The duties of The University of Texas Benefits Advisory Committee (BAC) are to coordinate and work with The Office of Employee Benefits (OEB) to coordinate and correlate the administration of the group insurance programs among the various institutions and to provide a channel for open communication of ideas and suggestions regarding the employee insurance benefits provided by the uniform group benefit program. Members of BAC are made up of one elected and one appointed representative from each UT institution to serve a two-year term.
The advisory committee meets three times each year, usually in October, January, and May. Employees may contact their campus representatives about topics they would like addressed.
BAC By-Laws Effective February 14, 2017
2023 - 2025 Executive Committee
Patricia Hinojosa, SHRM-CP, Chairperson
Director, Payroll & Benefits
UT Health Science Center Houston
Kelly Lomasney, Vice-chair
Principal HR Consultant, Benefits and Leave Management
UT Austin
Zina Hayes, Co-Secretary
Senior Benefits Representative
UT MD Anderson
Alexandra Garcia, Co-Secretary
Senior Benefits Specialist
UT Tyler
2023 - 2025 Benefits Advisory Committee Members
| VOTING MEMBERS | MEMBERS |
| STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | |
| John Wyatt, Director, Human Resources Office of Human Resources 2102 Alumni Drive, Suite 201 Nacogdoches, TX 75962 P: (936) 468-4075 |
Barbara Hunter, Benefits Manager |
| UT ARLINGTON | |
| Monique Williams, Director of Benefits and Leave Management Office of Human Resources J.D. Wetsel Building 1225 W. Mitchell, Suite 101 Arlington, TX 76019 P: (817) 272-5568 | F:(817) 272-7093 |
Yvette Rodriguez, Senior Benefits Specialist |
| UT AUSTIN | |
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Vacant
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Kelly Lomasney, Principal HR Consultant
Human Resources, Benefits & Leave Management
1616 Guadalupe St., Suite 1.408, J5600
Austin, TX 78701
P: (512) 471-5523 | F: (512) 232-3524
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| UT DALLAS | |
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Marita Yancey, Director of Employee Benefits
800 W. Campbell Road AD-10
Richardson, TX 75080-3021
P: (972) 883-2127 | F: (972) 883-2156
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Pearl Gutierrez, Benefits Manager
800 W. Campbell Road AD-10
Richardson, TX 75080
P: (972) 883-4632 | F: (972) 883-2156
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| UT EL PASO | |
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Florina Barnett, Director of Human Resources
Suite 216 Administration Building
500 W. University Ave.
El Paso, TX 79968
P: (915) 747-5202 | F: (915) 747-5815
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Monica Ramos, Assoc. Director - Benefits
Suite 216 Administration Building
500 W. University Ave.
El Paso, TX 79968
P: (915) 747-5202 | F: (915) 747-5815
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| UT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER HOUSTON | |
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Patricia Hinojosa, SHRM-CP, Director, Payroll & Benefits
7000 Fannin St., Suite 10
Houston, TX 77030
P: (713) 500-3960 | F: (713) 500-3700 |
Jennifer Figueroa, Senior Benefits Analyst
7000 Fannin St., Floor 10 - Suite 1019
Houston, TX 77030
P: (713) 500-3856 | F: (713) 500-0342 |
| UT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER SAN ANTONIO | |
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Veronica Longoria, Benefits Administrator
Office of Human Resources
7411 John Smith Drive, Suite 500
San Antonio, Texas 78229
P: (210) 567-2326
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Lori Ganci, Director
Payroll Services
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900
P: (210) 562-6315
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| UT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER TYLER | |
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Charlesetta Jones, Senior Benefits Specialist
Office of Human Resources
11937 US Highway 271
Tyler, TX 75708-3154
P: (903) 877-7741 | F: (903) 877-5394
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Gracy Buentello, Associate Vice President, HR
Office of Human Resources
3900 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75799
P: (903) 566-7480 | F: (903) 565-5690
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| UT MD ANDERSON | |
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Zina Hayes, MBA, Senior Benefits Representative
HR Total Rewards Benefits
Mid Campus 1 Bldg (1MC)
7007 Bertner Avenue
Houston, TX 77030
P: (713) 745-7262 | F: (713) 745-7160
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Edwin Godfrey, Director
Faculty and Executive Benefits
1515 Holcombe Blvd. - Unit 1660
Houston, TX 77030
P: (713) 794-1100 | F: (713) 794-4812
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| UT MEDICAL BRANCH GALVESTON | |
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Joseph Castorina, Jr., MBA/SPHR, Associate Director, HR Service Center & Benefits
Human Resources
301 University Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77555-0940
P: (409) 747-2345
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Ana Sanchez-Martinez, MBA/MHA, HR Manager, Benefits & HR Service Center
Employee Benefits Services
301 University Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77555-0940
P: (409) 772-2630
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| UT PERMIAN BASIN | |
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Kimberly Campos, Assistant Director of Human Resources
Attn: Human Resources
The University of Texas Permian Basin
4901 East University Blvd.
Odessa, TX 79762
P: (432) 552-3748 | F: (432) 552-3747
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Victoria Macaw, Benefits Manager
Attn: Human Resources
The University of Texas Permian Basin
4901 East University Blvd.
Mesa Building 1224
Odessa, TX 79762
P: (432) 552-2747
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| UT RIO GRANDE VALLEY | |
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Dr. Larae Elias, Director of Employee Benefits & Talent Engagement
Office of Human Resources
1201 West University Drive
Edinburg, TX 78539
P: (956) 665-2516
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Simi Chowdhury, Sr. Benefits Representative
Office of Human Resources
1201 West University Drive
Edinburg, TX 78539
P: (956) 882-7808 | F: (956) 882-7067
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| UT SAN ANTONIO | |
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Georgina Anguiano Elliott, Sr. Benefits Manager
Office of People Excellence
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249
P: (210) 458-4253 | F: (210) 458-7890
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Nnennaya Ikwuagwu, Director of Payroll
Payroll Services
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249
P: (210) 458-8024 | F: (210) 458-4236
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| UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER | |
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Devona Gray, Director, Employee Benefits, Retirement & Wellness Programs
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75390-9023
P: (214) 645-0941 | F: (214) 648-9881
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Kametra Roberson, Supervisor, Employee Benefits & Retirement
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75390-9023
P: (214) 645-0911
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| UT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION | |
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Lesley Ducran, Supervisor, Human Resources
Office of Talent & Innovation
210 W. 7th Street
Austin, TX 78701
P: (512) 499-4673 | F: (512) 499-4395
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Georgina (Gina) Arevalo, Benefits Administrator
Office of Talent & Innovation
210 W. 7th Street
Austin, TX 78701
P: (512) 322-3707 | F: ( 512) 499-4395
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| UT TYLER | |
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Alexandra Garcia, Senior Benefits Specialist
Office of Human Resources
3900 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75799
P: (903) 566-7391 | F: (903) 565-5690
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Gracy Buentello, Associate Vice President, HR
Office of Human Resources
3900 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75799
P: (903) 566-7480 | F: (903) 565-5690
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