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, Migland HS, Midland Legacy 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, 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, 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. |