Staff Spotlight

BEHIND THE SCENES WITH MARK DAWSON By Dante Jaramillo, DMS communications manager  Something is cooking in the Memorial Student Center and the chef is Mark Dawson. Whether he is preparing Texas A&M students for the future or rolling up chicken enchiladas to share with his colleagues, this student affairs coordinator for the Department of Multicultural Services (DMS) has a passion to share his skills.   Cooking has played an integral role in his life since childhood. Whether he is cooking … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes with Mark Dawson

BEHIND THE SCENES WITH jay skye By Sondra White ’87  jay skye was only 15 years old when they traveled to Albany, New York, from their hometown of Rochester to lobby for student rights, marriage equality and gender expression freedom. They attended with a youth group, Gay Alliance of Genesee Valley for Equality & Justice Day. “It was a formative experience because I learned the importance of advocacy and activism for myself but, more importantly, for others.”  The trip was inspiration … [Read more...] about jay skye

BEHIND THE SCENES WITH SACHI CARR-CHARGUALAF By Veronica Gonzalez Hoff, Division of Student Affairs  Sachi Carr-Chargualaf has traveled the world and carries with her a lifetime of diverse experiences and a love for cultures. Being a part of a military family allowed her to experience living in Guam, California, South Carolina, and many places in between.  It’s hard to narrow down her favorite experience out of the many places she has visited. “Zion, Utah is very peaceful and beautiful. The … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes with Sachi Carr-Chargualaf

BEHIND THE SCENES WITH TOM GERBER By Dorian Martin ’06  Tom Gerber continually remains attuned to life’s opportunities. Already able to transition easily from conducting high school choirs to professional choruses, he’s now the new assistant director of choral activities for the Division of Student Affairs’ Department of Music Activities. In that role, Gerber will be taking over the conducting baton for Texas A&M University’s Century Singers and Women’s Chorus   He’s busy preparing for … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes with Tom Gerber

BEHIND THE SCENES WITH SHANNON WILEY Mom, Grandma, and Bonafide Business Advocate Like many of the 600-plus division employees, Shannon Wiley didn’t know much about student affairs when she joined the Business Office in 2015, but since then she has embraced her job and higher mission to support students as they navigate their Texas A&M college experience.  “I love the sense of accomplishment I feel when I take care of business for the division and the departments we serve with this … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes with Shannon Wiley