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Amanda Hernandez

Amanda Hernandez

TitleAssistant AD | Student-Athlete Engagement (Equestrian)
  • Hometown: Victoria, Texas
  • Joined Texas A&M Athletics: 2016
  • Team Assignment/Responsibilities:
    • Oversight of Student-Athlete Engagement program
    • Equestrian sport administrator
  • Education:
    • M.Ed., Higher Education - Student Affairs (University of Arkansas, 2014)
    • B.S.I.B, International Business - Marketing (University of Arkansas, 2011)
  • Athletic/Professional Background:
    • Student-Athlete Affairs Coordinator, Iowa State University (2014-16)
    • Student-Athlete Development Graduate Assistant, University of Arkansas (2013-14)
    • Center for Community Engagement Graduate Intern, University of Arkansas (2013)
    • Academic Services Graduate Assistant, University of Arkansas (2012-13)
    • Recruiting Project Coordinator, Sam's Club Corporate Headquarters (2011)
    • Softball Student-Athlete, University of Arkansas (2007-11)
  • Best Part of my Job: Helping student-athletes to recognize their incredible potential when it comes to life after graduation and watching them develop confidence in their knowledge, abilities, and skills outside of the field/court/track/course/arena/pool!
  • Favorite Quote: "Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you." - Walt Whitman
  • Family/Interests: Amanda and her husband Gus have two children; Matthew (7) and Gabriela (4)