The welfare and success of our students is our priority. The CARES Team helps to identify students in — or heading toward — distress. With timely and appropriate support, we can ensure that our students have access to the resources and services they need to thrive.
Please familiarize yourself with the resources available on this site and the process associated with submitting a CARES Team Referral.
The following individuals serve on the CARES Team. The Core CARES Team. (Case managers are marked with an asterisk.)
Dr. Rosemary Coffman (Chair)*
Associate Dean, Testing and Student Life
281.425.6387
Kelli Forde Spiers*
Executive Director, Basic Needs and Title V Grant Project
832.556.5106
Scott Bennett
Associate Vice President / Student Affairs
281.425.6558
Brenda Garcia
Student Resource Coordinator
281.425.6492
Dr. Carl Husband
Registrar
281.425.6396
Felipe Leal
Financial Aid Director
281.425.6362
Jose Martinez*
Dual Credit Advisor*
281.425.6362
Marylou Ortuvia*
Academic Counselor Advising & Counseling
281.425.6524
Linda Torrez-Mann, LPC-S, LCDC
Mental Health Therapist
832.556.4550
K-leigh Villanueva*
Access Center / Disability Services Counselor
832.556.4069