Leadership

 

President René MacielRené Maciel,
President

B.S., Behavioral Science, Hardin-Simmons University
M.S., Education, Baylor University

rene.maciel@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 201

 

Vice President Javier ElizondoDr. 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. BirdCraig 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 Teo Cisneros,
Vice President for Development

B.S., Wayland Baptist University

teo.cisneros@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 344

 

 

Mike McCarthyMike 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

 

Marconi MonterioDr. 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 RodriguezMoises 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 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

 

 

Rosantina Charles Rosantina Charles,

B.A., Baptist University of the Américas (in progress)

rosantina.charles@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 252

 

 

 

Darryl Crooms 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 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 FrostNora 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
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 Maria I. Longoria,
Library Assistant – Technical Services

A.A.S., Palo Alto College

maria.longoria@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 232

 

 

Anna Martinez Anna Martinez,
Administrative Assistant to the VP for Development

anna.martinez@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 343

 

 

 

Teresa B. Martinez 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 MedinaHipatia 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 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
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 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 RamosFrancisco Ramos,
Director of BBI

francisco.ramos@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext.

 

 

 

Linda Ramos Linda Ramos,
Business Operations Administrator

B.A., University of Texas, Austin

linda.ramos@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 244

 

 

Ignacio RiveraIgnacio Rivera,
Director of Facilities

ignacio.rivera@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 280

 

 

 

Yvonne Rodriguez Yvonne Rodriguez,
Receptionist

yvonne,rodriguez@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 200

 

 

 

Elizabeth Tamez 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 Sylvia Trujillo
Business Services Administrator

sylvia.trujillo@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 206

 

 

 

Louis Villamar 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