The Office of Government and Community Relations coordinates the efforts of the three 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.

Jason Smith
Vice Chancellor, Government and Community Relations (UH System)
Vice President, Government and Community Relations (UH Main)
Jsmith10@uh.edu

Sara Lujan Donatto (Houston, TX)
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Local Relations and Strategic Initiatives (UH System)
Assistant Vice President, Local Relations and Strategic Initiatives (UH Main)
Selujan@uh.edu

Ximena Mondragon (Houston, TX)
Senior Director, Community Relations
xsmondra@central.uh.edu

Ilze Benavides (Houston, TX)
Executive Administrative Assistant
ilbenavi@central.uh.edu

Megan Schneider (Washington, D.C.)
Associate Vice Chancellor, Federal Relations
Mschnei4@central.uh.edu

Deidra Garcia (Austin, TX)
Senior Associate Vice Chancellor, State Relations
Dgarcia1@uh.edu

Demetrio Hernandez (Austin, TX)
Associate Vice Chancellor, State Budget
Dvherna4@central.uh.edu