Meet the Team

Dr. Sandra Cash

Executive Director, Student Disability and Accessibility Services

Amber Kallassy

Interim Associate Director

Certification:
Nationally Certified School Psychologist, Licensed School Psychologist

Education:
MA/AC School Psychology + Certificate of Advanced Study

Professional Interests:
Psychoeducational Assessment, K-12 to Postsecondary Transition

Personal Interests:
Reading and time with family and friends.

Josh Carra

Access Coordinator

Certification:
Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Mental Wellbeing; Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Education:
Bachelor of Science, Psychology; History (Double Major), Texas Christian University

Professional Interests:
Josh is a former transfer student whose professional interests include supporting transfer pathways, student success and student mental health.

Personal Interests:
Josh has a dog, Enzo, and a cat, Coco. He enjoys running, film and music.

Kylie Espiritu

Access Coordinator

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Texas A&M University; Master of Education in Counselor Education, UT Austin

Professional Interests:
Kylie’s professional interests include supporting college students’ mental health & academic success, in particular working with young adults experiencing anxiety and related disorders. She hopes to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology to further her interests in research and clinical practice.

Personal Interests:
Kylie loves reading, embroidering for her small business and all things Harry Potter.

Violet Glenewinkel

Access Coordinator

Education:
Bachelor of Arts, English & Creative Writing, University of Texas at Austin; Master of Education in Counseling, University of Texas at Austin

Professional Interests:
Violet’s professional interests in student crises, risk assessment and improving accessibility for psychological, medical and mobility disabilities stem from her background in counseling. She is also highly interested in how students’ personal narratives and backgrounds intersect with and influence disability identity.

Personal Interests:
Violet is a trick roller-skater, lover of classic literature and antique collector. She enjoys historic cemetery exploring, conversations with loved ones over coffee and reading/writing with the company of her pug Ramona and cat Knives.

Jenna Habeeb

Senior Access Coordinator

Sameera Nath

Access Coordinator

Certification:
Graduate Certificate in Special Education Advocacy, UTSA; English, Language Arts and Reading (4-8); Social Studies (4-8); English as a Second Language

Education:
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, UTSA; Master of Arts, Curriculum & Instruction (C&I), UTSA

Professional Interests:
Sameera is a former middle school English teacher and Co-op Coordinator for the Cockrell School of Engineering at UT Austin. Her professional interests center on creating a safe, supportive space for students and being an active part of their journeys as they work to reach their full potential.

Personal Interests:
Sameera enjoys spending time with her family and close friends and loves unwinding by listening to music and going for a walk.

Zariah Preston

Senior Access Coordinator

Krista Zampacorta

Education:
BA in History, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and MS in Political Science, Illinois State University

Professional Interests:
Equal access and opportunity in education, peer mentoring, learning design, community development.

Personal Interests:
Drawing, hiking, reading, roller coasters.

Gloria Gonzalez

Scheduling Coordinator

Education:
BSA, Human Development and Family Sciences

Professional Interests:
Gloria is dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment in all aspects of her work. She is committed to making a meaningful impact for the University and the community it serves.

Personal Interests:
In her free time, Gloria enjoys listening to music, traveling and spending time with her cat, Stormi.

Kirsten Handler

Communications Coordinator

Certification:
English, Language Arts and Reading (7-12); English as a Second Language

Education:
Bachelor of Science, Communications, UT Austin

Professional Interests:
Kirsten is a former high school English teacher whose professional interests include supporting young people’s mental health and using storytelling as a tool to engage and educate.

Personal Interests:
Kirsten loves her dog Moonshine and modern literature.

Amanda Winfield

Outreach and Education Coordinator

Certification:
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: EC-6, English as a Second Language, Special Education: EC-12

Education:
Master of Arts, Communication Studies, Sam Houston State University; Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies, Sam Houston State University

Professional Interests:
Amanda is a former educator with interests in community engagement and public outreach, focusing on building strong relationships and connecting audiences to meaningful educational opportunities.

Personal Interests:
Amanda loves traveling, thrifting, teaching dance and spending time with her family and dog Ace.

Katherine Green

Senior Administrative Associate

Rebekah Williams

Senior Administrative Associate

Education:
Bachelor of Science, Public Health, Sam Houston State University

Professional Interests:
Rebekah's professional interests are shaped by her experience in aging and disability research and center on accessibility and creating spaces where all individuals feel heard, valued and able to participate fully.

Personal Interests:
Rebekah loves time with her family and being outdoors.