Meet the Center for Student Engagement Team

Professional Staff

Dr. Jordan Jones

Director of the Center for Student Engagement

Phone: 281-283-2551
Email: jonesjor@uhcl.edu

• Department Management and Oversight
• League of the Rising Hawks Experience
• Program Curriculum Development 

Dr. Jones brings extensive experience in higher education focused on holistic student development and campus engagement. He joined the University of Houston-Clear Lake in 2024 and currently serves as Director of the Center for Student Engagement. Dr. Jones holds a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership – Higher Education and a Master of Education in Higher Education – Student Affairs Leadership from Abilene Christian University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of North Texas. He is committed to fostering meaningful student experiences, leadership development, and a vibrant campus community.

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Lupita Hernandez, M. Ed

Assistant Director, Center for Student Engagement

Phone: 281-283-2660
Email: hernandezlu@uhcl.edu

• Student Organization Administration
• Large-Scale Campus Events
• HawkLink Platform 

Lupita brings extensive background in student success and advocacy. Her previous experience includes managing grants and diversity education programs at the University of Houston, where she supported low-income and first-generation students. Lupita holds an M.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership from the University of Houston and a B.S. in Mathematics from California State University, Sacramento. She is dedicated to empowering the UHCL community by fostering meaningful campus engagement.

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VACANT

Program Manager, Leadership and Community Engagement 

• Leadership Development
• Civic Engagement

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Calvin Nguyen, M.A.

Campus Programming Coordinator

Phone: 281-283-2553
Email: nguyenca@uhcl.edu

• Campus Events
• Campus Activities Board
• Spirit Programs

Calvin Nguyen seeks to promote student success and enhance the student experience at UHCL through leadership development and positive engagement. He received his Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology (2022) and a Master of Arts in Theology (2024) from the University of St. Thomas - Houston, Texas. He brings years of diverse experience to the Center for Student Engagement from leading impactful programming to creating lasting campus traditions.

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Maria Jose Molina Sanchez O'Dell

Community Engagement Coordinator

Phone: 281-283-2611 
Email: MolinaSanche@UHCL.edu

• UHCL F1RST Program
• Service Initiatives
• Community-Building Programs

Maria brings a strong background in community engagement, restorative practices, and student support. She joined the University of Houston-Clear Lake in October 2026 as Coordinator for Community Engagement. Maria holds a Master of Arts in Peace and Justice from University of San Diego and a Bachelor of Laws from National Autonomous University of Mexico. She is passionate about fostering engaged communities and creating transformative opportunities for student connection and growth.

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Graduate Assistants

Elsie Bura

Graduate Assistant for Events and Outreach

Phone: 281-283-2554
Email: bura@uhcl.edu

• Spirit and Traditions
• Outreach and Engagement 
• Marketing and Communications

Rohit Balaporia

Graduate Assistant for Student Organization Operations

Phone: 281-283-2554
Email: balaporia@uhcl.edu

• Student Organization Registration
• Event Approvals and Support
• Student Organization Development