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

Kelly Essler

Kelly Essler

Director of Advising


979-845-3712
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


979-845-3712
lkjohnson@tamu.edu
Office: 515 AGLS

Reid Stavinoha

Reid Stavinoha

Senior Academic Advisor


979-458-1213
reidstav@tamu.edu
Office: 515 AGLS

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)
Melyssa-Anne Stricklin

Melyssa-Anne Stricklin

Senior Academic Advisor


979-458-8515
melyssa.stricklin@tamu.edu
Office: 463 AGLS
Majors: AGEC, AGBU, RPTS

Kelsey Hirsch

Kelsey Hirsch

Academic Advisor III


979-845-6658
kelsey.hirsch@ag.tamu.edu
Office: 465 AGLS
Majors: AGEC, AGBU, AGSM

Stephen Jones

Academic Advisor II

979-845-8487
stephen.jones@ag.tamu.edu
Office: 273 AGLS
Majors: ALED, USAL-LED, AGCJ

Hannah Chavarria

Hannah Chavarria

Academic Advisor II


979-845-4911
hannahchav3984@tamu.edu
Office: 214 AGLS
Majors: AGEC, AGBU

David Roach

Academic Advisor II

979-862-3005
david.roach@ag.tamu.edu
Office: 271 AGLS
Majors: ALED, USAL-LED, AGCJ

Donna Adcock

Donna Adcock

Academic Advisor IV


979-845-4911
donnapa@tamu.edu
Office: 214 AGLS
Majors: AGEC, AGBU

Jordan Slocum

Academic Advisor I

979-845-1438
jordan.slocum@ag.tamu.edu
Office: 275 AGLS
Majors: ALED, USAL-LED, 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


979-845-7616
amber.salvato@tamu.edu
Office: 109 Kleberg
Majors: ANSC, POSC

Natalie Bauer

Natalie Bauer

Academic Advisor I


979-845-7616
Natalie.bauer06@tamu.edu
Office: 109 Kleberg
Majors: ANSC, POSC

Kristina Rosati

Kristina Rosati

Academic Advisor I


979-845-7616
kristinar0311@tamu.edu
Office: 109 Kleberg
Majors: ANSC, POSC

Carissa Beamon

Academic Advisor IV

979-845-7616

cbeamon92@tamu.edu
Office: 109 Kleberg
Majors: ANSC, POSC

Madalyn Smith

Academic Advisor III


979-845-7616
madalyn.smith@tamu.edu
Office: 109 Kleberg
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

Senior Academic Advisor


979-845-0609
aschroeder@tamu.edu
Office: 303-H Scoates
Majors: AGSM, BAEN

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)

There is currently a vacant position in Advising Center 5. This position will be filled soon.

Poppy Capehart

Dr. Poppy Capehart

Academic Advisor IV


979-845-2142
poppy@tamu.edu
Office: 114 KLCT
Majors: NUTR, FSTC, FSIM

David Wellman

Academic Advisor II

979-845-1609
jwellman@tamu.edu
Office: 122 KLCT
Majors: BICH, GENE, FIVS, ENTO

Khara Spears

Academic Advisor II

979-845-0198
soochi@tamu.edu
Office: 114 KLCT
Majors: BICH, GENE

Evelyn Quinones

Evelyn Quinones

Academic Advisor IV


979-458-2221
evelynquinones@tamu.edu
Office: 114 KLCT
Majors: NUTR, FSTC, FSIM

Rhinesmith

Jennifer Rhinesmith-Carranza

Academic Advisor IV


979-845-7616
jrcarranza@tamu.edu
Office: 114 KLCT
Majors: ENTO, FIVS

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


979-845-6148
leann.hague@tamu.edu
Office: 217 HEEP
Majors: HORT, TGSC, PSSC, BESC, ENST, USAL-ENB

Taylor Atkinson

Taylor Atkinson

Academic Advisor III


979-845-6148
taylor_atkinson@tamu.edu
Office: 217 HEEP
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)
LeAnn Hague

LeAnn Hague

Senior Academic Advisor


979-845-6148
leann.hague@tamu.edu
Office: 217 HEEP
Majors: HORT, TGSC, PSSC, BESC, ENST, USAL-ENB, SPSA, RENR, RLEM, SPSA, FORS, RWFM, ECCB

Taylor Atkinson

Taylor Atkinson

Academic Advisor III


979-845-6148
taylor_atkinson@tamu.edu
Office: 217 HEEP
Majors: HORT, TGSC, PSSC, BESC, ENST, USAL-ENB, SPSA, RENR, RLEM, SPSA, FORS, RWFM, ECCB

Faegen Lee

Faegen Lee

Academic Advisor II


979-862-4215
fdlee@tamu.edu
Office: 116 WFES
Majors: WFSC, RWFM, ECCB