Directors
Dr. Sandra Cash
Executive Director, Student Disability and Accessibility Services
Education:
Ph.D, Psychology, Grand Canyon University; MA, Community Counseling and School Counseling, Indiana Wesleyan University; BA, English and Psychology, Indiana University Bloomington
Professional Interests:
Sandra's professional interests include disability access in higher education, student success, organizational leadership and developing accessible systems that help students participate fully in their educational experience.
Personal Interests:
Sandra enjoys spending time with her family, swimming, traveling and exploring all that Austin has to offer.
Amber Kallassy
Director, Disability and Access
Certification:
Nationally Certified School Psychologist, Licensed School Psychologist
Education:
MA/AC, School Psychology, University at Buffalo; BA, Psychology, Nazareth University
Professional Interests:
Amber's professional interests include psychoeducational assessment and the transition from K-12 to postsecondary education.
Personal Interests:
Amber enjoys reading and time with family and friends.
Access Coordinators
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:
BS, Psychology (Double Major in History), 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:
BS, Psychology, Texas A&M University; M.Ed., Counselor Education, The University of Texas at 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:
BA, English & Creative Writing, The University of Texas at Austin; M.Ed., Counseling, The 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, Special Education Advocacy, The University of Texas at San Antonio; English, Language Arts and Reading (4-8); Social Studies (4-8); English as a Second Language
Education:
BA, Sociology, The University of Texas at San Antonio; MA, Curriculum & Instruction, The University of Texas at San Antonio
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
Education:
MSW, Fort Hays State University; BSW, Fort Hays State University
Professional Interests:
Zariah enjoys problem-solving to eliminate barriers and support students in accessing their education.
Personal Interests:
Zariah loves to golf with her husband, spend time with family and friends, hang out with her puppy Storm and serve in her community.
Krista Zampacorta
Access Coordinator
Education:
MS, Political Science, Illinois State University; BA, History, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Professional Interests:
Krista's professional interests include equal access and opportunity in education, peer mentoring, learning design and community development.
Personal Interests:
Krista enjoys drawing, hiking, reading and riding roller coasters.
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services
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.
Outreach Team
Kirsten Handler
Communications Coordinator
Certification:
English, Language Arts and Reading (7-12); English as a Second Language
Education:
BS, Communication Studies (Minor in Business), The University of Texas at 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 modern literature and her dogs Moonshine and Starburst.
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:
MA, Communication Studies, Sam Houston State University; BA, 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.
Assistive Technology Education Center (ATEC) Lab Staff
Axel Wimer
Assistive Technology Access Coordinator
Education:
MA, Special Education, New York University; BA. English, Pace University
Professional Interests:
Axel's professional interests include assistive technology, visual disabilities, testing accommodations, neurodiversity and disability advocacy.
Personal Interests:
Axel spends time with his fur children, Bruno the dog and Misty the cat. He also hikes, explores the outdoors and listens to all genres of music, from honky tonk to punk rock.
Administrative Staff
Katherine Green
Senior Administrative Associate
Rebekah Williams
Senior Administrative Associate
Education:
BS, 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.