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Meet our Staff
Mark Warrington
UT Dallas BSM Director
PO Box 835932, Richardson, TX 75803
Mark is the BSM Director at UT Dallas and also coordinates ministry efforts across Collin County. He has served in college ministry for over 17 years and is a product of BSM himself! He graduated from Angelo State University with a degree in Biochemistry and holds a Master of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. Mark is married to his wonderful wife, Kaitlin, and they have two amazing kids. Coffee is his love language, and he'd love to chat with you over a cortado.
Alli Wortham
UT Dallas BSM Associate Director
Alli Wortham serves as an Associate Director with the UTD Baptist Student Ministry. Originally from Houston, Texas, she earned her Bachelor's degree in Religion from Baylor University before moving to Rowlett to complete the School of Ministry through Lakepointe Church.
During her time at Lakepointe, Alli served in the Kids Ministry, investing in the lives of first through fifth graders. While she loved serving children, God used her own experience with the Baylor BSM to ignite a passion for evangelism, discipleship, and walking alongside college students and international students. She is excited to be part of the UTD BSM team and is passionate about helping students encounter Jesus, find authentic community, and grow in their faith.
John Murthodi
BSM Cross-Cultural Specialist at the UT Dallas
682-583-8003
John's greatest joy is serving and sharing the love of Christ with the diverse community of international students at UTD. He loves seeing students experience genuine care, ask meaningful questions about faith, and encounter the hope of the gospel through authentic relationships.
Two passages have especially shaped John's approach to ministry. The story of the Good Samaritan reminds him to intentionally pursue and care for students, meeting practical needs and building relationships before they ever have to ask for help. The account of the Syrophoenician woman in Mark 7 reminds him that the invitation to follow Jesus is for everyone. No matter a person's culture, background, or beliefs, John is passionate about helping students discover that they are welcomed by Christ through faith.
Jacob Gaines
TXBSM Missionary
UT Dallas
Jacob was born in Arkansas and came to the Dallas area in 2019 to study at UTD. He was a student leader in the BSM for multiple years before graduating. Eventually, God called him into the ministry by serving at the UTD BSM. You can find him on a Wednesday evening in the JSOM building handing out chai to students and asking them questions. He is a member of First Baptist Richardson along with his wife, Emily. They actually met at the BSM while they were students.
Favorite Video Game: Outer Wilds
Favorite Board Game: Mistborn: The Deck Building Game
Favorite Bible Verse: Joshua 24:15
Suzy Eisenberg
TX BSM Missionary
UT Dallas BSM
Suzy is thrilled to be serving at UTD. After 10 years teaching Health Science in Plano ISD, she discovered a love for building relationships with people from different countries, cultures, and beliefs and helping students learn to do the same. She is passionate about helping students better understand one another's faiths and sacred texts, believing that real dialogue happens in an environment of curiosity and mutual respect.
Suzy grew up across the street from UTD and raised three kids here with her husband of over 30 years, also native to Richardson, giving her deep roots in this community and a long-standing love for the campus she now serves.
Samuel Wang
BSM Coordinator, UT Dallas BSM
Sam was born and raised in a Christian family in East Asia, where his faith began to take root at an early age. During his undergraduate years, he discovered a passion for ministry while serving with youth and young adults at his local church.
After graduating, Sam followed God's calling to Dallas, Texas, to attend Dallas Theological Seminary. Throughout his time in seminary, his passion for campus ministry grew as he witnessed God transform the lives of college students. After earning his Master of Theology, Sam joined Baptist Student Ministry with excitement and a deep desire to help students encounter Christ and grow in their faith.
Outside of ministry, Sam is a huge animal lover. If you have a pet, he'd love to hear about it!
Jackie Garcia
UT Dallas BSM Campus Missionary
Jackie was born and raised in Dallas. She recently graduated from UTD with her Bachelors of Science in Marketing. Before joining the team, she spent several years in student ministry as a student and loves finding the joy in everything she does.
Coffee Order: Caramel Mocha Latte
Favorite Verse: Psalms 4:8
Favorite Artist: The Strokes