Project Team

Project Europa is a truly university-wide initiative engaging faculty and staff members from across the university in the implementation of Salesforce Education Cloud and Marketing Cloud.

The project is led by a Core Team comprised of:

  • Dr. Serenity King, Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support (Co-Lead)
  • Dr. Dawn Owens, Jindal School of Management (Co-Lead)
  • Dr. Wray Weldon, Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support (Co-Lead)
  • Dr. Raul Hinojosa Jr., Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support (Change Manager)
  • KatyBelle Edwards, Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support (Project Manager)

The Executive Steering Committee and Project Teams include a broad array of department leaders and subject matter experts to support the successful implementation and adoption of this new technology solution.

CRM Executive Steering Committee

The Executive Steering Committee serves as the primary advisory group for the CRM Implementation project, providing strategic direction and high-level decision-making support.

Member Title Unit
Dr. Serenity Rose King Co-Lead, Associate Vice President for Institutional Success and Decision Support Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support (OISDS)
Dr. Dawn Owens Co-Lead, Faculty Advisor and JSOM Clinical Associate Professor, Academic Senate Member Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM)
Dr. Wray Weldon Co-Lead, Assistant Vice President, Institutional Success Tech and DMO Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support (OISDS)
Dr. Raul Hinojosa Jr. CRM Change Manager, Senior Director for Policy and Process Improvement Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support (OISDS)
KatyBelle Edwards CRM Implementation Project Manager Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support (OISDS)
Dr. Courtney Brecheen Senior Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE)
Dr. Poras Balsara Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) )
Eric Van Leeuwen Assistant Dean of Graduate Education Office of Graduate Education
Ingrid London Assistant Provost for Admission and Enrollment Office of Admission and Enrollment
Jennifer McDowell University Registrar Office of the Registrar
Ryan Meyers Senior Director, Academic and Administrative Systems Development Office of Information Technology (OIT)
Shivani Narain Executive IT Leader and Sr. Director, Identity Governance and Digital Transformation Support Services Office of Information Technology (OIT)
Dr. Amanda Smith Associate VP for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Division of Student Affairs
Dr. Chad Thomas Senior Associate VP of Student Affairs Division of Student Affairs
Ryan White Assistant Vice President for Residential Life Division of Student Affairs
Juncheng (Jessie) Wu Director of Data Warehouse Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support
CRM Technical Steering Committee

The Technical Steering Committee oversees the technical processes of the CRM implementation, supporting complex challenges, integration, and data migration.

Member Title Unit
Dr. Wray Weldon Assistant Vice President, Institutional Success Tech and DMO Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support (OISDS)
Scott Simpson UTD EIR Accessibility Coordinator Office of Information Technology
Shivani Narain Executive IT Leader and Sr. Director, Identity Governance and Digital Transformation Support Services Office of Information Technology
Ryan Meyers Senior Director, Academic & Administrative Systems Development Office of Information Technology
Dr. Gregory Newman Assistant Dean of IT Operations Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS)
JJ Visconti Manager of Information Technology Office of Enrollment Operations
Dr. Mohammad (Mo) Naseri Associate Professor of Instruction, Operations Management, Director of Digital Services and Analytics Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM)
Kelley Atwood Director, Data Services Development and Alumni Relations
Dr. Darren Crone Assistant Provost, Distance Learning Coordinator Educational Technology Services
Franklin Foxworthy Director of Financial Aid - Technology Office of Financial Aid
Dee Lambert Director of Administration and Operations Office of Facilities & Economic Development
Josh Hammers Director of Assessment Director of Assessment
Nate Howe Chief Information Security Officer Office of Information Technology
R. Gabe Cavazos Assistant Vice President for Research Data and Information Systems Office of Research and Innovation
CRM Implementation Communications Steering Committee

The Communications Steering Committee advises on communications processes and technologies that will be integrated into the CRM.

Member Title Unit
Ingrid London Assistant Provost for Admission and Enrollment Office of Admission and Enrollment
Dr. Courtney Brecheen Senior Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education Office of Undergraduate Education
Eric Van Leeuwen Assistant Dean of Graduate Education Office of Graduate Education
Kent Best Associate Vice President for Marketing Office of Communications
Joe Wilson Director of Web Service Office of Communications
Ryan White Assistant Vice President for Residential Life University Housing
Shanon Patrick Associate Vice President Development and Alumni Relations
Dr. Laura Imaoka Associate Professor of Instruction Bass School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology
Chris McAlpine Director of Student Support and Outreach Office of Undergraduate Education
Jenni Huffenberger Senior Director of Marketing Division of Student Affairs
Irene Marroquin Director Bass School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology
CRM Implementation Prospective Students - Undergraduate Project Team

The Prospective Students - Undergraduate Project Team advises on various undergraduate prospective student processes and technologies to enhance the undergraduate student experience.

Member Title Unit
Ingrid London Assistant Provost for Admission and Enrollment Office of Admission and Enrollment
Carla Arellano Director of Recruitment Office of Admission and Enrollment
Aaron Beaudrie Director of Recruitment Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM)
Lupita Camarillo Director of Undergraduate Advising School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Corina Cantua Director of Advising Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM)
Morgan Eddy Manager of Information Technology Office of Admission and Enrollment
Franklin Foxworthy Director of Financial Aid – Technology Financial Aid Office
Wendi Kavanaugh Associate Director, National Merit Scholars Program Hobson Wildenthal Honors College
Robert (Erin) Leeper Senior Web Developer Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support
Jennifer McDowell University Registrar Office of the Registrar
Muhammad McIntee-Masud Manager of Information Technology Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support
Jamie Polizzi Manager of Information Technology Office of Admission and Enrollment
David Rude Senior Director - Enrollment Technology Office of Admission and Enrollment
Andrea Tapia Enterprise Systems Developer II Office of Admission and Enrollment
JJ Visconti Manager of Information Technology Office of Enrollment Operations
CRM Implementation Prospective Students - Graduate Project Team

The Prospective Students - Graduate Project Team advises on various graduate prospective student processes and technologies to enhance the graduate student experience.

Member Title Unit
Eric Van Leeuwen Assistant Dean of Graduate Education Office of Graduate Education
Ingrid London Assistant Provost for Admission and Enrollment Office of Admission and Enrollment
Shaunte Alvarez-Minor Director Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS)
Carla Arellano Director of Recruitment Office of Admission and Enrollment
Dr. Poras Balsara Vice Deam & Professor Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS)
Aaron Beaudrie Director of Recruitment Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM)
Leonidas Bleris Professor Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS)
Rhonda Bush Assistant Dean, Executive Education Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM)
Angie Bustamante Academic Support Coordinator School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Lupita Camarillo Director of Undergraduate Advising School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Corina Cantua Director of Advising Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM)
Benjamin Carrion Schaefer Assistant Dean & Associate Professor Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS)
Jorge Cobb Associate Professor Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS)
Melanie Davis Sr. Academic Support Coordinator School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Judy Du Sr. Graduate Program Admin School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS)
Morgan Eddy Manager of Information Technology Office of Admission and Enrollment
Kelly Erb Academic Support Coordinator Bass School of Arts Humanities & Technology
Franklin Foxworthy Director of Financial Aid - Technology Financial Aid Office
Lev Gelb Associate Professor Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS)
Debra Goss Graduate Program Administrator School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Pia Jakobsson Assistant Dean Bass School of Arts Humanities & Technology
Wendi Kavanaugh Associate Director, National Merit Scholars Program Hobson Wildenthal Honors College
Kamran Kiasaleh Professor Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS)
Dr. Dohyeong Kim Associate Dean of Graduate Education School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS)
Sarah Ku Director, Immigration International Students and Scholars Office
Robert (Erin) Leeper Senior Web Developer Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support
Chona Lucas Sr. Academic Support Coordinator School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Jennifer McDowell University Registrar Office of the Registrar
Muhammad McIntee-Masud Manager of Information Technology Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support
Whitney Mira Academic Support Coordinator School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Eric Moden Degree Plan Evaluator III Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS)
Dr. Kaaz (Syed) Naqvi Associate Professor of Instruction, Graduate Academic Advisor Interdisciplinary Studies
Dr. Dawn Owens Faculty Advisor and JSOM Clinical Associate Professor, Academic Senate Member Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM)
Jamie Polizzi Manager of Information Technology Office of Admission and Enrollment
Dong Qian Professor Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS)
Brenda Rains Sr. Academic Support Coordinator Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS)
Jamie Rhoads-Coley Program Coordinator Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS)
Andrew Rhodes Degree Plan Evaluator III Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS)
David Rude Senior Director - Enrollment Technology Office of Admission and Enrollment
Katherine Schweers Sr. Academic Support Coordinator Bass School of Arts Humanities & Technology
Lisa Shatz Assistant Dean MBA Projgrams Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM)
Dr. Gaurav Shekhar Assistant Professor of Instruction Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM)
Andrea Tapia Enterprise Systems Developer II Office of Admission and Enrollment
Danielle Timmons Academic Support Coordinator School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences
JJ Visconti Manager of Information Technology Office of Enrollment Operations
CRM Student Success Project Team

The Student Success Project Team advises on integrating student success processes and technologies into the CRM.

Member Title Unit
Dr. Courtney Brecheen Senior Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education Office of Undergraduate Education
Dr. John Jackson Associate Dean of Undergraduate Advising Office of Undergraduate Education
Dr. JD Thomas Assistant Dean Office of Undergraduate Education
Dean Ellen Safley Dean, Eugene McDermott Library University Library
Eric Van Leeuwen Assistant Dean of Graduate Education Office of Graduate Education
Dr. Ruth Schemmer Director for Graduate Student Success Office of Graduate Education
Dr. Stephen Crynes Assistant Dean for Student Success Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS)
Dr. Mohammad (Mo) Naseri Associate Professor of Instruction, Operations Management, Director of Digital Services and Analytics Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM)
Cheryl Friesenhahn Senior Director of Financial Services Office of Budget and Finance
Sandy Beisel Director of Academic Records Office of the Registrar
Rob Clarke Senior Director of Financial Aid Office of Financial Aid
Sarah Ku Director International Students and Scholars Office
Bethany AuHoy Director Career Center
Dr. Dan Long Associate Dean of Students for Student Success and Transition Initiatives Dean of Students Office
Dr. Amanda Smith Associate VP for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Dean of Students Office
Dr. Holly Kosiewicz Researcher and Assistant Professor of Instruction School of Economic, Political & Policy Sciences
Robert (Erin) Leeper Senior Web Developer Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support
Muhammad McIntee-Masud Manager of Information Technology Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support
CRM Implementation Alumni & Development Project Team

The Alumni & Development Project Team advises on processes to enhance the UT Dallas alumni and community experience.

Member Title Unit
Kyle Edgington Vice President Development and Alumni Relations
Shanon Patrick Associate Vice President Development and Alumni Relations
Jill Arredondo Assistant Vice President, Alumni and Annual Giving Programming Development and Alumni Relations
Kelley Atwood Director, Data Services Development and Alumni Relations
Paula Austell Director, Endowment Services Development and Alumni Relations
Heather Zimmerman Director of Administrative Operations Callier Center for Communication
Disorders
Camilla Cristiani Associate Director Center for Vital Longevity
Rachel Berglund Associate Director Center for Children and Families 
Dr. Lisa Jimenez Associate Dean, Administration School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences

Contact

If you have any questions or comments regarding the CRM project, please submit a Project Europa Information Request Form or email us.