Karina Ogunlana

Karina Ogunlana is currently the Manager for Student Leadership & Advising at The University of Texas at Austin, beginning in September 2023. Prior to this role, Karina held multiple positions at Texas State University, including Senior Coordinator for Community Engagement Programs and Assistant Director for Student Connections and Belonging, contributing significantly to diversity, inclusion, and student engagement initiatives from July 2017 to September 2023. Earlier experience includes roles such as Top Scholars Coordinator and various graduate internships focused on student retention and orientation. Karina earned a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and a Bachelor of Arts in Women's and Gender Studies from Texas A&M University, followed by a Master’s Degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Texas State University.