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Steven Fernandez

Steven Fernandez

Student Opportunity & Achievement Resources (SOAR) Director

Steven Fernandez

Steven J. Fernandez is a strategic and results-oriented higher education leader with over 15 years of experience advancing student success, enrollment management, and equity-focused initiatives. Currently serving as the Director of the Office of Student Opportunity & Achievement Resources at Baylor University, Steven oversees a dynamic portfolio of programs supporting first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students—including the McNair Scholars Program, Student Financial Wellness, Basic Needs initiatives, and undergraduate research exploration.

A proven grant writer and visionary leader, Steven has secured more than $2.5 million in federal and nonprofit funding to expand access and retention services, while cultivating philanthropic partnerships to combat food insecurity on campus. His strategic leadership has contributed to an increase in retention among Pell-eligible students and  growth in undergraduate research participation. 

Steven is a nationally recognized voice in college access and student development. He served as President of the National McNair Association of Professionals and currently chairs Baylor’s Latinx Student Success Initiatives. He is also a legislative advocate for TRIO programs and an executive board member of the Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education (TACHE) Heart of Texas Chapter.

Steven holds a Master of Arts in Global Affairs from Florida International University and is completing his Ed.D. in Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with a focus on International Education Administration. His work continues to center on developing inclusive, data-informed strategies that empower students to thrive academically and beyond.

Steven Fernandez
Steven_Fernandez@baylor.edu
(254) 710-3916

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