Meet your NACCU Volunteers: Javan Teixeira
Meet your NACCU Volunteers:
Javan Teixeira
This is the latest installment of the NACCU series highlighting our association volunteers. NACCU provides programs and services to our members, many which would not be possible without the dedication and commitment of our volunteer leaders. Volunteers, whether they are a committee member, a Board member, or an onsite volunteer at a conference, are all important in making NACCU volunteer-driven programs an exceptional experience for our card industry peers.
Campus Card Information
Name: Javan Teixeira
School: New York University
Volunteer Role: Technology Research Committee
What is your role at your institution?
As the Assistant Director of Campus Services Solutions within central IT, I have the privilege of leading a fantastic team dedicated to the tech backbone that supports many of our vital Campus Safety, Campus Services, and community-facing initiatives. Think of us as the tech enablers, empowering the departments that provide these essential services. We ensure the technology runs smoothly, from keeping our students safe to making their campus experience a little brighter and more enjoyable. Ultimately, we're all about leveraging technology to enhance our community's well-being.
Where was the first NACCU conference you attended?
While I haven't had the pleasure of attending a NACCU conference myself YET, I've certainly heard wonderful things from my team. They consistently return energized and full of valuable insights from their experiences at the conferences.
What do you like about volunteering with NACCU?
My absolute favorite thing about volunteering with our NACCU committee is the opportunity it provides to connect with colleagues from all sorts of different universities – people I might not otherwise get to meet. It's like expanding my professional family. And then, getting to roll up our sleeves and work together on new initiatives that genuinely help our community. This is incredibly rewarding.
60's, 70's, 80's, 90's: Which decade do you love the most and why?
Definitely the 80s for me. Maybe it's the 80s baby in me, but the music (‘Eye of the Tiger’) and movies ('Princess Bride’.) were just fantastic. Plus, it was the dawn of so many classic video games like Pac-Man and Super Mario Brothers.
What sport would you compete in if you were in the Olympics?
I love to swim and have not been doing enough of it. As an Olympic swimmer, I would have an excuse to be in the water all of the time.
Have you ever completed anything on your bucket list?
Yes, marrying a wonderful partner and raising my two sons, who I hope will contribute positively to their communities, are definitely things I'm grateful to have experienced.
What is your favorite dessert?
Anything chocolatey is my favorite, but it's all about that rich quality. A warm brownie and a moist German chocolate cake are definitely high on the list.
What is your cellphone wallpaper?
A photo I took last year of bright tropical fish in a coral landscape. It's a little piece of underwater paradise on my phone.