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Government and Community Relations

The Office of Government and Community Relations leads external efforts for UT Dallas by building effective relationships with elected and appointed leaders, monitoring legislative and regulatory initiatives, and developing the University’s presence among civic and community groups.

Government Relations

The Vice President for Government and Community Relations serves as the chief government relations officer for the University. The office tracks federal, state and local policies and communicates the University’s interests. The office serves as the main point of contact for area elected officials and regularly hosts these leaders for briefings, tours and campus experiences. The office works to keep government leadership informed about the University’s remarkable progress and continued great news.

Community Leadership

The Vice President for Government and Community Relations serves as the chief community relations officer for the University. The office manages the University’s participation in local chambers of commerce, business coalitions, and civic organizations, and works across the institution to ensure that the University is represented and engaged. The office manages the sponsorships for select community events and seeks out opportunities in the region to share the bright story of UT Dallas.

Contact the Office of Government and Community Relations

Amanda Rockow, Vice President of Government and Community Relations

Gabriella Pate, Director, Federal and Community Relations

Brittney Madden, Director, State Relations

Julie Rooney, Business Manager

govrelations@utdallas.edu
972-883-2106 Office

Mailing Address:
Office of Government and Community Relations
The University of Texas at Dallas
800 W. Campbell Road, AD 12
Richardson, TX 75080

Physical Location:
Administration Bldg. (AD) 2.412
Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Austin Address:
Office of Government and Community Relations
The University of Texas at Dallas
1005 Congress Avenue, Suite 415
Austin, Texas 78701

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