About Us
UTSA Staff Senate works to continually improve university operations and staff wellbeing.
Charged by the UTSA President and the University of Texas System Board of Regents, Staff Senate serves as an advisory body, making recommendations to the president regarding the interests and concerns of staff. Additionally, the Senate coordinates staff appreciation, as well as provides scholarships for eligible staff pursuing degrees at the university.
Senators
Staff Senate is represented by 40 elected Senators. Thirty-three of these positions are divided proportionally amongst UTSA's functional areas (also known as divisions) based on the number of employees from each area. The remaining seven positions are selected from Administrative & Professional (A&P) staff members from any functional area. If a member changes positions to another functional area, they may resign from Senate or complete their term under the functional area they were elected to represent.
Executive Officers
Amy Fritz
Business Affairs
Chair
Term Expires: 08/31/24
Amy.Fritz@utsa.edu
Justin Marmolejo
Research, Economic Development & Knowledge Enterprise
Vice Chair
Term Expires: 8/31/24
Justin.Marmolejo@utsa.edu
Sapna Naik
Academic Affairs
Secretary
Term Expires: 8/31/24
Sapna.Naik@utsa.edu
Harshan Kannan Raj
University Technology Solutions
Parliamentarian
Term Expires: 8/31/24
Harshan.Raj@utsa.edu
Senators
Lisa Alonzo
Academic Affairs
Term Expires: 8/31/24
Lisa.Alonzo@utsa.edu
Anna Boyer-Chadwick
Academic Affairs
Term Expires: 8/31/25
Anna.Boyer-Chadwick@utsa.edu
Estefania Casper
Academic Affairs
Term Expires: 8/31/25
Estefania.Casper@utsa.edu
Katia Diamante
University Relations
Term Expires: 8/31/25
Katia.Diamante@utsa.edu
Victoria Downing
Business Affairs
Term Expires: 8/31/24
Victoria.Downing@utsa.edu
Angel Espinoza
Business Affairs
Term Expires: 8/31/24
Angel.Espinoza@utsa.edu
Josefina Fernandez
Academic Affairs
Term Expires: 8/31/25
Josefina.Fernandez@utsa.edu
Matthew Fey
Business Affairs
Term Expires: 8/31/24
Matthew.Fey@utsa.edu
Julie Fisher
Academic Affairs
Term Expires: 8/31/24
Julie.Fisher@utsa.edu
Gabby Flores
Academic Affairs
Term Expires: 8/31/25
Evette.Flores@utsa.edu
Heather Frazer
Academic Affairs
Term Expires: 8/31/25
Heather.Frazer@utsa.edu
Pebby Gardner
University Technology Solutions
Term Expires: 8/31/25
Pebby.Garner@utsa.edu
Jennilee Garza
Advancement & Alumni Engagement
Term Expires: 8/31/25
Jennilee.Garza@utsa.edu
Lauren Hoffman
Academic Affairs
Term Expires: 8/31/25
Lauren.Hoffmann@utsa.edu
Nnennaya Ikwuagwu
Business Affairs
Term Expires: 8/31/24
Nnennaya.Ikwuagwu@utsa.edu
Lisa Johns
Academic Affairs
Term Expires: 8/31/24
Lisa.Johns@utsa.edu
Olamiposi Kolajo
University Technology Solutions
Term Expires: 8/31/24
Olamiposi.Kolajo@utsa.edu
Angie Lopez
Academic Affairs
Term Expires: 8/31/25
Angie.Lopez@utsa.edu
Xavier Loredo
Academic Affairs
Term Expires: 8/31/24
Xavier.Loredo@utsa.edu
Sharon Martinez
Business Affairs
Term Expires: 8/31/24
Sharon.Martinez@utsa.edu
Andrea McClure
Business Affairs
Term Expires: 8/31/25
Andrea.McClure@utsa.edu
Nikki McGovern
Athletics
Term Expires: 8/31/25
Nikki.McGovern@utsa.edu
Jeffrey Miller
Business Affairs
Term Expires: 8/31/25
Jeffrey.Miller@utsa.edu
Cynthia Orth
University Technology Solutions
Term Expires: 8/31/24
Cynthia.Orth@utsa.edu
Jacqueline Ortiz
Research
Term Expires: 8/31/25
Jacqueline.Ortiz@utsa.edu
Beverly Ostmo
Academic Affairs
Term Expires: 8/31/25
Beverly.Ostmo@utsa.edu
Gabriela Rodriguez
Academic Affairs
Term Expires: 8/31/25
Gabriela.Rodriguez@utsa.edu
James Rodriguez
Business Affairs
Term Expires: 8/31/25
James.Rodriguez@utsa.edu
Veronica Salazar
Academic Affairs
Term Expires: 8/31/24
Veronica.Salazar@utsa.edu
Lauren Smith
Academic Affairs
Term Expires: 8/31/25
Lauren.Smith@utsa.edu
Jeannete Stokes
Academic Affairs
Term Expires: 8/31/24
Jenny.Stokes@utsa.edu
Michele Tencza
Academic Affairs
Term Expires: 8/31/25
Michele.Tencza@utsa.edu
Angela Trejo
Research
Term Expires: 8/31/25
Angela.Trejo@utsa.edu
Eric Uriegas
Academic Affairs
Term Expires: 8/31/25
Eric.Uriegas@utsa.edu
Jessica Vela
Academic Affairs
Term Expires: 8/31/24
Jessica.Vela@utsa.edu
Drew Vincent
University Relations
Term Expires: 8/31/24
Drew.Vincent@utsa.edu
Non-Voting Positions
In addition to the 40 voting members, there are several non-voting positions representing the UTSA Faculty Senate and the UT System Employee Advisory Council.
Damaris Ibarra
Academic Affairs
Ex Officio Chair
Damaris.Ibarra@utsa.edu
Matthew Keneson
UT System Employee Advisory Council Representative (Primary)
Term Expires: 8/31/24
Matt.Keneson@utsa.edu
Dr. Kimberly Kline
Academic Affairs
Kim.Kline@utsa.edu
Staff Senate Advisor
Veronica Salazar
Executive Vice President for Business Affairs
and Chief Enterprise Development Officer
Mary Hernandez
Senior Associate Vice President for Administration and Operations
To view the representatives from prior years, please visit the membership archives page.