Office of Government and Community Relations
Th Office of Government and Community Relations coordinates the efforts of the four UH System universities to work with elected officials, administrative agencies and community organizations to advance the priorities of the system and its individual institutions. Emphasizing an engaged and comprehensive approach, the office focuses on establishing collaborative partnerships within the community, implementing a proactive external affairs program and maintaining mutually productive relationships with government entities.
Jason Smith, Vice Chancellor for Government and Community Relations, heads the operation, which has offices in Houston and Austin.
Houston Office
University of Houston System
Office of Government and Community Relations
4302 University Drive, Suite 108
Houston, TX 77204-2100
Telephone: 832-842-9064
Austin Office
University of Houston System
Office of Government and Community Relations
1005 Congress Ave., Suite 820
Austin, TX 78701
Telephone: 512-499-8787
DC Office
University of Houston System
Office of Government and Community Relations
733 Tenth Street, NW, 9th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20001
Telephone: 713-743-9099
Jason Smith
Vice Chancellor/Vice President for Government and Community Relations
Jsmith10@uh.edu
Deidra Garcia (Austin, TX)
Associate Vice Chancellor
Dgarcia1@uh.edu
Demetrio Hernandez (Austin, TX)
Associate Vice Chancellor for State Budget
Dvherna4@central.uh.edu
Megan Schneider (Washington, D.C.)
Associate Vice Chancellor for Federal Relations
Mschnei4@central.uh.edu
Sara Lujan Donatto (Houston, TX)
Executive Director of Operations and Local Relations
Selujan@uh.edu
Ilze Benavides (Houston, TX)
Administrative Operations Coordinator
ilbenavi@central.uh.edu
Ximena Mondragon (Houston, TX)
Community Relations Director
xsmondra@central.uh.edu