Ana Esparza

Anna G. Esparza is an experienced professional in academic advising and student support services, currently serving as the Director of the College of Public Service Advising Services at the University of Houston-Downtown since August 1998. In this role, Anna provides leadership to Academic Success Coordinators, oversees long-range planning and budgeting for the College Advising Center, and facilitates graduation application approvals while maintaining communication with students. Previous positions include Assistant Director and Project Coordinator/Recruiter, where Anna advised students, developed degree plans, and engaged in recruitment activities. Anna holds a Master of Arts in Sociology from Texas Southern University and a Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences from the University of Houston-Downtown. Anna also completed an internship with Planned Parenthood Federation of America.