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:
- Promote the vision of SHSU as an "engaged" campus
- Cultivate and maintain strong, mutually beneficial partnerships with community organizations
- Identify resources for the support of the Center's community outreach initiatives
Nelson Amaya

President
Walker County Unidos
Shannon Hollis

Director of Communications
Huntsville ISD
Russell Humphrey

Mayor
City of Huntsville
Liesa Hackett

Community Volunteer/Veteran Advocate
Dee Howard

Former City Councilwoman
City of Huntsville
Todd Armstrong

Vice President
Community Service Credit Union
Andy Brauninger

Former Mayor
City of Huntsville
Colt Christian

Judge
Walker County
Darryle Slaven

Police Chief
City of Huntsville
Brenda Poe

Editor
The Huntsville Item
Rachelle White

Chief of Staff
TX Department of Criminal Justice
Dr. Caroline Crimm

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

President
Huntsville's League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
Ray Hernandez

CEO/President
Chamber of Commerce
Rosa Martinez-Readore

SHSU Professor and Retired Principal
Gibbs Pre-Kindergarten Center
Rebecca McDonald

Vice President
Woodforest National Bank
BJ McMichael

Pastor of Small Groups
University Heights Baptist Church
Clint McRae

Darol Hail

New Waverly ISD Superintendent
New Waverly ISD
Danny Pierce

Former Judge
Walker County
About Danny Pierce
Mary Robbins

Past Vice Provost
Sam Houston State University
Scott Sheppard

HISD Superintendent
Huntsville ISD
Dave Smith

Executive Director
Good Shepherd Mission
Michelle Spencer

Executive Director
Boys and Girls Club
About Michelle Spencer
Mac Woodward

Past Mayor, Former Museum Director
City of Huntsville, Sam Houston Museum