Advisory Board

Mission

The mission of the Advisory Board is to build a strong foundation of mutual support and communication between the university and the local community.

The Advisory Board will assist the Center for Community Engagement with the following goals:

  1. Promote the vision of SHSU as an "engaged" campus
  2. Cultivate and maintain strong, mutually beneficial partnerships with community organizations
  3. Identify resources for the support of the Center's community outreach initiatives

Nelson Amaya
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President
Walker County Unidos

Shannon Hollis
Shannon Hollis

Director of Communications
Huntsville ISD

Russell Humphrey
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Mayor
City of Huntsville

Liesa Hackett
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Community Volunteer/Veteran Advocate

Dee Howard
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Former City Councilwoman
City of Huntsville

Todd Armstrong
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Vice President
Community Service Credit Union

Andy Brauninger
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Former Mayor
City of Huntsville

Colt Christian
Colt

Judge
Walker County

Darryle Slaven
Darryle

Police Chief
City of Huntsville

Brenda Poe
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Editor
The Huntsville Item

Jason Clark
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Director of Public Information
TX Department of Criminal Justice
About Jason Clark

Dr. Caroline Crimm
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Professor Emeritus
Sam Houston State University
About Dr. Caroline Crimm

Ray Hernandez
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CEO/President
Chamber of Commerce

Rosa Martinez-Readore
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SHSU Professor and Retired Principal
Gibbs Pre-Kindergarten Center

Rebecca McDonald
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Vice President
Woodforest National Bank

BJ McMichael
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Pastor of Small Groups
University Heights Baptist Church

Clint McRae
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Sheriff
Walker County
About Clint McRae

Darol Hail
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New Waverly ISD Superintendent
New Waverly ISD

Danny Pierce
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Former Judge
Walker County
About Danny Pierce

Mary Robbins
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Past Vice Provost
Sam Houston State University

Scott Sheppard
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HISD Superintendent
Huntsville ISD

Dave Smith
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Executive Director
Good Shepherd Mission

Michelle Spencer
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Executive Director
Boys and Girls Club
About Michelle Spencer

Mac Woodward
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Past Mayor, Former Museum Director
City of HuntsvilleSam Houston Museum