Governmental Relations | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Governmental Relations

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Mission

  • Represents TTUHSC with elected officials, Federal agencies and legislative stakeholders in the pursuit of the funding and advancement of the institute's legislative initiatives
  • Works with TTUHSC leadership in the development of state/federal funding initiatives
  • Aligns state/federal initiatives with corporate/foundation-based funding opportunities
  • Collaborates and augments TTUHSC initiatives with the Texas Tech University System

Support Role

  • Leads and coordinates all matters relating to external communications with state and federal governmental entities
  • Monitors state and federal legislation and garners support necessary to the operations and advancement of TTUHSC

Contact Us

 

Smiley Garcia
SMILEY GARCIA

SENIOR DIRECTOR GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
806.743.2095

 imaage of Jordan Bell
JORDAN BELL

GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COORDINATOR
806.743.2786