Haley Wallace, M.A. is a creative strategist and brand designer who specializes in wellness promotion. With a BA in Advertising & Brand Strategy and an MA in Mass Communication from Texas Tech University, Haley combines creative direction, design, and brand…
Shane Traughber is a full-stack marketer with over a decade of experience in the healthcare, sports, and wellness spaces. A graduate of Texas State University, he has a creative background that bridges the gap between technical execution and brand strategy.…
Desiree Flores is a Freshman currently pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Finance while on the pre-law track at the University of Texas at Austin. Desiree is the proud daughter of a U.S. Marine Veteran, which…
Elisa V. Borah, MSW, PhD is a research professor at The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work. Elisa conducts research around the development, testing and effective implementation of mental health treatments and social supports for adults and…
Hannah O’Brien is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work Masters program. A native of Austin, Texas, she knew she needed to spread her wings in college, traveling all the way to the east…
Dr. Chris Paine, LTC, USA (Ret.), PMP is a clinical supervisor at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, where he oversees clinical trials focused on precision medicine for military populations. In this role, he has enhanced suicide intervention…
Anna Mastryukova is currently pursuing a Master’s of Science in Social Work from The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work. She is interning at the Travis County Health and Human Service department providing social work services out of…
In MemoriamMajor Jose “Joey” Velasquez Jr. passed away in early 2025. We remember him as a devoted father, husband, soldier, and scholar whose work continues to make a lasting impact. Read the tribute from UT Social Work. Joey was a…
Sara received her bachelors degree in Classical Civilization from the University of North Carolina and has worked as a paralegal as well as in television. For the last 12 years, Sara has been collecting data for and managing research projects,…
Alexandra Ferguson received her Bachelor’s in English from Dickinson College. She has been a proud Army spouse for over 22 years. Through 16 moves around the world, she has remained actively involved in community and educational support roles, working closely…
Rachel Hernandez received her Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of Nevada, Reno. During her time in Reno, she helped run a food pantry dedicated to supporting unhoused veterans, which sparked her passion for advocacy within this community. Following this,…
Jamela Davis graduated from Grambling State University with her undergraduate degree in psychology. She earned her Masters degree in Early Childhood Education from Northcentral University and is currently working towards her Masters in Business. Jamela has taken her love for…