Chairperson
Aketra Bowens is an Academic Advisor at the University of Houston and an English Professor. She hails from Missouri City, Texas, but considers herself a global citizen. She holds a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Texas Southern University. She is passionate about the progression of underrepresented, disenfranchised youth and assisting them on their educational and personal goals. She began her career in education in 2015 and has taught internationally. When she is not teaching or advising, she enjoys traveling, visiting museums and all things fashion. She is enthusiastic about her role as the TEXAAN Chair-Elect for the Southeast Region and is eager to surpass expectations!
Chair Elect
Miguel Venegas is a Senior Academic Advisor at The University of Houston Clear Lake. He previously worked as a Victim Advocate with the Office of Advocacy and Violence Prevention at UTRGV. He received his B.A. in Communications from Texas A&M University - Kingsville and his M.A.I.S. in Mexican American Studies from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and a Master's in Higher Education Administration from UTRGV. When he is not studying at a local Starbucks, he is playing video games online with friends and fraternity brothers.
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