Meet Your Counselor
Freshman Counselors:
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About SusieHometown: Seminole, TX Alma Mater: The University of Texas Permian Basin College Major: Bachelor’s in Athletic Training; Master’s in Sports Administration How long have you worked at UTPB: 4 years (3 years prior as a student worker) Favorite thing about UTPB: The small campus and friendly faces! A fun fact about yourself: I once got in trouble for having a near-life size Fathead of Dirk Nowitzki in my office. It’s still up. |
| Permian Basin Territories - Garden City HS, Reagan County HS, Ozona HS, Sonora HS, Rankin HS, McCamey HS, Richard Millburn Academy - Odessa & Midland, Odessa Montessori | |
| Texas Territories - Central Texas, Houston, Waco, Killeen, Temple, Austin, College Station | |
| State Territories - Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia | |
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About ElidaHometown: Liberal, KansasAlma Mater: Kansas State University College Major: Social Science and American Ethnic Studies How long have you worked at UTPB: 2 years Favorite thing about UTPB: The affordability plus high-quality education students receive. A fun fact about yourself: I can recite the entire script of the Wizard of Oz by memory. #TheresNoPlaceLikeHome |
| Permian Basin Territories - Kermit HS, Monahans HS, Wink HS, Pecos HS, Grandfalls-Royalty HS, Presidio HS, Odessa HS, Midland Classical, Holy Cross Catholic HS | |
| Texas Territories - San Antonio, South Texas, Corpus Christi, Laredo, Brownsville | |
| State Territories - Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida | |
 Maritza BaezaFreshman Admissions Counselor
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About MaritzaHometown: Andrews, TX Alma Mater: UT Permian Basin! College Major: Bachelor's in Social Work and Master's in Business Administration How long have you worked at UTPB: 1.5 years Favorite thing about UTPB: The tight-knit community and friendly environment. A fun fact about yourself: I can quote Spongebob on the daily basis. |
| Permian Basin Territories - Denver City HS, Seminole HS, Andrews HS, Seagraves HS, Grady, Lamesa HS, Early College HS at Midland College, Midland Trinity, Midland Christian, Midland Legacy HS, Coleman HS, Midland Texas Leadership Charter Academy | |
| Texas Territories - Panhandle, Amarillo, Lubbock, Abilene, San Angelo | |
| State Territories - Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming | |
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About MadelineHometown: Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas |
| Permian Basin Territories - Crane HS, Buena Vista HS, Iraan-Sheffield ISD, Fort Stockton HS, Permian HS, Odessa Collegiate Academy, UT Permian Basin STEM Academy, Greenwood HS, Premier HS - Midland | |
| Texas Territories - El Paso, Big Bend, Van Horn, Alpine, Sanderson | |
| State Territories - Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Washington | |
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About DavidHometown: Zapata, TX |
| Permian Basin Territories - Borden County HS, Snyder HS, Big Spring HS, Westbrook HS, Colorado HS, Coahoma HS, Midland HS, Sweetwater HS, Roscoe Collegiate HS, Sterling HS, OCTECHS, New Tech HS, Compass Academy | |
| Texas Territories - Dallas, Forth Worth, Wichita Falls, Longview | |
| State Territories - Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota | |
David De La GarzaTransfer Counselors:
 Alejandro Castro OC2UTPB Transfer Specialist |
About AlexHometown: Del Rio, Texas Alma Mater: Angelo State University, Ram Em’! College Major: Homeland Security & Political Science; Masters in Higher Education and Leadership How long have you worked at UTPB: 7 months Favorite thing about UTPB: The close relationships a student is able to establish with faculty and staff. A fun fact about yourself: I can juggle a piece of gum with my feet. |
 Emily Thoms Admissions Transfer Counselor |
About EmilyHometown: Tucson, Arizona Alma Mater: Texas A&M University College Major: Journalism How long have you worked at UTPB: 8 months Favorite thing about UTPB: The desire that faculty and staff have for each student to succeed. A fun fact about yourself: I work with Permian Basin Animal Advocates (non-profit organization) to help educate surrounding communities regarding spay/neuter and also rescue/foster abandoned or unwanted animals. |