Dr. Leah Mulligan
Executive Director of Campus Activities and Leadership Initiatives
Leah Mulligan is originally from Crockett, Texas. She received both her bachelor's degree in psychology in 2000 and her master's degree in counseling in 2002 from SHSU and recently graduated with her Ed.D. in Higher Education. While working to obtain her graduate degree, Mulligan worked for Career Services as the on-campus recruiting coordinator and was in charge of the MonsterTRAK system. Previously, she worked as the assistant director for Alumni Relations, and has lived in Huntsville since 1996. Leah is married to a SHSU Alumni David Mulligan. They recently welcomed a future bearkat into their lives, McKenzie. They also have four dogs: Sam, Bella, Whiskey and Chloe.
Angie Taylor
Director of Leadership Intiatives
Angie Taylor, Director of Leadership Intiatives for the Department of Student Activities, is originally from Comanche, Texas. She graduated from Texas A&M University in 2003 with a BBA in Information and Operations Management and from SHSU in 2005 with a Master of Education degree in Instructional Leadership. Angie oversees the coordinators for Leadership/Service and MSS. She also serves as the coordinator for student organizations and assists the office in assessment and budgetary matters. Angie serves on the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Initiatve, the SHSU Homecoming Committee, the Official Ring Committee and the SHSU Memorial Museum Board of Directors. Outside the office, Angie is a member of University Heights Baptist Church, Seven Hills Running Club and enjoys running, reading, working in the yard and playing piano. She is married to Trey Taylor, teacher and varsity boys soccer coach at Huntsville High School.
Brandon Cooper
Associate Director of Student Activities
Brandon Cooper, Associate Director for the Department of Student Activities is originally from Huntsville, Texas. He obtained his bachelors degree in Journalism/Public Relations with minors in Mass Communication and French from Sam Houston State University in 2005. Brandon oversees the planning and implementation of several University Special Events. He is also a member of the SHSU Homecoming Committee, the Battle of the Piney Woods Committee, the University Special Events Committee and the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Initiative. Currently he is an active member in the Huntsville/Walker County Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Huntsville Hospital Auxiliary. Brandon received his Master's degree in Instructional Leadership with an emphasis in Higher Education Administration from SHSU in May of 2011.
Chuck Collins
Assistant Director
Chuck Collins, Assistant Director for the Department of Student Activities, began working at Sam Houston State University in the fall of 2007. Before arriving at SHSU, Chuck graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Science and minor in Business Administration from Texas A&M University. Chuck advises Program Council, which is the SHSU student programming board. As a group, they plan all on-campus, general student activities delivering a variety of programming varying in focus from entertainment to multicultural to educational. Chuck is also the chair of HAVEN, a GLTBQ safe zone program and has recently completed his Master’s degree at SHSU in Sociology.
Meredith Conrey
CLS Coordinator
Meredith Conrey, Center for Leadership & Service Coordinator, is originally from Houston, Texas. She received both her bachelor’s degree in Speech Communication in 2004 and her master’s degree in Educational Administration with a focus in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education in 2006 from Texas A&M University. Prior to working at SHSU, Meredith worked at Baylor University in Campus Living & Learning. In her free time, Meredith enjoys watching basketball and football, reading, baking, and spending time with family and friends.
Donielle Miller
Multicultural Coordinator
Donielle Miller, Multicultural Coordinator, is originally from Houston, Texas, As an alumnus of Sam Houston State University she double majored in Management and Marketing obtaining her degree in the Spring of 2009. After graduation Donielle accepted the position, Coordinator of Multicultural Student Services. Donielle advises several student organizations such as SAMentors, Students on a Quest for Unity and Diversity (S.Q.U.A.D.), and Diversity Council, which hosts the annual Diversity Leadership Conference on the SHSU campus. Donielle recently received her Master's in Higher Education Administration.
Brian McColpin
Spirit Programs Coordinator
Brian McColpin serves as the Spirit Programs Coordinator. Prior to arriving at Sam Houston State University, McColpin was the Spirit Coordinator for Iowa Western Community College. McColpin is a staff member for Universal Cheerleader's Association (UCA). He has worked for UCA for the last eight years. He is currently a head instructor and member of the UCA College Staff.. He is a native of Wichita, Kansas and earned an associate’s degree from Coffeyville Community College. He transferred to Morehead State University and received a bachelor’s degree in University Studies with a minor in Women’s Studies in 2005. McColpin says he is "very happy about becoming a part of the Bearkat Family!"
Alexis Haecker
Staff Assistant III
Alexis Haecker, Staff Assistant III for Student Activities, was born in Toledo, Ohio and moved to Texas at a very young age. She graduated high school from Trinity ISD in Trinity, Texas. She is currently enrolled at Sam Houston State University working toward a degree in Finance and Banking. Alexis is married to Jason Haecker of Georgetown, Texas and they currently reside in Huntsville. Hobbies include competitive barrel racing, raising and training competitive coon hounds, working out, and reading. Alexis is very excited to be a member of the SHSU Bearkat family!
