The UNT College of Health & Public Service appreciates our advisory boards. Their expertise, skills and guidance are an invaluable asset in helping us stay on top of industry and organizational trends, keep our curriculum in line with ever-changing workforce needs and connect our students with leaders in their fields.
We will continue to update our board lists as they are finalized.
HPS Development Advisory Board
The College of Health and Public Service Advancement Board is a critical partner for the college. They work with the Dean, her team and the departments to share the mission of the college with the community and generate support. Comprised of alumni from our various departments, the board brings a unique perspective as individuals who have successfully used their HPS degrees in their careers. They offer insight and advice on networking with other alumni, prospective donors, internships and high-impact initiatives.
Name | Current Employer | Position |
Kent Baxter, Board Chair | FEMA Region 6 | Management Analyst |
Angie Klutts, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA | Behavioral Transformations | Owner |
Ben Klutts | Behavioral Transformations | President |
Lisa Deer | Community Volunteer | |
Michael Penaluna | City of Denton | Emergency Management Coordinator (Retired) |
Dr. David Wachira | Waya | Co-founder and CEO |
Ron Whitehead | Gap Strategies Urban Consultants | Policy and Engagement Manager |
Name | Current Employer | Position |
Angie Klutts, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA | Behavioral Transformations | Owner |
Ben Klutts | Behavioral Transformations | President |
Emmitt Jackson | Argyle PD | Chief |
Robert Crawford | Northlake PD | Chief |
Chris Alexander | Denton County Probation | Assistant Director |
Jasmine Thompson | Attorney | |
Jeremy Polk | UNT PD | Captain |
Name | Licensure | Current Employer | Position |
Jennifer Barton | LMSW | Ardent Hospice | Hospice & Palliative Care Social Worker |
Sarah Billingsley | LCSW | Let It Rain Psychotherapy, PLLC | Clinical Therapist |
Lynn Charles | LMSW | Denton Independent School District | Coordinator of Social Services |
Zackary Gentry | LMSW | Denton County Friends of the Family | Crisis Line Coordinator |
Dereka Hall | LCSW | Irving ISD | TAPPS/Foster Care Coordinator |
Taylor Howard | LMSW | United Way of Denton County | Eviction Prevention Case Manager/Social Work Field Instructor |
Alyssa Mostaffa | LMSW | Communities in Schools of North Texas | Program Director of Americorps |
Elanderia Rowe | LMSW-IPR | Davita Dialysis | Davita Dialysis |
Christine Snow | LCSW | Cumberland Youth and Family Services | Chief Program Officer |
Kizzy Thomas | LCSW | Denton County DA's Office | Victim Intervention Specialist |
Margaret McKenzie | LMSW | Baylor University Medical Center | Manager: Comprehensive Care Management |