Cabinet and Staff

(l-r) Christopher Johnson, Princess Akoma, Lylliam Roxanne Oquel, Chancellor Carine M. Feyten, Jessica Walling, and Erica Bates

Chancellor's Staff

Erica Bates

Manager for Chancellor Events and Commencement
ebates3@twu.edu
(940) 898-3207

Erica hails from Wisconsin, earning an MA in education policy and leadership with a minor in curriculum and instruction from Marquette University in Milwaukee and a BA in communication arts and psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Superior. She joined Texas Woman's University in 2023 after 18 years as an educator, 12 of which include leadership in non-profit and education administration. For fun, Erica enjoys traveling and spending time with family.

Erica's responsibilities include:

Chancellor's liaison with the board of regents
Lead for chancellor events
Chair of the commencement committee

Christopher Johnson

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategy and Chief of Staff
cjohnson44@twu.edu
(940) 898-3206
@cjfromak

As a first-generation college student who grew up in rural Alaska in a family-owned commercial fishing operation, Christopher has overcome many traditional barriers to higher education to complete both a bachelor’s and master’s of science in mathematics with a minor in computer science and physics. He is a champion for inclusion and patron of the arts. One of his favorite hobbies is reading 18th-century British literature, including Austen, Brontës, Hardy, Dickens, and Eliot.

Christopher’s notable duties include:

Lead strategy development for the Texas Woman's University System
Coordinate projects among cabinet members
Assist the chancellor with research for presentations, reports, and correspondence
Execute projects originating in the chancellor’s office
Serve as liaison between the chancellor and constituents, including students, faculty, staff, and public

Lylliam Roxanne Oquel

Presidential Intern

Lylliam is an undergraduate biology major on track for dental school! She has roots in Nicaragua and Mexico and is fluent in Spanish and English. She has worked for the TWU Faculty Senate and is currently the secretary of outreach for the TWU Athenian Honor Society. Outside of Texas Woman’s University, she also works as a Pediatric Dental Assistant. During her spare time, Lylliam enjoys training for 5K’s, reading, and traveling!

Lylliam responsibilities include:

Office support
Special project support for the manager of chancellor events and commencement

Candace Rempe

Manager, Community Relations
crempe@twu.edu
(940) 898-2678

Candace is a seasoned marketer with a knack for crafting compelling stories and designing programs that bring communities together—both online and off. Her career spans industries from publishing to residential real estate development, always with a focus on building connections and fostering engagement. A proud Texas Woman’s University alumna with a BA in English, Candace brings creativity and strategy to everything she does. Outside the office, you’ll find Candace exploring the outdoors, diving into the arts, or enjoying time with her family and her lovable dogs.

Candace's notable duties include:

Lead strategy for @twupres social media channels
Liaison between Marketing & Communication and the chancellor's office
Champion of community engagement
Assists multiple offices with writing, special projects, and event

Jessica Walling

Executive Assistant to the Chancellor and President
jwalling1@twu.edu
(940) 898-2835

Jessica joined Texas Woman's University in 2018, working first with the Honors Programs and then with the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost before joining the Chancellor’s Office in 2022. The students Jessica interacted with inspired her to resume the pursuit of a bachelor's degree in political science. For off-work fun, Jessica enjoys bird-watching, traveling, baking, and cycling.

Jessica's responsibilities include: