Meet the Hart Center Team

The Hart Center team is here to help you get the most out of your time at SMU. We encourage you to visit often and take advantage of the many opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • Kathy Hubbard headshot

    Kathy Hubbard

    Interim Executive Director
    214-768-3033
    khubbard@smu.edu


  • A headshot of Junior Ortiz, a member of the Lyle School of Engineering Faculty.

    Junior Ortiz

    Research Faculty
    214-768-1075
    junioro@smu.edu

    Junior is available to assist students with Leadership development, FE Exam, SURF Internship Program, Supplemental Instruction, and KNW2300. Email Junior with questions or to schedule an appointment.

  • A headshot of Linda Parker, a member of the Lyle School of Engineering Faculty.

    Linda Parker

    Director of Career
    214-768-1845
    lcparker@smu.edu

    Linda is available to meet with undergraduate and graduate students regarding career development and employment offer negotiations. Email Linda with questions or to schedule an appointment.

  • A headshot of Julie Ellis, a member of the Lyle School of Engineering Faculty.

    Julie Ellis

    Coordinator for Graduate Student Experience and Enrollment Management
    214-768-4556
    jellis@smu.edu

    Julie is available to assist with graduate student records. Email Julie with questions or to schedule an appointment.

  • A headshot of Maddie Do, a graduate assistant in the Lyle School of Engineering.

    Maddie Do

    Graduate Assistant
    dom@smu.edu

    Maddie is available to meet with undergraduate and graduate students regarding career development. Email Maddie with questions to schedule an appointment.

  • A headshot of Ian Grey, a graduate assistant in the Lyle School of Engineering.

    Ian Grey

    Graduate Assistant
    214-406-8084
    igrey@smu.edu

    Ian is available to assist students with the Grand Challenges Scholars Program and the development of leadership programming. Email Ian with questions or to schedule an appointment.

  • A headshot of Bree Lowry, a graduate assistant in the Lyle School of Engineering.

    Bree Lowry

    Graduate Assistant
    bflowry@smu.edu

    Bree is available to assist students with the Grand Challenges Scholars Program and the development of leadership programming. Email Bree with questions or to schedule an appointment.

 

Ambassadors

A headshot of Daniela Castillo, a Heart Center Team Ambassador in the Lyle School of Engineering.

Daniela Castillo

EMIS & Economics, Class of 2022 
"My favorite thing about working at the Hart Center is that it allows me to be more aware of events and resources that can help me prepare for my career!"
A headshot of Ryan Dayal, a Heart Center Team Ambassador in the Lyle School of Engineering.

Ryan Dayal

Civil Engineering, Class of 2023
"My favorite thing about working in the Hart Center is having the opportunity to meet new people every day."
A headshot of Hannah Koehler, a Heart Center Team Ambassador in the Lyle School of Engineering.

Hannah Koehler

EMIS, Class of 2022
"My experience at the Hart Center has been both professionally rewarding and extremely entertaining due to our enthusiastic and friendly team."
A headshot of Madi Tedrow, a Heart Center Team Ambassador in the Lyle School of Engineering.

Madi Tedrow

EMIS, Class of 2022
"I love how the Hart Center connects everyone in Lyle, from current to future students, professors to advisors, and everyone in between."