President's Student Advisory Council

The President's Student Advisory Council is a group of undergraduate thought leaders who provide diverse insights into the student experience at UTSA. Through regular dialogues with the President, the Council offers feedback on student priorities and acts as a sounding board for new ideas and university strategic initiatives.

Arianna Lozano
Cyber Security
Term: Spring 2023 - Fall 2024
Hometown: El Paso, Texas

Aydan Villarreal
Political Science
Term: Fall 2024 - Spring 2026
Hometown: McAllen, Texas

Ibiso David-West
Public Health
Term: Spring 2023 - Fall 2024
Hometown: Katy, Texas

Jonah Espinoza
Economics, Politics and Law 
Term: Fall 2024 - Spring 2026
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas

Journie Graham
Biomedical Engineering Finance
Term: Fall 2024 - Spring 2026
Hometown: Jarrell, Texas

Kylie Forney
Kinesiology
Term: Fall 2024 - Spring 2026
Hometown: Adover, Kansas

Layla Villarreal
Political Science, Public Administration & Policy
Term: Spring 2024 - Fall 2025
Hometown: Corpus Christi, Texas

Lyriq Castillo
Global Affairs
Term: Fall 2024 - Spring 2026
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas

Meredith Slimp
Chemistry
Term: Fall 2024 - Spring 2026
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas

Hometown: San Antonio, Texas

Hometown: San Antonio, Texas

Hometown: Santa Ana, California

Sydney Jackson
Cyber Security
Term: Spring 2024 - Fall 2025
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas

Past Members 

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Structure

The council meets 3 - 4 times a semester with President Eighmy to discuss topics pertinent to the UTSA student experience. Council members may occasionally be requested to attend special meetings or events to gather input or share their perspective.

Membership

The Council is comprised of 25 undergraduate students representing various academic programs, co-curricular experiences and demographic backgrounds. 

Members serve a one or two-year term. 

Contact

Georgina Martinez
Deputy Chief of Staff 
Office of the President

Phone: 210-458-4265
Email: georgina.martinez@utsa.edu

Nomination Process

All sophomores or juniors in good academic standing are eligible for nomination to the Council. All student nominations must be forwarded to the president by a college dean or other designated members of the administration. 

Nominated students will then be asked to complete an online application form, requiring a resume and statement of interest. All applicants will be reviewed by the Office of the President, and finalist interviews will take place to determine final appointments.

All interested students can be nominated by the dean of their academic college or by one of the other campus administrators listed below.