
About People Excellence
People Excellence is comprised of dedicated team members who are committed to partnering with our campus stakeholders to deliver quality customer service that supports and optimizes the goals of the university.
Our teams are focused on providing employees with an engaging work environment with opportunities for development and personal growth. Explore each of our teams below and learn more about how we support UTSA.
Meet our Team

VP Office for People Excellence
Katy Madden
Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for People Excellence
Email: Katy.Madden@utsa.edu
Traci Guinn
Assistant VP, ADA
Email: Traci.Guinn@utsa.edu
Teresa Rodriguez
Business Analyst
Email: Teresa.Rodriguez@utsa.edu
Madison Webb
HR Coordinator
Email: Madison.Webb@utsa.edu
HR Business Partners
The HR Business Partners (HRBP) team provides support and resources to employees and leaders across the university, serving as consultants and advisors on human resource-related matters. HRBPs work to ensure fair, ethical and equitable people practices and processes, and they collaborate with stakeholders to proactively identify human resources needs and strategies that align to and support the overall strategic objectives of the department or division. HRBPs are strategic partners and resources for change management, leadership development, workforce strategy, strategic staffing, organizational design, employee engagement and employee relations.
Marie Kuehler
Executive Director, HR Business Partners
Phone: (210) 458-4662
Email: Marie.Kuehler@utsa.edu
Nick Whelchel
Senior Manager, HR Business Partners
Email: Nick.Whelchel@utsa.edu
Vacant
Senior HR Business Partner
Email:
Jennifer Schultz
Senior HR Business Partner, Faculty
Email: Jennifer.Schultz@utsa.edu
Damion Brown
HR Business Partner
Email: Damion.Brown@utsa.edu
Gerald McCloud
HR Business Partner
Email: Gerald.McCloud@utsa.edu
Sharon Martinez
HR Business Partner
Email: Sharon.Martinez@utsa.edu
Brittainy Jones
HR Generalist
Email: Brittainy.Jones@utsa.edu
Ashley Declet
HR Generalist
Email: Ashley.Declet@utsa.edu
Nadia Lopez
Workplace Experience Program Manager
Email: Nadia.Lopez@utsa.edu
Christina Mata
Policy Analyst
Email: Christina.Mata@utsa.edu
Talent Acquisition
Talent Acquisition provides recruitment services, assisting hiring managers with filling full-time, part-time, temporary and permanent positions for faculty, staff and executive levels. Services include developing a recruiting strategy to ensure the successful selection and placement of qualified candidates. The team assists with posting positions, candidate selection, managing offers and pre-employment activities.
Tessa Logan
Director, Talent Acquisition
Email: Tessa.Logan@utsa.edu
Jennifer Evetts
Talent Acquisition Partner
Phone: (210) 458-7962
Email: Jennifer.Evetts@utsa.edu
Ron Fosmire
Talent Acquisition Partner
Phone: (210) 458-4256
Email: Ronald.Fosmire@utsa.edu
Cheryl Huguley
Talent Acquisition Partner
Phone: (210) 458-8221
Email: Cheryl.Huguley@utsa.edu
Alice Neaves-Martinez
Talent Acquisition Partner
Phone: (210) 458-8222
Email: Alice.Neaves-Martinez@utsa.edu
Tatiana Layman
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Email: Tatiana.Layman@utsa.edu
Raquel Gutierrez
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Email: Raquel.Monsivais@utsa.edu
Employee Success Center
Through campus and community partnerships, the Employee Success Center is dedicated to supporting YOU, our employees, through a variety of ways providing virtual and in-person access to resources for wellness, professional development, change management, employee perks and more.
Shelly Crofford
Director, Employee Success Center
Email: Shelly.Crofford@utsa.edu
Douglas Eldridge
Organizational Development Specialist
Email: Douglas.Eldridge2@utsa.edu
Graylyne Griffin
Organizational Development Specialist
Email: Graylyne.Griffin@utsa.edu
Stephanie Zamarripa
Instructional Designer
Email: Stephanie.Zamarripa2@utsa.edu
Wes Reel
Change Management Advisor
Email: Wes.Reel@utsa.edu
Bryanda Dominguez
Wellness Program Manager
Email: Bryanda.Dominguez@utsa.edu
Jolyn Dominguez
Occupational Health Coordinator
Email: Jolyn.Dominguez@utsa.edu
Total Rewards
Total Rewards provides assistance with and education about the total rewards packages offered to our new, current and retired employees. The team oversees compensation, benefits and much more. Our goal is to attract and retain a highly qualified workforce by providing a total rewards package that offers confidence and stability to every employee as they reach each milestone throughout and after their career.
Benefits
The Benefits team collaborates with the UT System Office of Employee Benefits (OEB) to offer a competitive and excellent benefits package to eligible employees, retirees and dependents. We also provide customer service support for insurance, retirement, workers’ compensation insurance (WCI) and leave programs, ensuring compliance with Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Georgina A. Anguiano Elliott
Senior Benefits Manager & Employee ADA Coordinator
Phone: (210) 458-4253
Email: Georgina.Elliott@utsa.edu
Melanie Pardaen
Benefits Lead
Phone: (210) 458-4250
Email: Melanie.Pardaen@utsa.edu
Deepshikha (Deeps) Vyas
Benefits Specialist
Phone: (210) 458-4250
Email: Deeps.Vyas@utsa.edu
Vacant
Benefits Specialist
Jermaine Martinez
Benefits Specialist
Phone: (210) 458-4250
Email: Jermaine.Martinez@utsa.edu
Jessica Solis
Benefits Specialist
Phone: (210) 458-4250
Email: Jessica.Solis@utsa.edu
Randy Spencer
Risk & Claims Analyst
WCI Inquires Phone: (210) 458-8178
Email: Randy.Spencer@utsa.edu
Compensation
The Compensation team is committed to attracting and retaining a qualified, motivated workforce that meets the standards of service and excellence required by the university.
Vacant
Senior Manager, Compensation
James Sheppard
Compensation Analyst II
Email: James.Sheppard@utsa.edu
Patty Martinez
Compensation Analyst II
Email: Patty.Martinez@utsa.edu
Kristen Meyer
Compensation Specialist
Kristen.Meyer@utsa.edu
Employee Services
Employee Services assists with the employee self-service portal and updating, verifying and reviewing employment records, including employment verification, employee file review, records retention and more.
Andrea McClure
Employee Services Supervisor
Phone: (210) 458-4250
Email: Andrea.McClure@utsa.edu
Mike Martin
Employee Services Associate II
Phone: (210) 458-4250
Email: Michael.Martin@utsa.edu
Enrique Casasnovas
Employee Services Associate
Phone: (210) 458-4250
Email: Enrique.Casasnovas@utsa.edu
Erika Flores
Employee Services Associate
Phone: (210) 458-4250
Email: Erika.Flores3@utsa.edu
Vacant
Employee Services Associate
Phone:
Email:
Angela Gonzales
Employee Services Associate
Phone: (210) 458-4250
Email: Angela.Gonzales@utsa.edu