BDP Staff

Jeanette Herman, Ph.D.

Assistant Dean for Academic Initiatives and Director, Bridging Disciplines Programs
hermanjm@mail.utexas.edu

Jeanette Herman received her Ph.D. in English from the University of Texas at Austin in 2004. Her research focuses on textual and visual images of suffering bodies as they circulate in colonial and postcolonial political contexts, particularly in India and Ireland/Northern Ireland. She has published articles in Camera Obscura and Comparative Literature Studies. She has taught courses on Women Writers of the South Asian Diaspora, Women’s Popular Genres, and the Rhetoric of Political Bodies. Before joining the Bridging Disciplines Programs in 2006, Jeanette was the Editor for UT’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies, where she managed three series of scholarly monographs and literary translations. In her current role, she directs the Bridging Disciplines Programs and works with a variety of academic initiatives in the School of Undergraduate Studies, including the Office of Undergraduate Research and the UT in D.C. Program.

Lynda Gonzales, M.Ed.

Undergraduate Research Coordinator
lyndag@mail.utexas.edu

Lynda Gonzales has been working with the Bridging Disciplines Programs and Undergraduate Research since September 2003. As Undergraduate Research Coordinator, Lynda coordinates the activities of the Office of Undergraduate Research, promoting and supporting undergraduate involvement in research across campus. Lynda graduated from the University of Texas with a B.A. in psychology and an M.Ed. in higher education administration.

Patricia Micks

BDP Advising Coordinator and BDP Advisor
patty@austin.utexas.edu

Patty Micks graduated from Rutgers University with a B.A. in Art History and is currently pursuing an M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration at the University of Texas at Austin. In addition to being an advisor for the Bridging Disciplines Programs since 2002, Patty also serves as the Advising Coordinator and heads the BDP Student Cabinet. She is the advisor for the International Studies BDP.

Steven Smith, M.A.

BDP Program Coordinator
steven.smith@austin.utexas.edu

Steven Smith joined the Bridging Disciplines Programs in 2009. As the BDP Program Coordinator, Steven coordinates curricular programming and development, program assessment, and alumni communications, and he provides general program support for the BDPs. Steven graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.A. in Speech Communications and received his M.A. in International Management from The School for International Training (SIT). Steven’s past experience includes four years as Program Coordinator with the RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service at the LBJ School of Public Affairs, eight years working in the nonprofit sector, and two years as a Peace Corps volunteer working with at-risk youth.

Katrina Kosted, M.Ed.

BDP Advisor and UT in DC Coordinator
katrina@austin.utexas.edu

Katrina Kosted, an advisor for the Bridging Disciplines Programs since 2002, is also the coordinator for the UT in D.C./Archer Program. Katrina is the advisor for the Cultural Studies, Environment, Digital Arts and Media, Human Rights & Social Justice, and Social Entrepreneurship and Non-profits Bridging Disciplines Programs. Katrina graduated from the University of Texas with a B.A. in psychology and an M.Ed. in higher education administration.

Marion Rocco

BDP Advisor
mrocco@austin.utexas.edu

Marion Rocco joined the Bridging Disciplines Programs in 2006 and became an advisor for the program in 2007. Marion is the advisor for the Children and Society, Ethics and Leadership, Film Studies, Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship, and Social Inequality, Health & Policy BDPs. She graduated from Smith College in 1999 with a B.A. in Education and Child Study, and her past experience includes employment at Walnut Hill School for the Performing Arts, the Eric Carle Studio, and Random House, Inc.

Christine Anderson, M.A.

Administrative Associate
canderson@austin.utexas.edu

Christine Anderson has been working with the Bridging Disciplines Programs since March 2008. As the Administrative Associate for the BDPs, Christine coordinates events, maintains student and curriculum records, and supports the day-to-day office needs. She received her B.A. in History and M.A. in Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Texas at Austin. Along with her academic achievements, Christine brings her experience in nonprofit program coordination and event planning.