Leadership
B.S., Behavioral Science, Hardin-Simmons University
M.S., Education, Baylor University
rene.maciel@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 201
Dr. Javier Elizondo,
Executive Vice President and Provost
B.A., Texas Tech University
M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Theology, Baylor University
javier.elizondo@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 215
Craig A. Bird,
Special Assistant to the President for University Relations
A.A., San Jacinto College
B.J., University of Texas, Austin
M.A., Hardin-Simmons University Graduate study in missions/theology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Graduate study in communications, University of Houston
craig.bird@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 348
Teo Cisneros,
Vice President for Development
B.S., Wayland Baptist University
teo.cisneros@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 344
Mike McCarthy
Director of Finance and Administration (CFO)
B.B.A., Baylor University
M.Div., Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D. (abd), Colorado State University
mike.mccarthy@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 361
Dr. F. Marconi Monteiro,
Dean of Academic Affairs
B.Th., Seminário Teológico Batista do Norte do Brasil
Psychologist Licensure Degree, Universida de Federal de Pernambuco, Brazil
M.S.Ed., Baylor University
M.A., Religion, Baylor University
Ed.D., Education, Baylor University
marconi.monteiro@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 253
Mary I. Ranjel,
Director of Enrollment Management and Student Services
B.S., Wayland Baptist University
M.S., Training and Development, Texas A&M, Commerce
mary.ranjel@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 202
Moises Rodriguez,
Dean of the Baptist Bible Institute
B.S., Howard Payne University
M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Baylor University
moises.rodriguez@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 353
Staff Directory
Araceli Acosta,
Financial Aid Administrator
B.A., Baptist University of the Américas
M.A., Spanish, Texas State University (in progress)
araceli.acosta@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 214
B.A., Baptist University of the Américas (in progress)
rosantina.charles@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 252
Darryl Crooms,
Interim Registrar
B.A., Baptist University of the Américas
M.A.C.E., Dallas Baptist University (in progress)
darryl.crooms@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 216
Linda F. Cross,
Assistant Director of University Relations
Writer In Residence
BA, Religion and Radio-Television-Film, Baylor University
MA, Theological Ethics, Baylor University
linda.cross@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 261
Nora Frost,
Embajadores Sponsor
B.A., Journalism & Spanish, Baylor University
M.A., Spanish, Middlebury College, Madrid, Spain
nora.frost@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 351

Maegan Gatlin,
Public Relations Assistant/Special Projects Coordinator
B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
maegan.gatlin@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 312
Maria I. Longoria,
Library Assistant – Technical Services
A.A.S., Palo Alto College
maria.longoria@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 232
Anna Martinez,
Administrative Assistant to the VP for Development
anna.martinez@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 343
Teresa B. Martínez,
Director of Learning Resources Center
B.A., English,
University of Texas, El Paso
M.S., Library Science,
University of North Texas, Denton
teresa.martinez@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 230
Hipatia Medina,
Graphic Director/Projects Manager
B.A., Marketing, Texas A&M International University
B.A., Spanish, Baptist University of the Americas (in progress)
hipatia.medinawst@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 312
Jennifer Moczygemba-Delgado,
Public Relations Assistant/Social Media Specialist
B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
jennifer.moczygemba@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 312

David Natividad,
Admissions Counselor
B.A., Howard Payne University
B.A., Baptist University of the Americas (in progress)
david.natividad@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 229
Rhoda Ortiz Vance,
Administrative Assistant for the President
B.A., Baptist University of the Américas (in progress)
rhoda.vance@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 207
Francisco Ramos,
Director of BBI
francisco.ramos@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext.
Linda Ramos,
Business Operations Administrator
B.A., University of Texas, Austin
linda.ramos@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 244
Ignacio Rivera,
Director of Facilities
ignacio.rivera@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 280
Yvonne Rodriguez,
Receptionist
yvonne,rodriguez@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 200
Elizabeth Tamez,
Associate Director of Enrollment Management and Student Services
Licenciate, Architecture, Universidad del Valle de México
Interior Design Specialist , Universidad de Salamanca
M.S., Universidad de Salamanca
Latina Leadership Ministry Certificate, Baptist University of the Américas (in progress)
Graduate Studies in Urban Youth Ministry, Fuller Theological Seminary (in progress)
Ph.D., Leadership, Andrews University (in progress)
elizabeth.tamez@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 241
Sylvia Trujillo
Business Services Administrator
sylvia.trujillo@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 206
Louis Villamar,
Director of Information Systems
B.S.I.T., University of Phoenix
M.I.S., University of Phoenix
louis.villamar@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 209






