Our Team

As Assistant Director, I assist with departmental management including personnel, programs and practices and administrative functions. I also develop and implement departmental policies and procedures, manage and monitor fiscal activities, including budget preparation, accounts management, monthly variance reporting and reconciliation.

As Senior Administrative Assistant, I am responsible for managing the front desk for the Office for Undergraduate Medical Education assisting all divisions under UME.  I am responsible for greeting visitors, answering the main line, processing payments, requisitions, travel, and service requests.

I oversee the daily operations and budget of the Admissions & Outreach office including the following activities and events: interview season, second looks, welcome weekend, JAMP summer internship, and White Coat Ceremony.  I serve as the primary LSOM contact with the Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service and monitor development of each entering class throughout the application cycle. 

As a member of the Education Development team, I am responsible for providing ongoing consultation and support services with curriculum management and collaborating with faculty/content experts to establish engaging learning activities and compelling course/program content delivery that enhances knowledge retention and transfer.

As Director of Curriculum Management, I am responsible for the continuous quality improvement of the medical education curriculum through a set of structured activities designed to assess and adjust the curriculum based on several levels of review and evaluation.

As Director of Curriculum Evaluation, I oversee ongoing assessment, evaluation, and reporting efforts to ensure that all components of the educational cycle for medical students are meeting stated goals and learning outcomes, as well as to identify opportunities for program improvement and enhanced student success.

As a member of the Educational Development team, I support,  develop and continuously manage curriculum resources for teaching and training to include the design and development of learning environment resources. Collaboratively, with faculty and staff,  implement educational technology in a blended learning environment and train faculty to use technology resources to support teaching.

As a member of the Education Development Team, I provide in-classroom support for all first and second-year medical school student sessions, assist with audiovisual needs, presentation organization, student quizzes and Team-Based Learning (TBL) administration.

As Director for Educational development, I collaborate in the development, implementation, and growth of existing and new initiatives in curriculum design.  Alongside with faculty  continuously seek innovation opportunities and pathways in academic medicine.  I also oversee the educational development team, who is dedicated to providing educational collaboration and excellence in medical education.

As Manager, Academic Programs in OUME, I provide oversight of day-to-day operations in the medical education program by facilitating and coordinating various academic activities in support of the Associate Dean for Curriculum. I manage all grades for the pre-clinical curriculum and maintain up to date student records.

As a member of the Educational Development team, I support,  develop and continuously manage curriculum resources for teaching and training to include the design and development of learning environment resources. Collaboratively, with faculty and staff,  implement educational technology in a blended learning environment and train faculty to use technology resources to support teaching.

I am responsible for planning and implementing signature celebrations and milestone events for the UME Student Affairs office. I also work very closely with the Veritas program, and the Mentors in Medicine (MiMs), and assist with career and academic-related events. I hope to provide a memorable experience to all UME students by supporting and celebrating them on their MS journey.

As a member of the Student Affairs team, I work closely with the Director of Wellness and Professional Formation in overseeing programs in these areas for medical students. I also play a role in planning and executing events and ceremonies.

As Senior Administrative Assistant, I am responsible for administratively supporting the Student Affairs team under UME.  I am responsible for processing medical student forms, correspondences, payments, requisitions, travel, and service requests.

As the Student Support Specialist with Academic Programs, I provide individual support and broader programing to assist first and second-year students in developing skills and practices necessary to succeed in the medical school. While collaborating with various units within the undergraduate medical program, the Mentors in Medicine (MiMs), Veritas, and Academic Enhancement, I am responsible for equipping students with the a variety of academic tools to succeed in the Long School of Medicine.  

As Manager of Dual-Degree Programs, I focus on the professional development of dual-degree students in our MD/MPH and other upcoming dual degree programs in process.  I support students as they navigate both degrees and as they prepare for their future careers with dual interests through community building events and professional formation.

As Director of Wellness and Professional Formation, I am responsible for programs designed to develop and improve the self-care and resilience of medical students throughout their training and beyond. I guide students as they make meaning of their experiences, developing their identity as a physician.

As the Director for Academic Enhancement and Career Development, my focus is to promote the academic success of our students via a multitude of services and activities. This includes supporting our students with academic skill development, assisting them as they prepare for residency via career development programs, and providing opportunities for them to build professional networks. My goal with our UME students is to provide holistic support to them as they navigate medical school and help them to become lifelong learners.