Texas State handsign "the heart of Texas State" during graduation ceremony, a longstanding tradition.

Strategic Initiatives fosters innovation through collaborative efforts with both regional and international institutions. We are committed to promoting global learning opportunities that span across academic, cultural, and social domains.

As a part of the TXST Global division, Strategic Initiatives aims to broaden TXST’s local, regional, national, and international impact by cultivating a globally-minded academic community. 

Our Team

Lydia Placzek

Associate Vice President of Strategic Initiatives

lydiaplaczek@txstate.edu 

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Lauren Ibarra

Director of Regional and International Partnerships 

lauren@txstate.edu 

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Charles Evers

Assistant Director of Transfer Articulation

ce26@txstate.edu 

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Kaylin Ortiz

Senior Regional Site Coordinator

kaylin@txstate.edu 

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Agustin Garcia

Transfer Navigator

agustin@txstate.edu 

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River Hudgins

Transfer Navigator

riverh@txstate.edu 

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Alexis Greene

Transfer Navigator

alexis.greene@txstate.edu 

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Summer Hogan

Initiative Manager , Youth Programs

summerhogan@txstate.edu 

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Emma Mayers

Initiative Manager , Hub Programs

emayers@txstate.edu 

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