Gina Amatangelo
Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives, Honors College
Bio
Languages: English and Spanish
I grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and went to Penn State University where I studied Media Studies: International Communications. I grew most from my engagement and leadership experiences while on campus. I volunteered for a local women’s shelter and was very involved in student organizations. My study abroad experience took me to Guayaquil, Ecuador where I volunteered in an urban settlement community. I had a range of jobs during college: shelving books in the campus library, tutoring young kids who were learning English, and waiting tables at a casino while doing an internship for a human rights organization.
I have been at UT San Antonio since 2016. Teaching is a craft that I found mid-career and absolutely love. After college I worked for several nonprofit organizations in Washington, DC. I loved organizing grassroots campaigns, analyzing the impact of public policies, and lobbying elected officials. My desire to build my skill at influencing public policy led me to pursue a Master's in Public Affairs at UT Austin. In graduate school, I developed an interest in how we fund Texas public schools, and headed to work for the Texas Legislature to work on that issue, where I worked for 10 years.
My family loves long road trips: hiking, exploring new towns and cities, and catching up with friends and family.
I love Honors students’ passion for service and it is fun to introduce them to new ways to connect to our community.
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