Fall 2026 Commencement: Event Staff

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Ability Services Sold-out

Team Lead: Patrick Nguyen.

Supports accessibility needs and assists graduates and guests requiring accommodations. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

Alumni Affairs Sold-out

Team Lead: James Mable.

Supports graduate and alumni engagement activities while providing information and assistance to graduates and alumni. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

Announcers Sold-out

Provides official ceremony announcements, graduate names, transitions, and other scripted information during the ceremony. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

Back Operations Sold-out

Team Lead: Elizabeth Scherer.

Supports behind-the-scenes operations, materials, supplies, room readiness, and communication between operational areas. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

Barnes & Noble Sold-out

Team Lead: Kayla Vergin-Smith.

Supports regalia-related needs, student questions, and designated commencement merchandise or regalia services. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

Check-in (Faculty) Sold-out

Team Lead: Dr Darin Baskin, Shannah Hamilton.

Checks in faculty, confirms participation, provides materials, and directs faculty to staging or seating locations. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

Check-in (Staff) Sold-out

Team Lead: Izzy Flowers. Checks in event staff, confirms assignments, distributes credentials or materials, and directs staff to their assigned locations. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

Check-in (Students) Sold-out

Team Lead: Latonia Wells & Dorthea Hicks.

Checks in graduates, verifies registration, directs students to the appropriate area, and assists with ceremony preparation. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

Communications & Marketing Sold-out

Team Lead: Ricardo Hernandez.

Supports event branding, signage, promotional materials, and approved commencement communications. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

Emergency Services Sold-out

Team Lead: David Potts.

Responds to medical, safety, and emergency situations, coordinating with venue and HCC emergency personnel. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

Facilities Sold-out

Team Lead: Gwen Nash.

Coordinates venue setup, facility needs, room readiness, equipment placement, and facility-related requests. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

Floor Management Sold-out

Team Lead: Dr Matias Garza.

Directs student movement, staging, seating, processional flow, and floor transitions during the ceremonies. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

Gonfalon Carriers AM Ceremony Sold-out

8 available

Team Lead: Jovany Cardona.

Carries and positions the designated gonfalons during the processional and ceremony. Selected by Sr. Vice Chancellor of Instruction, Student Services & CAO.

Regalia required.

Gonfalon Carriers PM Ceremony Sold-out

9 available

Team Lead: Jovany Cardona.

Carries and positions the designated gonfalons during the processional and ceremony. Selected by Sr. Vice Chancellor of Instruction, Student Services & CAO.

Regalia required.

HCC Police (includes honor guard) Sold-out

Team Lead: Lt. D. Bryant, HCC Police. Provides security, crowd control, access control, and response support throughout the venue. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

HCC-TV Sold-out

Team Lead: Chris Bourne.

Supports video production, livestreaming, cameras, broadcast feeds, and other HCC television production needs. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

Honor & VA Cords Sold-out

Team Lead: Mary Lemburg & Dr Chasity Holliman Douglas.

Distributes and verifies honor cords, supporting Veterans Affairs-related recognition and materials. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

HCC-IT Sold-out

Team Lead: Jeffrey Mc Daniels.

Provides technology support for ceremony operations, connectivity, equipment, scanners, and technical issues. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

Program Distribution Sold-out

Team Lead: David Tietz.

Distributes commencement programs to guests at designated entry points. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

Protocol / Guest Relations Sold-out

Team Lead: Dr. Desmond Lewis.

Provides guest assistance, answers questions, directs guests, and supports protocol needs for special guests. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

Recreation & Wellness Sold-out

Team Lead: Tiffany Lane.

Supports designated student engagement, recreational, and health and wellness activities associated with commencement. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

Risk Management Sold-out

Team Lead: Wanda Baines.

Identifies and reports operational risks, supports safety procedures, and coordinates risk-related concerns. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

Special Events Team Sold-out

3 available

Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

Stage Management Sold-out

Team Lead: Dr Marlon Anderson & Afrah Hassan.

Coordinates stage activity, timing, personnel movement, cues, and transitions during the ceremony. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

Social Media Sold-out

Team Lead: Donald Spark.

Captures and coordinates approved commencement content for HCC social media coverage. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

Student Communication / Ticketing Sold-out

Team Lead: Shar-day Campbell, Jasemine Knowles.

Supports student and guest ticketing communication, ticket inquiries, and related entry information. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

Student Engagement Sold-out

Team Lead: Regina Wilson.

Supports student-focused activities, engagement areas, and graduate experience initiatives. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

Student Marshals AM Ceremony Sold-out

Supports graduate movement, staging, seating, and processional activities for the morning ceremony. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

Student Marshals PM Ceremony Sold-out

Regalia required.Supports graduate movement, staging, seating, and processional activities for the afternoon ceremony. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

Swoop & Handlers (includes live Swoop & Inflatable Swoop) Sold-out

Coordinates Swoop's appearance, movement, timing, safety, and interaction with graduates and guests. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

Vendor - Carpet & Chair Sold-out

Vendor - DJ Sold-out

Provides designated music, announcements, and audio support as assigned during commencement activities. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

Vendor - Flash Photography Sold-out

Team Lead: Deshawn Colbert.

Coordinates designated event photography services and supports the photography area or graduate photo process. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

Vendor - Interpreters Sold-out

Team Lead: Jana Vise.

Provides American Sign Language interpretation and supports accessibility during the ceremony. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

Vendor - Musicians / Band Sold-out

Provides live musical support for designated ceremony segments, processional, recessional, and other scheduled performances. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

Vendor - Photobooth Sold-out

Manages the photo booth area, assists guests and graduates, and maintains orderly use of the equipment. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

Vendor - Photographer Sold-out

Team Lead: Deshawn Colbert. Provides designated event photography coverage based on the assigned photography scope. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

VIP - Chancellor's Executive Council & Board of Trustees Sold-out

Team Lead: Sharon Wright, Reatha Bell.

VIP Check In Sold-out

Team Lead: N. Boutte Hiniluoma.

Welcomes and checks in VIP guests, verifies attendance, provides credentials or materials, and directs guests to the appropriate area. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

VIP Communications Sold-out

Team Lead: Alda Falcon.

Coordinates information and communication with VIPs, leadership, and designated event contacts. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

VIP Escort Sold-out

Team Lead: Dr. Nakia Edwards.

Personally escorts designated VIPs and leadership to assigned locations throughout the event. Completing this form does not guarantee participation; final teams will be selected by the team's lead.

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Meal Information

Breakfast not needed Sold-out

Lunch not needed Sold-out

No Restrictions Sold-out

Gluten-free Sold-out

Pescatarian Sold-out

Vegan Sold-out

Vegetarian Sold-out

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Select appropropriate option(s): Setup Day, Commencement Day (morning or afternoon) or Both Days

Set-up Day Sold-out

Reliant Arena, NRG Parkway, Houston, TX, USA

Commencement Day (Morning Ceremony) Sold-out

Reliant Arena, NRG Parkway, Houston, TX, USA

Commencement Day (Afternoon Ceremony) Sold-out

Reliant Arena, NRG Parkway, Houston, TX, USA

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No Shirt Needed Sold-out

Small Sold-out

Medium Sold-out

Large Sold-out

X-Large Sold-out

2X-Large Sold-out

3X-Large Sold-out

4X-Large Sold-out

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For any questions regarding registration, contact the Fall 2026 Commencement Team.

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