RIO GRANDE VALLEY
Faculty Ambassadors
Linda Acevedo University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Student Ambassadors
Marshall Barbosa University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
SAN ANGELO
Faculty Ambassadors
Landri Ognowski Angelo State University
SAN ANTONIO
Faculty Ambassadors
April Poe University of the Incarnate Word
Dennis Elam Texas A&M University San Antonio
Linda Vaello University of Texas at San Antonio
Michelle Avila Our Lady of the Lake University
Pamela Ansboury San Antonio College
Sunita White Trinity University
Student Ambassadors
Erica Acosta Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Emilio Castaneda University of Texas at San Antonio
Amanda Perrin Schreiner University
Nelson Rose Trinity University
SOUTH PLAINS
Faculty Ambassadors
Celinda Moore Texas Tech University
Laci Richardson Lubbock Christian University
Student Ambassadors
Sally Simmons Lubbock Christian University
Leah Richardson Lubbock Christian University
SOUTHEAST TEXAS
Faculty Ambassadors
Southeast Texas Chapter
Ricardo Colon Lamar University
TEXARKANA
Faculty Ambassadors
Selena Jefferies Texas A&M University Texarkana
Student Ambassadors
Ruben Guerrero Texas A&M University - Texarkana
VICTORIA
Faculty Ambassadors
Ziyun Yang University of Houston - Victoria
WICHITA FALLS
Faculty Ambassadors
Susan Anders Midwestern State University
Student Ambassadors
Lenora Williams Midwestern State University