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Email: President@utrgv.edu
Brownsville: (956) 882-8201
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Patrick Gonzales
Vice President for University Marketing and Communications
Phone: (956) 665-3110
Email: Patrick.Gonzales@utrgv.edu

Leadership

Meet the esteemed leadership team guiding the vision and operations of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). Led by President Dr. Guy Bailey, the executive team, deans, and vice presidents are committed to advancing education, research, and community engagement in the Rio Grande Valley. Get to know the individuals shaping UTRGV's future.


Dr. Guy Bailey
Dr. Guy Bailey
President
President@utrgv.edu
Dr. Maggie Hinojosa
Dr. Maggie Hinojosa
Executive Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Student Affairs and Deputy to the President
Maggie.Hinojosa@utrgv.edu 
Michael Mueller
Michael Mueller
Executive Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs, Chief Financial Officer
Michael.Mueller@utrgv.edu 
 
 
Dr. Kelly Scrivner
Dr. Kelly Nassour
Executive Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Kelly.Nassour@utrgv.edu 
 
Veronica Gonzales
Veronica Gonzales
Senior Vice President for Governmental & Community Relations
Veronica.Gonzales@utrgv.edu
Dr. Michael Hocker
Dr. Michael B. Hocker
Dean, School of Medicine and Senior Vice President for UT Health Rio Grande Valley
Michael.Hocker@utrgv.edu
Dr.Can(John)Saygin
Dr. Can (John) Saygin
Senior Vice President for Research and Dean, Graduate College
Can.Saygin@utrgv.edu 
Dr. Luis Zayas
Dr. Luis H. Zayas
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Luis.Zayas@utrgv.edu 
 
 
Samantha Allen
Samantha Allen
Vice President of Human Resources and Regulatory Affairs
Samantha.Allen@utrgv.edu 
Chasse Conque
Chasse Conque
Vice President and Director of Athletics
Chasse.Conque@utrgv.edu 
 
 
Patrick Gonzales
Patrick Gonzales
Vice President for University Marketing and Communications
Patrick.Gonzales@utrgv.edu 
Javier La Fontaine
Dr. Javier La Fontaine
Dean, School of Podiatric Medicine
Javier.LaFontaine@utrgv.edu 
Dr. William Miller
Dr. William Miller
Dean, School of Optometry
William.Miller@utrgv.edu 
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