Delina Barrera, Ph.D.

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1 Delina Barrera, Ph.D. Business/Social and Behavioral Sciences Department Adjunct Government Instructor 1902 N. Loop 499 Harlingen, TX EDUCATION: Doctorate in Political Science, Texas Tech University, May Major in Public Administration, minor in health policy and administration and comparative politics. Masters in Public Administration, Texas Tech University, May Bachelor of Science-Psychology-Texas A&M University, December PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: January 2012 to present Lecturer, University of Texas Pan American, Edinburg, TX Teach political science classes January 2012 to present Adjunct Instructor, Texas State Technical College, Harlingen, TX Teach online government classes August 2000 to August 2002 Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College, Brownsville, TX Teach government classes in the Social Science Department Program development Grant writing August 1998 to August Assistant Professor, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS Teach Masters and Doctoral level course in public policy and management Dissertation Advisement SACS Accreditation Review Team August 1997 to May 1998 Visiting Professor, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS Teach Masters and Doctoral level courses in public policy and management

Masters in Public Administration, Texas Tech University, May 1985. Bachelor of Science-Psychology-Texas A&M University, December 1983.

2 August 1992 to May Teaching Assistant, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX Teach political Science classes July 1991 to August 1992 Instructor, University of Texas-Pan American, Edinburg, TX Teach political science classes January 1991 to July 1991, and part-time through August 1992 Instructor, Texas Southmost College, Brownsville, TX Teach government classes INDUSTRY WORK EXPERIENCE: September 2002 to June 2012 BCIC Executive Director, City of Brownsville Reports and performs administrative services for a City Commission appointed Non Profit Corporation Board. Manages City Departmental budget and budgets related to the Corporation. Monitors contracts and performance on contracts executed by Board to applicants. Maintains and fosters relationships with members of the community to further the City and Board s purpose. Performs work and special projects as assigned by the City Manager s office Consulting Cross-Site Technical Assistance Provided for the Department of Housing and Urban Development s Office of University Partnerships (OUP) for FY 2002 Community Outreach Partnership Centers (COPC) Program applicants. Evaluator for the Weed and Seed Project in Brownsville, Texas, which is funded through the Department of Justice, December 2001 to August Evaluator for the Brownsville Alliance for Science and Education (BASE), which is grant funded through the Kellogg Foundation and the Houston Endowment, December 2001 to December Nonprofit Management Course Curriculum Developer and Trainer for the Mississippi Consortium for International Development (MCID) and European Humanities University, Minsk Belarus, April Grant Writer and technical assistance in conjunction with Dr. George Amadee for the New Orleans Health Care Corporation, March, 2000.

classes January 1991 to July 1991, and part-time through August 1992 Instructor, Texas Southmost College, Brownsville, TX Teach government classes INDUSTRY WORK EXPERIENCE: September 2002 to June

3 Grant Writer and technical assistance in conjunction with Dr. George Amadee for the New Orleans Health Care Corporation, November, Presenter for the Leadership Development for Access to Health and Disability- Related Services Program of the Institute for Disability Studies: "Understanding the Policy Process: A Survey Lesson for Advocacy," August 28, Evaluator for the City of Jackson "Performance Based Budgeting-Validation of Measures" under the Department of Public Policy & Administration, Jackson State University, May Presenter for the Leadership Development for Access to Health and Disability- Related Services Program of the Institute for Disability Studies: "The Development of Health Care Policy: National and State," April 24, April 1990 to October Program Administrator-Parents Against Substance Abuse Program, Laredo State Center, Laredo, TX Manages program operations. Supervises staff (Clinical Psychologist, Caseworkers, Community Aides) Establishes program policies and procedures. Monitors fiscal and contractual agreements with granting agency. February 1988 to January 1990 Clinic Manager, Brownsville Community Health Center, Brownsville, TX Manages daily operations of the clinic. Supervises the Billing, Insurance and Eligibility Departments and is the direct supervisor of the Medical Records Supervisor and the Housekeeping Supervisor and supervises other personnel as needed. Develops and implements policies and procedures (e.g. Billing/Collections, Medical Records, Medical Care Computer System and Safety and Infection Control) November 1987 to February 1988 Labor Market Analyst Intern, Cameron County Private Industry Council, Brownsville, TX Gathers data on local labor market needs through interview and research. Designs questionnaires for interview/research purposes. Develops format to process, compile and analyze data. Surveys local labor market.

4 July 1985 to August 1987 Jr. Internal Auditor, Internal Auditor, Senior Internal Auditor, City of Austin, Austin, TX Performs financial and performance audits of City departments, programs, activities, and functions. Evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and management operations. Analyzes data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud, or lack of compliance with management s established policies and procedures. Supervises Junior and Internal Auditors. April 1987 to August 1987 Tax Examiner, Internal Revenue Service, Austin, TX Perfects and close applications for Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) on all master files. Examines forms for completeness. Performs research to determine if taxpayer has previously been assigned a TIN. Contacts taxpayers and state charter offices as necessary for clarifying information. Assigns TINs and establishes filing requirements. May 1984 to August 1984 Program Analyst Intern, Texas Legislative Budget Board, Austin, TX Evaluates the history, current usage, effectiveness, and cost/benefit of policy and programs that have affected medical education and subsequently physician manpower in Texas. GRANTS & AWARDS: 2007: Preserve America Grant for the Brownsville 21 Project in conjunction with the City of Brownsville MIS Department, Public Works Department and the Brownsville Historical Association for $137, : U.S. Soccer Foundation 24/7 Fields Program Grant which consists of a field development package including $100,000 for the Brownsville Sports Park. 2001: UTB/TSC TexPrep (Texas Pre-Freshmen Engineering Program), Cameron Works, Inc. $165,761, submitted in conjunction with the ENLACE/BASE program/ Dr. Mario Diaz, UTB/TSC Department Chair of Physics and Astronomy. Contract funded based on number of participants enrolled. Sustainability in Environmental Protection Activities (SEPA) Project, EPA, $60,000, submitted in conjunction with Dr. Margie Mancillas, Office of Student Affairs. Community Outreach Partnership Center, HUD, $399,000

Evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and management operations.

5 PUBLICATIONS: "Texas and Texans' Influence On National Politics." In Texas State Policy and Politics, ed. Mark Somma. Simon and Schuster, TSTC COURSES APPROVED TO TEACH: GOVT 2301 American Government I (Federal & Texas constitutions) Origin and development of the U.S. and Texas constitutions, structure and powers of national, state and local government including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, and federalism. GOVT 2302 American Government II (Federal & Texas Topics) Examination of political participation, the election process, public policy, civil liberties and civil rights in the U.S. and Texas.

structure and powers of national, state and local government including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, and federalism.

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT. relating to establishing a health science center and medical school

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT. relating to establishing a health science center and medical school By:AALucio S.B.ANo.A0 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to establishing a health science center and medical school in the Rio Grande Valley. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: