Meet the Team - University of Houston

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Esmeralda Valdez, Ph.D., CASP
Executive Director, University Services

Esmeralda Valdez, Ph.D., CASP, is an experienced professional in higher education with more than 30 years of experience. She currently holds the position of executive director for University Services. In this role, she is responsible for the strategic direction and management of various campus service departments, including printing and mail services, campus card services, business operations, and performance center operations. Valdez is an active member of the National Association of College Auxiliary Services Board of Directors and the National Association of College Auxiliary Services South Board of Directors as the South Region representative. She also chairs the National Association of College Auxiliary Services Communication Services Committee. Valdez has received several awards, including the National Association of College Auxiliary Services 2022 Volunteer of the Year award, the National Association of College Auxiliary Services 2020 David H. Lord Scholarship for Community Services award, and the 2020 National Association of College Auxiliary Services South Regional Mentor award. Valdez is a certified auxiliary services professional (CASP) and holds a Doctor of Philosophy in higher education leadership and policy studies and a Master of Education in administration & supervision-higher education from the University of Houston. 

 

  • Nalan Giannukos

    Nalan Giannukos

    Director
    Copy, Print and Delivery Services
    713-743-5829
    cpd@uh.edu
    Fax: 713-743-5827
  • Eric Dowding

    Eric Dowding

    Manager
    Graphics and Communications
    713-743-7344
    eodowding@uh.edu
    Fax: 713-743-5827
  • Karen Flores

    Karen Flores

    Manager
    Delivery Services
    713-743-5829
    deliveryservices@uh.edu
    Fax: 713-743-5910
  • Leslie Traore

    Leslie Traore

    Manager
    Promotional Product
    713-743-7976
    cpd@uh.edu
    Fax: 713-743-5910