Susan Ballabina was recently selected as the new president of Texas A&M University. Now Dr. Ballabina has announced the appointment of several women to posts within the Office of the President.
Holly Shive was appointed chief of staff. She most recently served as chief presidential communications officer in the President’s Office. Over the last 15 years, Shive has held leadership roles across the Texas A&M System including the Health Science Center, Texas A&M AgriLife, and the Division of Marketing and Communications.
Kala McCain, who previously served as assistant vice president for enterprise communications and governance within the Division of Marketing and Communications, will be the new chief of presidential communications. McCain earned a bachelor’s degree in agricultural leadership and development and a master’s degree in agricultural leadership, education, and communications from Texas A&M University.
Carla Vogel was named chief legal affairs officer. Also, she will remain a TAMU System employee in the Office of General Counsel, where she works in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group. Before joining the legal staff at the university in 2022, she was in private practice primarily focused on corporate transactions, education, and employment issues. Vogel earned her law degree from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio.