About Us

The Center for Student Life builds community and develops experiences that encourage and support student success. We provide a range of services, which include coordinating institutional events, planning new student orientation, developing student engagement and leadership programs, overseeing student governments and organizations and collaborating with campus partners. We look forward to helping you feel connected at HSC!

To schedule an appointment with one of our team members, please click here: Symplicity Scheduling System. You can find a helpful step-by-step guide on how to schedule an appointment HERE. For questions or assistance with scheduling an appointment, please reach out to centerforstudentlife@unthsc.edu.

	Mari Goldston, M. Ed Director, Center for Student Life Mari received her Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Texas A&M University in College Station, TX and received her Master of Education degree from the University of North Texas in Denton, TX. Mari’s passion for working with students started with her role as a Resident Advisor in undergrad. After graduating from A&M, she worked full time in the corporate sector before deciding to return to school to pursue her interests in working with students’ full time on college campuses. During the summer of 2022, Mari served as a NODA intern to assist with HSC New Student Orientation. She worked full time at HSC starting November 2022 supporting Registered Student Organizations (RSOs), student leaders/advisors, and leadership development. Her experiences have led her to her new role as overseeing the Center for Student Life. Mari is looking forward to engaging with the students here while shaping their experience here at HSC and encouraging leadership development for tomorrow’s future leaders. Strengths: Communication – Input – Harmony – Woo – Context
	Jerrie Vasquez Assistant Director, Programmatic Engagement Jerrie received her Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management & Merchandising from the University of North Texas. Her desire to work in higher education comes from her previous time at UNT planning weekly & large events for college students through a college ministry for 3 years. She started at HSC in 2021 in the Admissions & Recruitment department where she helped coordinate interview days, myHSC Day and retention events for incoming students. Jerrie’s background in event planning and passion for incoming students to make lifelong relationships provides the tools necessary to coordinate all of the in person and online student orientations at HSC. Jerrie enjoys providing opportunities that allow students to engage with one another to grow lasting relationships. Strengths: Restorative – Connectedness – Responsibility – Consistency – Relator

	Brianna Smith, MS Assistant Director, Student Engagement Brianna received her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Promotions and Masters of Science degree in Health Promotions from Texas A&M University- Commerce in Commerce, Tx. Brianna’s background and passion for working with students comes from her previous experience as a student leader on campus, combined with her professional experience in helping students reach their personal and professional goals. In her previous roles she acted as an advocate for different student groups to ensure their experiences on campus were nothing less than positive and empowering. These experiences support her in her current role where she works in the area of student engagement. Brianna enjoys partnering with students, faculty, and staff to co-create positive learning environments and student success initiatives. Strengths: Connectedness – Input – Developer – Empathy – Belief
	Ethan Williams, MBA Senior Student Services Coordinator Ethan received his Bachelor of Science in Recreation Management from Oklahoma State University and his Masters in Business Administration from West Texas A&M University. Ethan’s desire to serve students in Higher Education began in undergrad as a student employee at Oklahoma State’s Outdoor Adventure Program where he served as a student trip leader and intern during his senior year. Flash forward a few years, and a few odd jobs later, to Portland, Maine, where he and his wife lived for two and a half years, and his first role as a Student Affairs professional at the University of New England working with graduate and professional student clubs and campus activities. At UNE, he grew a passion serving graduate students in healthcare professions. Upon moving back to Texas, Ethan worked in orientation at Texas Wesleyan University for a stint, and has finally settled at HSC combining his passion for serving grad students and his orientation experience. Ethan looks forward to providing incoming students a welcoming, supportive, and engaging new student orientation experience that helps build connections with fellow students and the HSC campus as a whole. Strengths: Analytical – Learner – Focus – Achiever – Context
	Roxanne Quiroz Student Services Specialist Roxanne received her Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship from The University of North Texas in Denton, TX. Prior to her arrival at The University of North Texas Health Science Center, Roxanne worked in Student Activities and Student Academic Affairs. Her experience in administrative support, event planning, and customer service assists her now in her current role working with student leaders and providing support for the Center for Student Life. Roxanne is passionate about working with students and is excited to meet the students our office serves. She hopes to use her experience to help students achieve their student engagement goals and to create a positive impact here at HSC. Strengths: Harmony – Consistency – Input – Adaptability – Learner
	Brian Rodriguez Student Services Specialist Brian received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from The University of Texas at El Paso in El Paso, TX. Brian joined the Center for Student Life in 2022 after working with the Office of Care & Civility & the Career Readiness Center for over 2 years. Brian’s experience in administrative support, managing marketing & promotional efforts, & providing services to students assists in his current role supporting student organizations & providing support for the Center for Student Life. Brian is excited to use his education and experience to create a welcoming atmosphere for students & create a positive impact at HSC. Strengths: Strategic – Analytical – Learner – Achiever – Discipline