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• Cougar Cudos

  Cougar Cudos was first launched in 2016 to recognize the staff across campus who demonstrated outstanding work and dedication to the University of Houston.

  
  

• 2022-2023

  Academic Affairs

  Akash Bhatt
  Allison Watson
  Bethany Rose
  Christina Gibson
  Curtis Wallace
  Danielle Steber
  David Carter
  David Siegel
  Erica Mahan
  Fariba Pouraryan
  Hector Abercrombie
  Iqbal Haider
  Jamail Garrick
  Jason Burton
  Jennifer Knobloch
  Kayly Scott
  Keah Walker
  Kellie Sager
  Kristin Johnson
  Kurt Shimada
  LaDawn Fletcher
  Linda Hulett
  Linda Silva
  Louis Medina
  Melisa Nieto
  Merrylyn Gador-Manry
  Nancy Do
  Nhu Thuy Mai
  Paul Turcotte
  Ray Pina
  Roneshia Palacios
  Ryan Salazar
  Scott Mason
  Shanequea White
  Shirley Shiflet
  Stefanie Florencio
  Steven Beatty
  Tommie Trevino
  Tristan Sims
  Whitney Johnson

  Energy & Innovation

  Darayle Canada

  Division Chancellor/President

  Brenda Ramirez
  Brisa Gossett
  Mary Nguyen

  Research & Technology Transfer

  Alicia Vargas
  Ashley Merwin
  Elyse Davis
  Grace Rosanes
  Ha Nguyen
  Jonathan Distefano
  Karen Romero
  Kendra Norwood
  Latisha Gray
  Marian Denney
  Nicole Byrd
  Summer Boyd
  Timothy Thomas

  Student Affairs

  Brandy Taylor
  Cam'ron Senegal
  Gwendolyn Richmond
  Norine Mattox
  Tonya Anderson

  Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine

  Kenya Machado
  Lupita Rangel Curiel
  Naya Ellis

  University Advancement

  Abby Trahan
  Anessa Rios-Ezeude
  Carina Pouraryan
  Cassidy Nussman
  Sarita Mehta
  Trina Silva

  University Marketing & Communications Division

  Celina Sandoval
  Greg Ortiz
  Jason Brock
  Jeffery Lautenberger

  Administration & Finance

  Adetejuola Gbosi
  Allyson McDonald
  Amy Hutchings
  Amy Ma
  Bin Yang
  Bret Collier
  Chandra Johnson
  Chris McDonald
  Christina Martinez-Health Inspector
  Consuelo Gonzalez
  Courtney Washington
  DaNesha Allen
  David Frankfort
  David Harrison
  David Lee
  Dawn Mopkins
  Debora Jones
  Diane Sylvester
  Donna Halton
  Elicia Davis
  Emmett Sullivan
  Ernest Johnson
  Evan Broadbent
  Ginger Walker
  Hector Fuentes
  Humberto Rodriguez
  Iggy Harrison
  Imani Anderson- Health Inspector
  Ivey Davis
  Jacqueline Chee
  Jennifer Rea
  Jesse Ash
  John Garcia
  John McNeely
  Joshua Hahn
  Keel Curtis
  Kevin Vu
  Kirven McKissic
  Leroy Mays
  Lisa Benford
  Lois Nichols
  Luis Vigil
  Marcus Hicks
  Maricela Rodriguez
  Marissa Tarango
  Matthew Castillo
  Mark Norgan
  Mark Rosanes
  Martha Saldana
  Martinique Burton
  Matthew Harvey
  Mike Oestereicher
  Minhthu Pham
  Miriam Serrano
  Nalan Giannukos
  Rafael Arroyo
  Ramon Cantu
  Rene Gonzalez
  Ric Rodrguez
  Ron Gonyea
  Russell Allen
  Saul Llamas
  Scott Wharton
  Shannon Harrison
  Sharon Pellas
  Stephanie Araiza
  Steven Raymond
  Tekchheng Tam
  Tracy Wiggins
  Wendell McCloud
  Zhen Fu

• 2020 - 2021 Cougar Cudos

  Academic Affairs

  • Azucena “Suzy” Banuelas, Custodian III, Optometry Clinic
  • Willard Brewster, Manager, Facilities Management Zone
  • Anthony "Tony" Cantu, Skilled Trades Tech I, College of Optometry
  • Christine Cortez, Financial Coordinator I, Mexican-American Studies
  • Dr. Rikki Bettinger, Associate Director, Mellon Research Scholars Program and Program Manager, Office of Undergraduate Research and Major Awards
  • Kara Ellis, M.S., Academic Advisor I, College of Technology
  • Whitney Johnson, Program Manager II, Student Services, C.T. Bauer College of Business
  • Kevin Le, Engineering Technology
  • Judy Mata, Department Business Administrator, College of Natural Science and Mathematics
  • Jemal Moore, Academic Records Coordinator, Engineering Undergraduate Programs
  • Moumita Mukherjee, Senior Research Analyst, Institutional Research
  • David Nguyen, IT Support Manager, Graduate College of Social Work
  • Quentin Stewart, Assistant Business Services I, College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
  • Joana Tan, Assistant Business Administrator, Mechanical Engineering
  • Courtney K. Wilson, Instructional Designer II, Graduate College of Social Work
  • Harriet Yim, Web Project Manager, Office of Communications, Cullen College of Engineering

  Research

  • Cory Tristan, Financial Assistant II

  Student Affairs

  • Shenae Champ, Office Supervisor, UH Children's Learning Centers
  • Kim Clark, Executive Director, Campus Recreation
  • Sabrina Grant, Administrative/WC Building Coordinator
  • Cecilia "Cece" Hernandez, Assistant Director, UH Children's Learning Centers
  • Rachel O'Mara, Associate Director, Operations, Campus Recreation
  • Jennifer Skopal, Director, UH Children's Learning Centers

  University Advancement

  • Kendra Hakanson, Program Director, Alumni Relations

  University Marketing and Communications 

  • Dineta Fraizer, Administrative Assistant, Media Relations
  • Dianah Hobbs, Assistant to VC/VP for Marketing and Communications

  Administration and Finance

  • Zachary Lounder, Financial Coordinator 2, Business Services, Department of Public Safety
  • Mariela G. Raudales, Financial Coordinator II, Business Services, Administration and Finance
  • Debbie Samuels, Department Business Administrator
  • Diane Sylvester, Assistant Business Administrator, Business Services, Administration & Finance
    Tiffany Taylor-Denson, Department Business Administrator
  • Jatarra Mayhue, Accountant II
  • Jesus Santos, Office Assistant I, University of Houston Police Department
  • Hector Bonilla, Contracts Reporting Manager
  • Allen DeForde, Assistant Director, Parking & Transport Services
  • Cristian Garcia, Recruiter, Human Resources
  • Vivian LoDuca, Senior Talent Development Specialist, Human Resources
  • Krista McElroy, Compensation Analyst, Human Resources
  • Joseph Carter, Building Management Systems Lead, Facilities Operation and Maintenance
  • Jesse Gonzalez, Building Management Systems Technician II, Facilities Operation and Maintenance
  • John Robinson, Journey HVAC Mechanic, Facilities Operation and Maintenance
  • Willy Vazquez, Insulation Mechanic, Facilities Operation and Maintenance/ Journey HVAC Mechanic, Facilities Operation and Maintenance
  • Rafael Arroyo, ACA, Technology Services & Support
  • Ivey Davis, User Services Specialist Lead, Technology Services & Support
  • Rene Gonzalez, ACA, Technology Services & Support
  • Matthew Harvey, Help Desk Coordinator, Technology Services & Support
  • Amy Ma, User Services Specialist Lead
  • Leroy Mays, Director of IT Customer Services, Technology Services & Support
  • Mark Norgan, Apple/Mac Desktop Specialist II
  • Llesenia Rodriguez, University Information Technology
  • Maricela Rodriguez, IT Documentation Coordinator II, Technology Services & Support
  • Mark Rosanes, Web Technology Manager
  • Michael Rapp, Enterprise IT Security Analyst III, UIT Security
  • Genille Rodriguez, Real Estate Specialist II, Real Estate Services
  • Paula Lockett, Custodian II