Troy Hopkins
Director, Undergraduate Career Counseling
Troy Hopkins, JD, PHR, SHRM-CP is the Director of Undergraduate Career Counseling at the Rockwell Career Center and the Co-Instructor of BUSI 3302, Connecting Bauer to Business.
Troy has been with the Bauer College since 2006 and the University of Houston since 2003. Troy has worked at Texas universities since 1997, starting at the University of Texas at San Antonio where he earned a B.A. in Political Science. Troy earned his law degree from South Texas College of Law Houston while working full-time at Bauer College. Troy has earned the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and SHRM-CP certifications and is a member of the Texas State Bar.
Megan Bauml
Assistant Director, Undergraduate Career Services
Megan is the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Career Services, and also serves as the Career Counselor for Accounting Specialty Programs students (PPA, CAP, MS Accy, Accounting Certificates). She has been in this role since 2008. Prior to coming to the University of Houston, Megan worked in recruiting, training, and workforce development, managing a nationwide college recruiting program, and assisting with on-boarding and succession planning. She graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Science in Business with concentrations in Marketing and Business Management, and has lived in Houston since 2005.
Academic Categories
AccountingAudience
BBA/MSAccyGrace Rivera
Career Development Specialist
Grace is the Finance Career Development Specialist at the Rockwell Career Center. Prior to coming to the University of Houston in June of 2023, she worked in various areas including club advising, career coaching, residence life, and admissions and financial aid at Baylor University and the University of Maryland. Grace received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Baylor University and a Master of Education in Higher Education, Student Affairs from the University of Maryland, College Park.
Specialties and Interests
FinanceAcademic Categories
FinanceAudience
BBA/MSAccyChris Porras
Career Development Specialist
Chris is the Career Development Specialist for the Supply Chain Management and Management students at the Rockwell Career Center. Prior to joining Bauer, Chris worked for 4 different colleges and universities (including UH) within the field of collegiate recreation & wellness and spent a couple of years working in public recreation and non-profit recreation. Chris earned his Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Parks Administration with a minor in Athletic Coaching from Illinois State University and a Master in Higher Education and Leadership Policy Studies from the University of Houston.
Specialties and Interests
BBA Management, BBA Supply ChainAcademic Categories
ManagementSupply Chain Management (SCM)Amanda Ware
Career Development Specialist
Amanda Ware is the Management Information Systems Career Development Specialist at the Rockwell Career Center in the Bauer College of Business. Amanda has worked in higher education since 2007 in multiple roles including Career Counselor, Academic Advisor, and Administrative Assistant. Amanda received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from St. Edwards University.
Specialties and Interests
Management Information SystemsAcademic Categories
Management Information Systems (MIS)Amanda Wysinger
Career Development Specialist
Amanda is the Career Development Specialist for Marketing and Entrepreneurship students at the Rockwell Career Center. She has worked for the University of Houston for over 5 years while previously serving as an Academic Advisor for MARK, MANA, & ENTR students. Prior to her time at Bauer, Amanda has worked in various Higher Education roles as a graduate admissions counselor, graduate academic advisor, and as a graduate assistant of MBA/MPP admissions and recruitment. Amanda received a Bachelor of Arts in History from Agnes Scott College and a Master of Business Administration in Marketing from Mills College.
