Meet the Admissions Team

Adam Pitts
Associate Director, Undergraduate Admissions
apitts4@twu.edu
940-898-3032

Hometown: Laurens, SC
Education: B.A. in Graphic Design; M.Ed. In Higher Education
Favorite thing about TWU: I love the family atmosphere and the beautiful green spaces on campus!

Ayde Franco
Admissions Counselor II
afranco7@twu.edu
940-898-3040 — Hablo Español!

Hometown: Pilot Point, Texas
Education: BS in Psychology with a Criminal Justice minor
Favorite thing about TWU: The amount of support, resources, opportunities, and guidance that help each student succeed professionally and personally. Being a Latina and first generation at TWU made me passionate about helping other students to receive higher education and guide them to different resources for their success.

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Jackie Moryan
Admissions Counselor I
jmoryan@twu.edu
940-898-2758

Hometown: Denton, TX
Education: BA English and Philosophy; MA English, M.Ed. Secondary Education
Favorite thing about TWU: The inclusive and progressive culture, the community, and the beautiful campus. I love talking to prospective students and helping them find their new home!

Stephanie Stephens
Assistant Director of Admissions, Collin County Region Staff
sstephens4@twu.edu
940-898-3001

Hometown: Marshall, TX
Education: BS in Psychology
Favorite thing about TWU: Favorite thing about TWU: There are many things I like about TWU including the diverse community, beautiful campus and friendly people. TWU provides a great education at an affordable cost.

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Melissa Gonnella
Admissions Counselor II, Collin County Region Staff
mgonnella@twu.edu
940-898-2428

Hometown: Rowlett, TX
Education: BS in Nutritional Sciences
Favorite thing about TWU: TWU embodies a welcoming environment and is a place for everyone to learn and grow.

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Amber Jarmon
Admissions Counselor II
ajarmon@twu.edu
713-794-2352

Hometown: Houston, Texas
Education: University of Houston-Downtown
Favorite thing about TWU: TWU offers a world class education that prepares its students to be successful in their fields of practice. The atmosphere is very welcoming, and everyone makes you feel like you matter.

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Martha Cavazos-Fipps
Admissions Counselor II
mcavazos5@twu.edu
940-898-3030 — Hablo Español!

Hometown: Mission, TX
Education: BS in Family & Consumer Sciences
Favorite thing about TWU: I am a native of Mission, graduate of Mission High School and a proud alumni of Texas Woman’s University. I was a first generation college student myself so I am familiar with the issues prospective students will encounter as they select a college out of the immediate area.

I am looking forward to guiding students and families as they navigate their way to TWU. Please reach out if there is anything I can assist with.

Hablo Español! Estoy aqui para ayudar. Por favor comuniquense con respecto a cualquier pregunta.

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Robert R. Benavides
Assistant Director of Admissions, Graduate Recruitment
rbenavides1@twu.edu 
214-689-6550 — Hablo Español!

Hometown: San Benito, TX
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Communications
Favorite thing about TWU: The history of the campus and the architecture of the buildings on campus.

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