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Veterans Success Center Team

Professional headshot of Thomas Cruise.Thomas R. Cruise, Veterans Success Center Director

“As a former student veteran, I understand the experiences of our veteran population. It is an honor and privilege to serve this community and aid in their success at UT. We were volunteers then, volunteers now, and volunteers forever.”

CliftonStrengths: Strategic, Individualization, Adaptability, Maximizer, Futuristic

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Erica Quin, Veterans Success Center Associate Director

“I am honored to guide and support our veteran scholars at UT… My commitment to service extends beyond my military career; my goal is that it is reflected in my unwavering dedication to empowering others.”

CliftonStrengths: Individualization, Developer, Restorative, Empathy, Arranger

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Professional headshot of Kianna Zolkiewicz.Kianna Zolkiewicz, Veterans Academic Coach

Kianna’s motto that she lives life by is: “Impossible is in the dictionary of fools”; if you set the right intention, you can accomplish anything.

CliftonStrengths: Relator, Empathy, Responsibility, Learner, Woo

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