Staff

Bio: A UTA alumna (BA - Sociology) possessing creative talents, a passion for public service, and extensive administrative experience, she oversees daily operations while devising and implementing strategies to promote the Department's many academic and public outreach programs.

Bio: Jourdan has experience in a variety of administrative and customer service roles. Before her season as a stay-at-home parent, she worked in administration for a nonprofit where she spent most of her time managing communications. As the Department of History’s Administrative Assistant, Jourdan looks forward to aiding in daily operations and getting to know everyone!

Bio: Joseph Carpenter served eight years in the United States Air Force Medical Corps and is a veteran of Desert Storm. After his military career, he spent 25 years in medical device and insurance sales before pursuing his life-long passion for history. Joe has a B.A. in History with a minor in Military History, as well as an M.A. in History (with Public History and Archives certificates) - both from UTA. Since 2020, Joe has worked as an Oral Historian for UTA & Texas Tech's Vietnam Center and Archive, collecting and documenting the experiences of U.S. military veterans. With his extensive life experience and sincere dedication to sharing the stories of those who have lived history, Joe brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to his position.