Representatives of Academic Enterprise

Dr. Lee is a veterinarian with a specialty in laboratory animal medicine. She earned her B.S. in Biomedical Science (2010) and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (2014) from Texas A&M University. After veterinary school, she attended Colorado State University to complete a veterinary residency in Comparative Medicine as well as her graduate degree (M.S. in Microbiology, studying prions). In 2017 she traveled here to UTMB for a position as a Clinical Veterinarian with the Animal Resources Center. Dr. Lee has a special interest in biocontainment and infectious disease and enjoy teaching and training. In 2020, she became a diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine and now holds the position of Senior Clinical Veterinarian. Outside of veterinary medicine, she is passionate about gardening, writing speculative fiction, and she is an active volunteer firefighter for the League City Fire Department.

Isaac is the Information Systems Team Leader for Academic Affairs department in School of Medicine. He has been with UTMB for 22 years. When Isaac joined UTMB in 1999, he worked for School of Nursing as a Network Support Specialist. He later moved up to become a System Analyst and Team Leader for School of Nursing Multi-Media Lab. He also served as President of Staff Assembly for UTMB School of Nursing in 2006/2007.

In his current role as Information Systems Team Leader, Isaac manages the educational technology support team for Academic Affairs. Isaac and his team provides technical support for various educational technology systems (Blackboard Learning Management System, New Innovations, Peerceptiv, Panopto Lecture Capturing System, PollEveryWhere, Evaluations Systems) used by medical students, faculty, and staff. Isaac is responsible for maintaining existing systems as well as developing new web applications for departments under SOM Academic Affairs. He also provides training for staff and/or faculty on use of educational technology tools and serves as Blackboard system administrator for School of Medicine.

Isaac received a Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Computer Information Systems from University of Houston-Clear Lake.

Burgandy has been with UTMB since 2012. She started her career with UTMB in Radiology as a Business Coordinator. In 2017, she transferred to the School of Nursing in the Office of Admissions and Academic Affairs. She manages, coordinates, and directly supports the administrative activities for the admissions processes for Graduate (MSN and Doctorate in Nursing Practice) students and Baccalaureate (RN-BSN) students. She served as chair for the Staff Assembly committee for School of Nursing and now serves as chair for the Social Committee for School of Nursing.

Erica is the Assistant Director of Financial aid. She has served the University for almost 20 years, beginning her career at UTMB in 2002 at the Moody Medical Library. She has held several different positions with Academic Enterprise working her way from the Library to Enrollment Services to Financial Aid. She has worn many hats and acquired knowledge from all areas of Academic Enterprise that has allowed her to become an asset and successful in her role as Assistant Director.

As the Assistant Director, Erica provides support for all UTMB Schools (SON, SHP & GSBS). She is responsible for providing support and managing financial aid operations for the institution. Her primary responsibilities include monitoring & validating eligibility for all Title IV and private financial aid and working directly with students to ensure that their financial aid needs are met.

Erica earned her Bachelor of Science in Public Service Leadership from the University of Houston – Clear Lake.