Leadership and Staff

We are a team of experienced and accomplished professionals with expertise in fields across the international education spectrum, providing institutional leadership for international strategy and global engagement that advance the profile, reputation, and mission of The University of Texas at Austin.

Learn more about our staff in the staff directory or download the organizational chart.

Leadership Team

Teri Albrecht, Ph.D.

Assistant Vice Provost for Operations

Richard Amato

Director, Global Programs and Innovation

Valerie Cárdenas Dugal

Director, Mexico Global Gateway

Margaret Y. Luévano

Director, International Student and Scholar Services

Fiona Mazurenko

Director, Global Initiatives and Alumni Relations

Darcy McGillicuddy

Director, Marketing and Communications

Randy Penson

Director, Global Risk and Safety

Michael Smith, Ph.D.

Director, English Language Center

Thomas Ward

Director, Education Abroad

Jay Whitman

Chief Financial and Administrative Officer