Associate Dean of Students
Division of Student Affairs
University of Houston
Dr. Sara Jahansouz Wray serves as Associate Dean of Students at the University of Houston. Dr. Wray supports UH by providing leadership in the areas of Student Conduct and Policy as well as Crisis Management Response and Student Advocacy. Dr. Wray serves on many university committees and prides herself on developing relationships within the community. She is also the Dean of Students Office liaison to the Sugar Land and Katy campuses.
Dr. Wray holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Life sciences from Kansas State University, a Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration from Indiana University, a Master’s Degree in Emergency and Crisis Management from University of North Carolina at Pembroke, and a Doctorate in Learning and Leadership from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Dr. Wray’s dissertation, Female Undergraduate Student Perceptions of Their Engagement in an Experiential Learning Activity, has been utilized as a leading resource in understanding the role of experiential learning in . Dr. Wray’s research interests include emotional intelligence, recovery, and student persistence.
Dr. Wray is a sought after professional speaker that has served hundreds of colleges, universities, professional associations, and podcasts sharing stories from her life, research, and her recovery journey. Dr. Wray served as a board member for the Ford Foundation’s CEOs for Cities and was named Professor of the Year during her service at UT-Chattanooga.
Dr. Wray’s proudest role in life is that of a (sober) wife and mother. Her family enjoys making memories through travel and time spent with friends that are considered family.