Committee
The UTRGV AI, Data, and Privacy Governance Committee is a standing body reporting to the university's senior leadership. The committee comprises representatives from academic, administrative, IT, legal, and compliance units, ensuring broad expertise and institutional representation.
Membership
Kevin Crouse
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Data Protection Officer (DPO), Artificial Intelligence Risk Officer (AIRO)
Frank Zecca
Chief Information Officer
Bertram Oparaku
Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) / Deputy Compliance Officer
Laura Barbour
Chief Legal Officer
Thomas Spencer
Senior Associate Vice President for Research Operations
Glorimar Colon
Assistant Vice President for Research Integrity
Jonikka Charlton
Senior Vice Provost SS/AA Dean Univ Coll
Griselda Castilla
Vice President for Strategic Enrollment
Sofia Almeda
Registrar
Brandon Cantazaro
Chief Medical Officer
Samantha Allen
Vice President for Human Resourcse
Alex Valdez
Chief Procurement Officer
Isabel Saldana
Administrative Manager for Finance & Business Affairs
Committee Staff
Dayon Harris
Information Security Manager
Terri Mejia
Administrative Manager
Paula Rios
Senior Office Assistant
Jose Hinojosa
Associate Chief Information Officer, Data Management Officer (DMO)
Committee Consultant
Eloy Alaniz
Chief Audit Officer