University of North Texas 
Valuing Our Advisory Boards
The UNT College of Health & Public Service deeply values the expertise and guidance of our advisory boards. Their insights are crucial in keeping us aligned with industry trends, updating our curriculum to meet evolving workforce needs, and connecting our students with leaders in their fields.
We will ensure to keep our board lists current as updates become available.
HPS College-Wide Boards
The College of Health and Public Service Development Advisory 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 |
| Michael Penaluna, Chair | City of Denton | Emergency Management Coordinator (Retired) |
| Angie Klutts, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, Co-Vice-Chair | Behavioral Transformations | Owner |
| Ben Klutts, Co-Vice-Chair | Behavioral Transformations | President |
| Kent Baxter | FEMA Region 6 | Management Analyst |
| Lisa Deer | Community Volunteer | |
| Ross Korkmas, BS & MHA | Palo Pinto General Hospital | Chief Executive Officer |
| Dr. David Wachira | Waya | Co-founder and CEO |
| Ron Whitehead | Gap Strategies Urban Consultants | Policy and Engagement Manager |
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Boards
| Name | Current Employer | Position |
| Gina Glover, MS, CCC-SLP | Springdale Elementary, FWISD | Assistant SLP Supervisor |
| Kathy Thomas M.S., CCC-SLP | Once Upon A Time Foundation | Senior Program Director |
| Dr. Judy Rich | UT Dallas | Professor of Practice, School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences |
| Dr. Becky Yates | University of St. Augustine, Dallas and Austin | Contributing Faculty/Clinical Educator |
| Dr. Lana Ward | Central Region Oticon, Inc. | Education & Training Specialist |
| Dr. Jody Pogue | Connect Hearing, Inc. | Region 107 Regional Director |
| Dr. Phallon Doss | Doss Audiology & Hearing Center-Schertz | Owner |
| Dr. Shirin Jivani | University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Senior Audiologist |
Criminal Justice Boards
| 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 |
| Ramona Washington | UNT PD | Chief |
| Brandy Wilson Edwards, Esq. | The Blend Law Firm | Attorney |
Emergency Management & Disaster Science Boards
| Name | Current Employer | Position |
| Kent Baxter | FEMA Region 6 | Management Analyst |
| Mike Penaluna | City of Denton | Emergency Management Coordinator (Retired) |
| Charla Marchuk | FEMA Headquarters | Training Branch Chief, Insurance and Mitigation |
| Deea Scully | City of Fort Worth Office of Emergency Management | Emergency Management Officer |
| Molly McFadden | North Texas Council of Government | Director of Emergency Preparedness (Retired) |
| Denisse Martinez | Dallas County Homeland Security and Emergency Management | Hazardous Planner and Technology Manager |
| Venson Heron | Richardson High School | Army ROTC Instructor |
| Eric Hutmacher | FEMA Region 6 | Emergency Services - Deputy Branch Director |
Public Administration Boards
| Name | Current Employer | Position |
| Drew Corn | ||
| Ashley English | ||
| Jennifer Fadden | ||
| Brittney Huff | ||
| Lindsey Jacques | ||
| Dan Johnson | ||
| Lynze Jones | ||
| Patrick Lawler | ||
| Matt McCombs | ||
| Mark McDaniel | ||
| Nicole Binkley Newkham | ||
| Alison Ortowski | ||
| Gabe Reaume | ||
| Rachel Wood |
| Name | Current Employer | Position |
| Phedra Redifer | ||
| Wendy McGee | ||
| Taffy Olszewski | ||
| Tracy Eubanks | ||
| Rebecca Finberg | ||
| Gary Henderson | ||
| Toni Johnson-Simpson | ||
| Krissi Oden | ||
| Pat Smith | ||
| Tammy Johnson-Simpson | ||
| Laura Behrens | ||
| Debbie Jensen | ||
| Julie Hydock |
Rehabilitation & Health Services Boards
| Name | Current Employer | Position |
| Ryan Mitchell | Solutions of North Texas | Clinical Director |
| Phillip Ortiz | Dallas College - Eastfield Campus | Professor of Social Work |
| Gene Ross | Hickory Street Counseling | Owner |
| Name | Current Employer | Position |
| John Alagood | Texas Woman's University (beginning Fall 2023) | Assistant Professor, Health Care Administration |
| David Dzumba Jr. | M3 USA | Product Manager |
| Karen Hood | RN & Retired Quality Improvement | |
| Mark Hood | Spine Team Texas | Practice Administrator |
| Catherine Sembajwe-Reeves | Denton County Public Health | Division Manager & Privacy Officer |
| Name | Current Employer | Position |
| Craig Gilden | Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) | Education Programs Manager |
| Palak Jalan, MPH | AccessHealth Community Health Centers | Chief Population Health Officer |
| Dewey Marshall | Texas Tenants' Union | Executive Director |
| Lilyan Prado | Alexander Elementary School | Deputy Director |
| Matt Richardson | Denton County | Director of Public Health |
| Doreen Rue, MS | Health Services of North Texas | Chief Executive Officer |
| Andrés Leopoldo Pacheco Sanfuentes | Opening Doors | Executive Director |
| Emily Spence | UNTHSC School of Public Health | Associate Dean for Community Engagement & Health Equity/Associate Professor |
| Sandy Swan | Interfaith Ministries of Denton | Strategic Initiatives Coordinator & Case Worker |
| Josefine Ortiz Wolfe | American Public Health Association’s Oral Health Section | Immediate Past Chairperson |
| Name | Current Employer | Position |
| Chris Pratt | Group Benefit Solutions | Manager, Vocational Resources |
| Christy Lerche | Texas Workforce Commission | Program Specialist |
| Dana MacDonald | Quest Employment Services | Director/Co-Owner |
| Kelly Holloway | Texas Workforce Solutions | Vocational Rehabilitation Manager |
| Lacey Bass | Denton County MHMR Center | Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor |
| Randall Pearson | Texas Workforce Solutions | Customer Engagement & Mediation Officer |
| Sonia Redwine | University of North Texas | Director, Substance Use Resource Education Center & Collegiate Recovery Program |
Social Work Boards
| 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 |