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.
Linda Parker
Director of Career
214-768-1845
lcparker@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.
Katelyn Godsey
Senior Program Specialist, Career
214-768-1843
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.
Alexis Hinojosa
Research Assistant
amhinojosa@smu.edu
Alexis is available to meet with undergraduate and graduate students regarding career development. Email Alexis with questions to schedule an appointment.
Ian Grey
Graduate Assistant
214-406-8084
igrey@smu.edu
Ian is available to assist students with the Grand Challenge Scholars Program and the development of leadership programming. Email Ian with questions or to schedule an appointment.
Lillie Loncar
Graduate Assistant
lloncar@smu.edu
Lillie is available to assist students with the Grand Challenge Scholars Program and the development of leadership programming. Email Lillie with questions or to schedule an appointment.
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."