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Birds Up Podcast

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The Birds Up Podcast, by the UT San Antonio Alumni Association, features conversations with alumni and special guests who have unique stories to tell about their time at UTSA, UT Health San Antonio, their unique career paths, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Our alumni nest is full of dedicated, passionate, and loyal Roadrunners eager to share their stories. Ready, Rowdy, and Relevan... more

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In this episode of the BirdsUp Podcast, we sit down with UT San Antonio alum Jonathan Tijerina, Vice President of Corporate Development at CPS Energy, to explore his journey from Roadrunner to executive leader in San Antonio’s energy sector. Jonathan... more

Roadrunner Nation, the wait is over — it’s time to talk 2025 UTSA Football! In this Annual BirdsUp Countdown to Kickoff episode, we team up with Jared Kalmus from Alamo Audible to break down why the Roadrunners are poised to get back to contending fo... more

In this episode of BirdsUp, we sit down with Laura Beth Garcia ’06 — board-certified neurosurgical physician assistant, proud Roadrunner, and incoming President of the UTSA Alumni Association.

From launching Homecoming traditions like the iconic foa... more

What a season it’s been! From cheering on the sidelines to celebrating career wins, this season of BirdsUp was all about spotlighting the incredible people who make Roadrunner Nation so special.

We had an absolute blast sitting down with an amazing ... more

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Recent Guests

Jonathan Tijerina
Vice President of Corporate Development at CPS Energy
CPS Energy
Episode: S5E3: Roadrunner Roots, Energy Future – BirdsUp with CPS Energy’s Jonathan Tijerina
Laura Beth Garcia
Incoming president of the UTSA Alumni Association
UTSA Alumni Association
Episode: S5E1: A Legacy of Leadership – Spirit, Service & Neurosurgery with Incoming Alumni President Laura Beth Garcia
Carol Price-Torok
Head Coach of UTSA Women's Volleyball
UTSA Athletics
Episode: S4E16: From Serve to Success — Coach Carol’s Playbook for Champions On and Off the Court
Jesse Vargas
COO of the San Antonio Zoo
San Antonio Zoo
Episode: S4E15: Adventures in Leadership — UTSA Alumnus Jesse Vargas' Road from San Antonio to Global Attractions and the San Antonio Zoo
Jon Gary Herrera
President and CEO of VIA Metropolitan Transit, former Rey Feo
VIA Metropolitan Transit
Episode: S4E14: From Rey Feo to VIA CEO: UTSA Alumnus Jon Gary Herrera’s Leadership Journey
George Torres
Entrepreneur and board member of the UTSA Alumni Association
River City Home Care
Episode: S4E13: The Heart of a Roadrunner: UTSA Alumni George Torres on Entrepreneurship, Mentorship & Community
Lori Houston
Assistant City Manager for San Antonio and UTSA alumna
City of San Antonio
Episode: S4E12: Big Moves, Bold Vision: UTSA Alumna Lori Houston’s San Antonio Urban Evolution
Rob Wicall
Former Spurs Coyote, entrepreneur, and author
Wicall Experience
Episode: S4E11: Beyond the Mascot: Unmasking UTSA Alumnus, Spurs Coyote, and Entrepreneur Rob Wicall
Ty Tilson
Current utility player for the UTSA baseball team.
UTSA Baseball
Episode: S4E10: 2025 UTSA Baseball Season Preview & Hot Takes w/ Audio Audible’s Dan Nerdahl & Special Guest Ty Tilson

Hosts

Josh Amparan
Producer and one of the hosts, he is affiliated with the UTSA Alumni Association.
Melissa Adame
Co-host of the podcast with a strong connection to the UTSA Alumni Association.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
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    My dad was in it

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  • Informative

    Informative and entertaining news and stories related to UTSA. Highly recommended.

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    5
    Twain55
    United States2 months ago

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S5E3: Roadrunner Roots, Energy Future – BirdsUp with CPS Energy’s Jonathan Tijerina
Q: What challenges do you see in the energy transition?
Tijerina described the ongoing transformation of the energy sector as comparable to the telecommunications shift 25 years ago, stressing the need for CPS Energy to adapt to customer preferences.
S5E1: A Legacy of Leadership – Spirit, Service & Neurosurgery with Incoming Alumni President Laura Beth Garcia
Q: How do you envision bridging the gap between UTSA and UT Health alumni?
She indicates the need for open communication and understanding the unique needs of both alumni groups to foster integration.
S5E1: A Legacy of Leadership – Spirit, Service & Neurosurgery with Incoming Alumni President Laura Beth Garcia
Q: What was it like transitioning from UTSA to UT Health?
Garcia describes it as a challenging yet rewarding experience, emphasizing her continuous learning in neurosurgery.
S4E12: Big Moves, Bold Vision: UTSA Alumna Lori Houston’s San Antonio Urban Evolution
Q: How are major development projects like Project Marvel funded?
Lori explained the complex negotiations between city and county to secure funding and emphasized the importance of community input in these projects.
S4E12: Big Moves, Bold Vision: UTSA Alumna Lori Houston’s San Antonio Urban Evolution
Q: What led to your decision to move into public service after working with Target?
Lori discussed feeling unfulfilled in her corporate role and a desire to see the impact of her work on people's lives, leading her to seek opportunities in public service.

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1. Jonathan Tijerina
2. Laura Beth Garcia
3. Carol Price-Torok
4. Jesse Vargas
5. Jon Gary Herrera
6. George Torres
7. Lori Houston
8. Rob Wicall

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