Residence Hall Staff

Tayren Mangolini-Thomas graduated from Texas State University with a B.A. in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement. Through undergraduate experience he became to love working, mentoring, and helping his fellow students while being a resident assistant for two years. After completing school he became a police officer for Grand Prairie Police Department. As a police officer he was able to learn and polish necessary skills to become a better leader. Tayren discovered through his police career that he felt like something was missing. That something was his passion for mentoring and working with students. Tayren lives by the words: pride, commitment, respect, and service. Believing that these words are necessary when it comes to putting your best foot forward and reaching that level of success in said career.