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Roger Miller | Gail Lawrence Executive Vice Chancellor & Chief of Staff to the Chancellor (325) 235-7333 gail.lawrence@tstc.edu | Marlene McMichael Associate Vice Chancellor for Government Affairs (512) 818-1473 marlene.mcmichael@tstc.edu |
Roger is responsible for and coordinates all state and federal legislative affairs for TSTC. During each session of the Legislature, he guides the TSTC budget approval process, provides executive leadership with information regarding all laws impacting TSTC and is responsible for all legislative information activities undertaken by TSTC. Additionally, he cultivates and maintains relationships with all federal and state agencies, including the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Texas Workforce Commission. | Gail works closely with the chancellor, providing strategic counsel while identifying and executing priorities to achieve the College’s strategic goals. She also oversees the divisions of Strategic Communication and Communication & Creative Services, in addition to managing the relationship between the College and the TSTC Foundation. |
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Joe W. Arnold Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Executive External Relations Officer (512) 914-3733 joe.arnold@tstc.edu | Nikki Lewis Gonzales | Catherine Barbosa Executive Assistant for Government Affairs (512) 647-8784 catherine.barbosa@tstc.edu |
Joe is TSTC's business and industry liaison, working closely with these stakeholders to ensure effective communication on legislative issues. Joe's efforts focus on establishing strong and collaborative relationships with business and industry associations, as well as with individual stakeholder companies that depend on TSTC for the workforce that fuels their success. |
| Catherine's duties entail the management of administrative duties and maintaining the dignity and proficiency of TSTC's Office of Government Affairs. Catherine ensures the smooth operation of the office with her robust knowledge of management and efficient handling of administrative procedures, standards and methods. Additionally, she is responsible for organizing meetings, schedules and Government Affairs correspondence. |