Meet the Team

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.