The Hart Center team is here to help you get the most out of your time at SMU. We encourage you to visit often and take advantage of the many opportunities for personal and professional development.
Bruce Gnade, Ph.D.
Executive Director & Professor of Practice
214-768-1717
bgnade@smu.edu
Dr. Gnade is available to meet with students regarding research questions, supplemental instruction, and chemistry. Email Dr. Gnade or walk into his office, which is located in the Hart Center.
Junior Ortiz
Research Faculty
214-768-1075
junioro@smu.edu
Junior is available to assist students with Leadership development, FE Exam, SURF Internship Program, Supplemental Instruction, and KNW2300. Email Junior with questions or to schedule an appointment.
Kathy Hubbard
Director of Leadership
214-768-3033
khubbard@smu.edu
Kathy is available to connect students to leadership and professional development tools. Email Kathy regarding the Lyle mentoring program, Grand Challenge Scholars Program, Hart Leadership Assessment, KNW 2300, and senior design expo.
Linda Parker
Director of Career
214-768-1845
lcprker@smu.edu
Linda is available to meet with undergraduate and graduate students regarding career development and employment offer negotiations. Email Linda with questions or to schedule an appointment.
Beryl Hellinghausen
Senior Program Specialist, Leadership
214-768-1780
mhellinghaus@smu.edu
Beryl is available to assist students with the Grand Challenge Scholars Program and Lyle student organizations. Email Beryl with questions or to schedule an appointment.
Katelyn Godsey
Senior Program Specialist, Career
214-768-2189
katelyng@smu.edu
Katelyn is available to meet with graduate students regarding career development and employment offer negotiations. Email Katelyn with questions or to schedule an appointment.
Julie Ellis
Coordinator for Graduate Student Experience and Enrollment Management
214-768-4556
jellis@smu.edu
Julie is available to assist with graduate student records. Email Julie with questions or to schedule an appointment.
Haileigh Pettigrew
Graduate Assistant
214-768-1799
hpettigrew@smu.edu
Haileigh is available to meet with undergraduate and graduate students regarding career development. Email Haileigh with questions to schedule an appointment.
Santiago Aguero
Civil Engineering, Class of 2021
"I have gained so much understanding with Handshake and other tools to boost my opportunities of getting a job once I graduate."
"I have gained so much understanding with Handshake and other tools to boost my opportunities of getting a job once I graduate."
Daniela Castillo
EMIS & Economics, Class of 2022
"My favorite thing about working at the Hart Center is that it allows me to be more aware of events and resources that can help me prepare for my career!"
"My favorite thing about working at the Hart Center is that it allows me to be more aware of events and resources that can help me prepare for my career!"
Ryan Dayal
Civil Engineering, Class of 2023
"My favorite thing about working in the Hart Center is having the opportunity to meet new people every day."
"My favorite thing about working in the Hart Center is having the opportunity to meet new people every day."
Hannah Koehler
EMIS, Class of 2022
"My experience at the Hart Center has been both professionally rewarding and extremely entertaining due to our enthusiastic and friendly team."
"My experience at the Hart Center has been both professionally rewarding and extremely entertaining due to our enthusiastic and friendly team."
Madi Tedrow
EMIS, Class of 2022
"I love how the Hart Center connects everyone in Lyle, from current to future students, professors to advisors, and everyone in between."
"I love how the Hart Center connects everyone in Lyle, from current to future students, professors to advisors, and everyone in between."
Andy Tran
Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2021
"I enjoy the networking opportunities the Hart Center has to offer."
"I enjoy the networking opportunities the Hart Center has to offer."