Staff
Eric Smith
Interim Director
Eric joined the Center for Student Involvement in 2021 as the Assistant Director for Programming and now works as the Associate Director. In this role he oversees the Leadership and Civic Engagement area of the office planning and managing Lead UH and Serve UH programs. He also advises the Metropolitan Volunteer Program. Originally from Ohio, Eric earned his Bachelor's Degree in 2014 in International Studies and French at Capital University in Columbus before moving to Orlando Florida to pursue his Master's Degree in Higher Education Leadership at the University of Central Florida. In his spare time, Eric enjoys traveling, hiking, running, and spending time with friends.
Allyson Yolland
Assistant Director
Ally became a full-time staff member of the Center for Student Involvement in June of 2018 as an Activities Coordinator. She received her Master of Education in Higher Education Administration from the University of Houston. In her role, Ally provides support to registered student organizations by helping students with risk management, leadership development, and organizational management. She has advised the Cougar Involvement Ambassadors who promote student involvement on campus and serve as peer to peer support for registered student organizations. She is now the Assistant Director of Registered Student Organization Services and advises the Activities Funding Board. Outside of work, Ally enjoys going to concerts, journaling, and visiting local cafes!
Amanda Dotson
Assistant Director
Amanda is the Assistant Director for Programming in the Center for Student Involvement and joined the team in March 2024. She oversees the programming area by directly supporting Homecoming and Frontier Fiesta. She also supports the Program Manger for programming, Student Program Board, Council for Cultural Activities. Amanda is originally from Detroit, Michigan where she received her Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies with a minor in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies from Grand Valley State University in April 2020. Amanda then earned her Master of Education in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Texas State University in May 2022.
Nosa Egbon
Program Manager
Nosa joined the Center for Student Involvement team in October 2023 as the Program Manager for the registered student organizations. She graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor's of Science in Digital Media. Later on, she would return to earn a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. She works to help process and approve RSOs and their events. She is also the supervisor of the Cougar Involvement Ambassadors here at CSI.
Kaitlin McMaryion
Program Manager
Kaitlin joined the Center for Student Involvement team in April of 2024. She is an alumna of the University of Houston, graduating in the Spring of 2022, and later on received her Master of Arts in Student Affairs and Higher Education at Stephen F. Austin State University. In her role, Kaitlin advises the newest University Sponsored Organization, the Cougar Experience Board. As the advisor, she helps plan and execute events on and off campus throughout the year. Kaitlin has a passion for education and helping students become true leaders for our beloved University and the world.
Aaron Guerrero
Program Manager
Aaron joined the Center for Student Involvement in February of 2026 as the Program Manager for Leadership and Civic Engagement. He is a proud first-gen student and graduated from Sam Houston State University with his Bachelor of Arts in History and a double minor in Spanish and English. His previous professional experience include Purdue University, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, and 12 years of working in the museum industry. Aaron is a certified Gallup Strengths coach and in his role he coordinates and oversees the Ignite Leadership Program, Impact Living Learning Community, Bingo to Beat Hunger, and other programs. Aaron is enthusiastic about supporting students with professional & leadership development resources, civic engagement opportunities, and encouraging them on their educational journey with a community-minded mindset. Aaron is a fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Harry Potter, and Taylor Swift and his hobbies include camping, thrifting, and reading a good suspense novel or historical fiction.
Angelina Suarez
Program Manager
Angelina joined the Center for Student Involvement team in July of 2026 as a Program Manager. She is a proud first-generation/low-income (FLI) student who graduated in December of 2025 from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Education Studies. In this role, she advises two University-Sponsored Organizations: The Council for Cultural Activities and the Student Program Board. As the advisor, she assists in the planning and implementation of event programming throughout the academic year. Outside of work, Angelina enjoys spending time with her young daughter, discovering new music, and exploring all that Houston has to offer!
Becca Sweett
Admin Coordinator
Becca joined the Center for Student Involvement Team July of 2025 as Administrative Coordinator. She received her Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Belmont University where she also minored in Spanish. In her role, she supports University Sponsored Organizations and programming administration and organization. After work, Becca enjoys reading, traveling, visiting museums and going to concerts.