As a native San Antonian, I find myself rooting for the Spurs during the basketball season. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Psychology from Southwestern University. I had the opportunity to attend my dream school, the University of Chicago, to earn my Master of Arts degree in the Social Sciences with an emphasis in Sociology. Before I left for Chicago, I served as the East Hall Director for two years and am very excited to return to SEU as an Academic Counselor after a short absence. I look forward to helping students on their academic journey at St. Edward’s.

I received my Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from Colorado State University and a Master of Arts in American Studies with an emphasis in 19th Century American Fiction from Purdue University.  I have taught both first-year seminars and served as an Academic Advisor at IUPUI (Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis) and the University of Indianapolis prior to moving “home” to Texas and joining St. Edward’s.  Outside of work I enjoy cooking, being outdoors and spending time with my family. 

I was born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas and have lived in Austin since earning my Masters in Social Work and a Doctorate in Rehabilitation Counseling at the University of Texas. I worked part-time in mental health private practice as a licensed social worker for over 20 years with a focus on persons with disabilities. My professional interests are in the areas of disability and in trauma treatment. My personal interests include Tai Chi (1st degree black sash), my dogs (a Boxer & an Irish Setter), and my family. I am so pleased to become part of the St. Edward's community. I think I found my home!

An avid Red Sox fan, I come from Weymouth, Massachusetts and graduated from Stonehill College with a B.A. in Spanish and Communication. I first arrived in Austin as an AmeriCorps volunteer and then joined St. Edward’s to work as the C.A.M.P. Admission Counselor. During my time in Admissions I recruited students from Texas, Florida and South America. I am currently pursuing my Masters of Spanish at Texas State University and in my spare time I like to cook, drink Dunkin Donuts coffee and root for Boston sports teams.

Academic Counselor

I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Texas at Austin as well as a Master of Liberal Arts with foci in Anthropology and Religious Studies from St. Edward’s University. After a two year hiatus I am glad to return to St. Edward’s University as a part of the APSS team. In my spare time, I enjoy music, literature, the outdoors, and coffee sometimes simultaneously.

I attended the University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL where I was heavily involved in campus activities, recreational sports and visiting beautiful Pensacola Beach. I graduated in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Arts (Print Journalism) and moved to San Marcos, TX. I spent the last two years at Texas State University working as the Graduate Assistant of Informal Recreation in the Department of Campus Recreation and earned my Master's of Education in Student Affairs in May of 2009. I love music (live music, music videos and singing in the car), reading, learning new things and laughing with friends and family. I am excited to be a part of St. Edward's and hope to give back to the University as much as I gain from it.

Prior to making Austin my home, I lived in Kansas, Connecticut, California, Virginia Beach, and Italy. I joined St. Edward's in 1993 and my main duties include orchestrating exams for students and professors. My pastimes include reading, exploring and enjoying various cuisines, old movies, and conversation. I look forward to welcoming you to APSS and helping you to be successful throughout your college experience.

Katy Oliveira

I earned my Bachelor of Arts in History from Baylor University and my Master of Arts in U.S. & Public History from the University of Houston. I have been an Academic Counselor at the University of Houston, Central & Downtown and I am delighted that I joined the SEU community. In addition to my Academic Counseling duties I teach American Experience and American Dilemmas in University Programs. When I am not at SEU I love to cook, eat, adventure and hang out with friends.

Meghan Parker

I am originally from the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois but transplanted to Tulsa, Oklahoma when I was in high school. I come to St. Edwards having earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Oklahoma State University. I recently moved to Austin after spending 4+ years as a Director for a National Sorority Headquarters based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. I love working with student leaders and am looking forward to bringing my experience visiting with students on over 30 campuses across the country to St. Edwards University. In my spare time I enjoy exploring what Austin has to offer with my husband and our dog, Wrigley.

I am originally from South Texas, born in Corpus Christi and raised in Orange Grove. I come to St. Edward's having earned a B.A. in English from Trinity University, a M.Ed. in Counseling and Guidance from Texas State and am currently working on a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration at UT-Austin. I have enjoyed working in all types of college settings and am excited to be a part of such a great community, serving such wonderful students.

I earned my B.A. in International Studies at Pepperdine University and my M.A. in TESL/Applied Linguistics at St. Michael’s College.  In the last decade, I’ve zigzagged across the continent—from California to New England, down to Mexico and Florida—teaching college-level English and composition courses at each stop.  I became an English instructor, in part, because I love studying other languages and how languages are learned.  Stop by my office to talk about grammar (really, it can be interesting!), to talk about writing handbooks (I contribute to Diana Hacker’s), or to help me practice my waning German and Spanish skills (bitte--necesito practicar).