Meet the UNT 51̽»¨ Coaches

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The UNT 51̽»¨ Coaches are highly trained professionals that support students and alumni at every point in their career journey. The 51̽»¨ Coaches meet with students and alumni one-on-one and in small and large groups to assist them with:

  • Self-discovery and the career decision-making process.
  • Writing an effective resume, CV, and cover letter.
  • Preparing for interviews and networking with employers.
  • Strategies for launching a successful internship or job search.
  • Applying to graduate school and other post-graduation endeavors.

The 51̽»¨ Coaches work with specific populations of students and alumni. They are embedded within the academic college they serve which fosters strong collaboration with the faculty and staff in the college. Use the information and images below to find the 51̽»¨ Coach assigned to your major, location or alumni status and schedule an appointment. (If you don’t know the academic college associated with your major, go to UNT Degree Programs list.)

  • Undergraduate and Graduate Students
    • Denton campus: Click on the College or School below associated with your major to learn more about your 51̽»¨ Coach and schedule an appointment.
    • UNT at Frisco (includes College of Applied and Collaborative Studies students taking classes at Frisco): Click on UNT at Frisco and College of Applied and Collaborative Studies â€“ Frisco below to learn more about your 51̽»¨ Coach and schedule an appointment.
    • College of Applied and Collaborative Studies students taking classes on the Denton campus: Click on College of Applied and Collaborative Studies â€“ Denton below to learn more about your 51̽»¨ Coach and schedule an appointment.
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  • Alumni (All majors except Business, includes UNT at Frisco)
    • Recent Graduates – Graduated 1 year ago or more recently: Continue to work with your major 51̽»¨ Coach, UNT at Frisco, or College of Applied and Collaborative Studies 51̽»¨ Coach. Click on the College or School associated with your major, UNT at Frisco and College of Applied and Collaborative Studies â€“ Frisco, or College of Applied and Collaborative Studies â€“ Denton below to learn more about your 51̽»¨ Coach and schedule an appointment.
    • Experienced Alumni – Graduated more than 1 year agoWork with our Experienced Alumni 51̽»¨ Coaches, Amy Hicks, Associate Director, and Laura Garza, Associate Director. Click on Experienced Alumni below to learn more about your 51̽»¨ Coach and schedule an appointment.
  • Business Alumni
    • All Business Alumni (Recent Graduates and Experienced Alumni): Click on G. Brint Ryan College of Business below to learn more about your 51̽»¨ Coach and schedule an appointment.

Amy Hicks

Associate Director for College of Education, and 51̽»¨ Coach for Experienced Alumni

Marcus King

51̽»¨ Coach for the College of Education

Hannah MacIntyre

51̽»¨ Coach for the College of Education

Laura Garza

Associate Director for STEM, 51̽»¨ Coach for College of Engineering, College of Science

David Bekker

51̽»¨ Coach for the College of Engineering

Chido Kwande

51̽»¨ Coach for the College of Engineering

Brittney Sosa

51̽»¨ Coach for College of Engineering

Janice Lader

51̽»¨ Coach for College of Health and Public Service

Clarence Sutton

51̽»¨ Coach for College of Health and Public Service

Anna Motes

51̽»¨ Coach for College of Information

Shunta Thomas

Associate Director for CLASS, HPS and Mayborn School of Journalism

Kevin Bontempo

51̽»¨ Coach for College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Robyne Ciza

51̽»¨ Coach for College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Stan Hughes

51̽»¨ Coach for College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Kate Thompson

51̽»¨ Coach for College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Evan Tom

51̽»¨ Coach for College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Torie Ward

51̽»¨ Coach for College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Dee Wilson

51̽»¨ Coach for College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism

Dolores August

51̽»¨ Coach for College of Music

Laura Garza

Associate Director for STEM, 51̽»¨ Coach for College of Engineering, College of Science

Saydee Carrasco

51̽»¨ Coach for College of Science

Nancy Sierra

51̽»¨ Coach for College of Science

Kate Summerhill

51̽»¨ Coach for College of Science

Marcy Bishop-Lilley

51̽»¨ Coach for College of Visual Arts and Design

Delaney Smith-Vaughn

51̽»¨ Coach for College of Visual Arts and Design

Dr. Brian Hirsch

Senior Associate Director, 51̽»¨ Coach for Ryan College of Business

Beth Kent

Associate Director, 51̽»¨ Coach for Ryan College of Business

Lola Aje

51̽»¨ Coach for Ryan College of Business

Olegario Madera

51̽»¨ Coach for Ryan College of Business

Sarah Spath

51̽»¨ Coach for Ryan College of Business

Ashley Waggoner

51̽»¨ Coach for Ryan College of Business

Kevin Bontempo

51̽»¨ Coach for College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Mayborn School of Journalism

Emily Harris

51̽»¨ Coach for Mayborn School of Journalism, UCAR 51̽»¨ Readiness and High School 51̽»¨ Connect

Dee Wilson

51̽»¨ Coach for College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism

51̽»¨ Coach for CACS – Denton

Stacey Jones

51̽»¨ and Employer Services Specialist – Frisco

Sonya Pagel

51̽»¨ and Employer Services Specialist – Frisco

Amy Hicks

Associate Director for College of Education, and 51̽»¨ Coach for Experienced Alumni (Graduated more than 1 year ago)

Laura Garza

Associate Director for STEM Colleges, and 51̽»¨ Coach for Experienced Alumni (Graduated more than 1 year ago)