Alyssa Studer leads and manages UT-CONNECT, an experiential learning program that matches graduate student consultants with nonprofit and for-profit organizations for project-based research, data analytics and program evaluation support. Alyssa’s journey at The University of Texas at Austin began at the RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service, where, in conjunction with local funding partners, UT-Austin faculty and staff, she designed and piloted the CONNECT program and later, scaled its impact. Previous to her time at UT-Austin, Alyssa served as a Central Texas Data Contractor for the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation and as a high school chemistry teacher, soccer and cross-country coach in Fort Worth and Austin Independent School Districts. Originally from Wisconsin, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison with degrees in Botany and Environmental Studies and was a member of the 2014 Teach For America – Dallas/Fort Worth Corps. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two sassy (but adorable!) dogs, playing, coaching and watching soccer, and exploring new outdoor spaces so she can keep up with her plant identification skills.

Beverly Delaney is a North Texas Native who has a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from UNT and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from TWU. She brings 20 years’ sales, business development, and marketing experience. This includes management roles with the American Heart Association, Vitas Healthcare, and Texas Health Huguley. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, binge watching Law and Order, and walking her 11-year-old cocker spaniel, Buttercup. Beverly is thrilled to join STEAM Academy Advisory Council!

Kevin Gonzales is a Senior Learning and Organizational Development Consultant at JPS Health Network. Previously, Kevin worked in public education as a principal, assistant principal, and math teacher, where he focused on helping remove barriers preventing students from historically underserved communities from closing the achievement gap. Kevin has worked exclusively in Title 1 schools and has experience in both large, traditional, urban school districts as well as public charter schools. Kevin has a Bachelor of Science in political science and sociology from Oklahoma State University and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership with a focus on Urban School Leadership from Southern Methodist University.