Faculty & Staff


Surgical Technology Faculty & Staff

For general questions about the Surgical Technology program, please contact us. For admission questions, call (512) 223-5700.

Department Chair

Melanie Jecker

Office: EVC Bldg 8000, Rm 8203.03
Phone: (512) 223-5804
Email: [email protected]

Assistant Department Chair

Kimberly Hernandez

Office: EVC Bldg 8000, 8203.4
Phone: (512) 223-5801
Email: [email protected]

Administration Office

Driana Gonzales Galvan

Office: EVC Bldg 8000, Rm 8203
Phone: (512) 223-5882
Email: [email protected]

Full-Time Faculty

Name Campus/Room Phone Email
Pedro Barrera RRC 3117.07 (512) 223-0243 [email protected]
Kathleen Cook EVC 8203.1 (512) 223-5803 [email protected]
Susan H. Diamond EVC 8281 (512) 223-5807 [email protected]
Carol Hamilton RRC 3117.04 (512) 223-0238 [email protected]
Samantha Thomas [email protected]
Jehona Morand EVC 8203.2 (512) 223-5802 [email protected]

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Surgical Technology Updates

  • UPDATE: Central Health MAP Basic Insurance

    Central Health - Medical Access Program (MAP) Basic coverage is no longer accepted at clinical sites effective Fall 2024. Only MAP (non basic) will be accepted.

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  • Health Sciences Castle Branch Price update

    We want to inform you about a recent change regarding the pricing of Castle Branch. The prices for Castle Branch packages are changing effective May 15, 2024.

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