Dr. Norma Guerra, Ph.D.
VP of Governance
Council Term: 2021-2024
University of Texas at San Antonio
Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Diversity and Inclusion and Professor
Dr. Norma S. Guerra is a professor and the Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Texas at San Antonio, a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and recent Excelencia Award recipient. Her public higher education work spans more than 30 years during which time she has served in academic, business, administrative, and student affairs advocating for students from underserved, underrepresented and minoritized communities. She also serves as Associate Dean for undergraduate students and faculty affairs within her College, Education and Human Development, which centers her commitment to students and faculty.
Dr. Guerra is a research-practitioner. She is the creator and developer of the LIBRE Model, a strength-based approach designed to facilitate problem-solving through a social-emotional and cognitive lens. She is an active scholar, authoring three books and numerous articles written to inform improved HSI practices through recognizing and understanding engagement styles and their implications for problem-solving. Currently Dr. Guerra serves as co-chair of the university Inclusive Excellence Board and works collaboratively with members of her College in mentoring underrepresented faculty and students. She developed and supported a college-department partnership with the counseling department to provide transitional support to undergraduate and graduate students as they work to develop their new careers.
Dr. Guerra is a first-generation college graduate, having earned a bachelor’s degree in Education from Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas; a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas; and a doctoral degree in Educational (School) Psychology from Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. She is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology and also licensed as a Professional Counselor and Supervisor.