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CAFNR Leadership

The team behind the mission.

The people leading teaching, research, and Extension across the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources.

College Leadership Team

Deans & directors

Kwaku Addo
KA

Kwaku Addo

Interim Dean & Director of Land Grant Programs

Leads the college's land-grant mission across academics, research, and Extension.

Carolyn J. Williams
CW

Carolyn J. Williams, Ph.D.

Executive Associate Director, PVAMU Extension

Directs Extension's research-based outreach across 55+ Texas counties.

Erdogan Memili
EM

Erdogan Memili, Ph.D.

Executive Associate Director, CAFNR Research

Leads the college's research enterprise and its centers, including the IGRC.

Lal Almas
LA

Lal Almas, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Academic Programs

Oversees the college's undergraduate and graduate academic programs.

College Leadership Support Team

Directors & managers

Vanessa Wright
VW

Vanessa Wright

Executive Director, Strategy & Compliance

Guides the college's strategy and compliance operations.

Ashwani Srivastava
AS

Ashwani Srivastava

Director, Agro-Innovation & Technology Center

Leads technology and innovation initiatives across the college.

Kimbria Worley
KW

Kimbria Worley

Director, Program & Staff Development

Supports staff growth and program development college-wide.

Tekedra Pierre
TP

Tekedra Pierre

Director, Information & Impact Center

Directs the college's information, data, and impact reporting.

Kanayo Ugboaja
KU

Kanayo Ugboaja

Director, Business Operations

Manages the college's business and financial operations.

Poppy Johnson
PJ

Poppy Johnson

Community Services Manager

Coordinates community service programs and partnerships.

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