Academic Advisors

In the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences we have aligned our academic advising to better support students during their time at Texas A&M University. We have assembled a diverse and knowledgeable advisor community dedicated to providing our students with high-quality academic advising services.

Our advisors are grouped into seven “advising centers” based on location, courses of study and/or related commonalities.

Office of the Dean – Advising

Image of Mary Bryk

Dr. Mary Bryk

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Phone: 979-862-7620
Email: mary.bryk@ag.tamu.edu

Kelly Essler

Kelly Essler

Director of Advising

Phone: 979-845-3712
Email: essler@tamu.edu

AGLS Advising Center 1

AGLS Advising Center 1 supports the Agriculture and Life Sciences program and incoming transfer students.

Lauren Johnson

Lauren Johnson

Academic Advisor IV

Phone: 979-845-3712
Email: lkjohnson@tamu.edu

Reid Stavinoha

Reid Stavinoha

Senior Academic Advisor

Phone: 979-458-1213
Email: reidstav@tamu.edu

AGLS Advising Center 2

  • AGLS Advising Center 2 supports the following departments and majors:
    • Agricultural Economics: Agricultural Economics (AGEC), Agribusiness (AGBU)
    • Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications: Agricultural Leadership & Development (ALED); Agricultural Communications and Journalism (AGCJ); Agricultural Science (AGSC); University Studies-Leadership (USAL-LED)
    • Recreation, Park and Tourism Science: Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences (RPTS)
Reid Stavinoha

Reid Stavinoha

Senior Academic Advisor

Phone: 979-458-1213
Email: reidstav@tamu.edu
Majors: ALED, USAL-LED

Melyssa-Anne Stricklin

Melyssa-Anne Stricklin

Academic Advisor III

Phone: 979-845-8515
Email: melyssa.stricklin@tamu.edu
Majors: RPTS

Trisha Fike

Academic Advisor III


Phone: 979-458-0390
Email: trishafike@tamu.edu

Ann Alexander

Ann Alexander

Academic Advisor IV

Phone: 979-845-0571
Email: awilliams@tamu.edu
Majors: RPTS

Hannah Chavarria

Hannah Chavarria

Academic Advisor II

Phone: 979-845-4911
Email: hannahchav3984@tamu.edu
Majors: AGEC, AGBU

Donna Adcock

Donna Adcock

Academic Advisor IV

Phone: 979-845-4911
donnapa@tamu.edu
Majors: AGEC, AGBU

Rebecca Thompson

Academic Advisor II

Phone: 979-862-3005
Email: r_thompson12@tamu.edu
Majors: AGCJ

AGLS Advising Center 3

  • AGLS Advising Center 3 supports the following departments and majors:
    • Animal Science: Animal Science (ANSC)
    • Poultry Science: Poultry Science (POSC)
amber Salvato

Amber Salvato

Senior Academic Advisor

Phone: 979-845-7616
Email: amber.salvato@tamu.edu
Majors: ANSC, POSC

Natalie Bauer

Natalie Bauer

Academic Advisor I

Phone: 979-845-7616
Email: Natalie.bauer06@tamu.edu
Majors: ANSC, POSC

jennifer Rhinesmith-Carranza

Jennifer Rhinesmith-Carranza

Academic Advisor IV

Phone: 979-845-7616
Email: jrcarranza@tamu.edu
Majors: ANSC, POSC

kristina Rosati

Kristina Rosati

Academic Advisor I

979-845-7616
Email: kristinar0311@tamu.edu
Majors: ANSC, POSC

carissa Beamon

Carissa Beamon

Academic Advisor III

Phone: 979-845-7616
Email: cbeamon92@tamu.edu
Majors: ANSC, POSC

AGLS Advising Center 4

  • AGLS Advising Center 4 supports the following departments and majors:
    • Biological and Agricultural Engineering: Agricultural Systems (AGSM) Management; Biological and Agricultural Engineering (BAEN)
Ashlea Schroeder

Ashlea Schroeder

Academic Advisor IV

Phone: 979-845-0609
aschroeder@tamu.edu
Majors: AGSM, BAEN

Kelsey Hirsch

Academic Advisor III

kelseyhirsch@tamu.edu

AGLS Advising Center 5

  • AGLS Advising Center 5 supports the following departments and majors:
    • Biochemistry and Biophysics: Biochemistry (BICH), Genetics (GENE)
    • Entomology: Entomology (ENTO); Forensic and Investigative Sciences (FIVS)
    • Food Science and Technology: Food Science and Technology (FSTC); Food Systems Industry Management (FSIM)
    • Nutrition: Nutrition (NUTR)
Rebecca Hapes

Rebecca Hapes

Senior Academic Advisor

Phone: 979-845-9733
rhapes@tamu.edu
Majors: ENTO, FIVS

Megan Teel

Megan Teel

Academic Advisor III

Phone: 979-845-0198
megan_teel@tamu.edu
Majors: BICH, GENE

Dr. Poppy Capehart

Dr. Poppy Capehart

Academic Advisor IV

Phone: 979-845-2142
poppy@tamu.edu
Majors: NUTR, FSTC, FSIM

Khara Spears

Khara Spears

Academic Advisor II

Phone: 979-845-0198
soochi@tamu.edu
Majors: BICH, GENE

Evelyn Quinones

Evelyn Quinones

Academic Advisor III

Phone: 979-458-2221
evelynquinones@tamu.edu
Majors: NUTR, FSTC, FSIM

AGLS Advising Center 6

  • AGLS Advising Center 6 supports the following departments and majors:
    • Plant Pathology & Microbiology: Bioenvironmental Sciences (BESC), Environmental Studies (ENST); University Studies-Environmental Business (USAL-ENB)
    • Horticultural Science: Horticulture (HORT)
    • Soil and Crop Sciences: Plant and Environmental Soil Science (PSSC); Turfgrass Science (TGSC)
LeAnn Hague

LeAnn Hague

Senior Academic Advisor

Phone: 979-845-6148
leann.hague@tamu.edu
Majors: HORT, TGSC, PSSC, BESC, ENST, USAL-ENB

Taylor Atkinson

Taylor Atkinson

Academic Advisor II

Phone: 979-845-6148
taylor_atkinson@tamu.edu
Majors: HORT, TGSC, PSSC, BESC, ENST, USAL-ENB

AGLS Advising Center 7

  • AGLS Advising Center 7 supports the following departments and majors:
    • Ecology and Conservation Biology: Ecological Restoration (ECOR); Forestry (FORS); Rangeland Ecology and Management (RLEM); Renewable Natural Resources (RENR); Spatial Sciences (SPSA)
    • Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management: Wildlife and Fisheries Management (WFSC)
Ann Pool

Ann Pool

Senior Academic Advisor

Phone: 979-845-0122
annpool@tamu.edu
Majors: SPSA, RENR, RLEM, SPSA, FORS

Amanda Ray

Amanda Ray

Academic Advisor III

Phone: 979-862-6470
amanda.ray@tamu.edu
Majors: SPSA, RENR, RLEM, SPSA, FORS

faegen Lee

Faegen Lee

Academic Advisor II

Phone: 979-862-4215
fdlee@tamu.edu
Majors: WFSC