Alumni Association

Dr. Amanda L. Roberts is currently a Research Scientist PhD for the DoD Defense Health Agency who supports the Armed Forces at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas.

Dr. Roberts graduated from UIW earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry with a minor in Biology in 2010. After graduating, Dr. Roberts maintained the UIW mission to be committed to educational excellence with Jesus Christ as the center of her life while earning her Master’s in Chemistry from the University of Arizona and PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.

As a passionate community leader who values life-long learning, she became an Adjunct Instructor of Chemistry at UIW in 2014 and a Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry at UIW in 2022.

Dr. Roberts’ commitment to teach the next generation of young STEM leaders was demonstrated with her work as the co-Principal Investigator for UIW Girls in Engineering Mathematics and Science (GEMS) program.

Dr. Roberts continues to teach, inspire, and maintain connections with UIW alumni. Dr. Roberts’ goal as the President is to continue to support UIW scholars, UIW athletes, and San Antonio community through the wonderful work of the UIW Alumni Association.

With her excellent communication skills she will maintain the responsibilities of focusing on fostering lifelong relationships among alumni and UIW. Her pride and engagement with UIW administration, faculty, students, parents, and staff will continue to expand the networking and professional development within San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, and other places that our UIW alumni reside.

Annie Sustaita graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Development and currently serves as the association’s secretary. Living out the Mission of the University is something Sustaita continues to prioritize in her professional career at USAA, where she currently serves as a business process owner. As a business process owner at one of the leading providers of insurance, investing and banking solutions to members of the U.S. military and veterans, Sustaita's education at UIW prepared her for the day-to-day duties of a fast-paced working environment. Her passion and dedication on the UIW Alumni Association Board allows other graduates to have an impact on their communities, even years after graduation.