Office of Strategy
UTSA's Office of Strategy supports the Integration Steering Committee throughout the university’s upcoming integration with UT Health San Antonio, guiding UTSA through the complexities of integration to build a world-class university. The Office of Strategy is also charged with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) accreditation and future strategic planning of the merged institution while continuing to advance broader strategic initiatives.
Leadership
Neuhard joined UTSA on October 1, 2024. Formerly the executive director of the Office of Operational Strategic Initiatives at the University of California at San Diego, Neuhard has extensive executive leadership experience around strategic planning, operations, economic impact and other major strategic initiatives. Neuhard will report directly to the president, with additional oversight and collaboration with the provost.
Maldonado joined UTSA in 2021 as senior director of strategic communications. Prior to UTSA, Maldonado held various leadership positions at local and regional agencies in the areas of communication strategy and planning, crisis management, media relations and constituent engagement. She reports directly to the president, with additional oversight and collaboration with the provost.
Neece-Fielder joined UTSA in 2011 as director of planning and assessment for Student Affairs. She has held leadership roles in student development, first-year student success and university assessment across Texas at both public and private four-year institutions, as well as community colleges. Neece-Fielder is the SACSCOC liaison for UTSA and reports directly to the provost, with additional oversight and collaboration with the president.
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