Staff
Kimberly Thornton, Ed.D. (She, Her)
Senior Director, Center for Campus Life
Kimberly Thornton is currently the Senior Director for Center for Campus Life (CCL) at Texas Tech University. The Center for Campus Life includes the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life, the Spirt Office, Student Involvement, the TTU Food Pantry, the LGBTQ program, and the Red to Black Peer Financial Coaching program. She has over 15 years of experience in Student Affairs in the areas of Student Activities, Greek Life, Community Service, Leadership, Career Services, and Admissions.
She received a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from Louisiana State University (LSU), a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, and a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership – Higher Administration at Louisiana Tech University.
She is an active alumni member of Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity. Kimberly is an avid LSU and Red Raider fan.
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Joie LeRette, M.Ed. (She, Her)
Associate Director, Fraternity & Sorority Life
Joie, originally from Iowa, attended Iowa State University, where she graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies with a minor in History in 2015. Joie received her Master's Degree in Professional Counseling at the University of West Georgia. She has been serving the fraternity and sorority members at Texas Tech since 2017. In her free time, Joie can be found playing with her dog Norman and trying new bakes and recipes to share with her team.
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Alexis Ortiz, M.Ed. (She, Her)
Assistant Director, Fraternity & Sorority Life
Alexis is a 2x Red Raider Graduate, obtaining her Bachelors in History and Masters in Higher Education Administration from Texas Tech. Alexis has been a proud Red Raider since 2014, serving in various roles such as involved student leader, Student Assistant, Graduate Assistant, and now a full-time staff member. Alexis is passionate about culturally-based fraternal organizations, and leadership development. In her free time, Alexis can be found watching reality TV and spending time with her husband and three dachshunds.
Alexis is a proud and financial member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
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Melina Barboza
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Graduate Assistant, Fraternity & Sorority Life
Melina is a first-year graduate student from Corpus Christi, Texas. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Higher Education Administration. She graduated from Texas Tech University in December 2020 with her Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science. In her free time, Melina enjoys spending time with her puppy Nebula, watching The Golden Girls, or going to H-E-B.
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Taylor Harris
Graduate Assistant, Fraternity & Sorority Life
Taylor is a first-year graduate student from Fort Worth, Texas. Taylor graduated from Tarleton State University with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies with a minor in English in May of 2021. She is currently pursuing a Master's in Higher Education Administration. In her free time, Taylor enjoys cooking and spending time with friends.
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Erica Richardson (She, Her)
Student Assistant, Fraternity & Sorority Life 
Erica is a third-year undergraduate student from Dallas, Texas. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor in Psychology with a minor in Health. In her free time, Erica enjoys shopping, reading, and trying new restaurants.
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Texas Tech University, Student Union Building 024, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
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Email
fsl@ttu.edu