Jarett Lujan, Ph.D.

VP of Praxis

Council Term: 2024-2028

Dr. Jarett Lujan serves as the Vice President for Praxis for the Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Institution Educators (AHSIE), where he leads initiatives that bridge research and practice through professional learning, leadership development, and collaborative engagement for HSI educators nationwide. He also currently serves as President of the Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education (TACHE), advancing educational opportunity, advocacy, and leadership development for Hispanic and Latino communities across Texas.

Dr. Lujan is the Assistant Director for Research Development at Texas Tech University, where he provides strategic leadership for faculty research development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and external funding initiatives. Previously, he served as the inaugural Director of Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Initiatives at Texas Tech, leading implementation of the university’s Title V grant and launching the HSI Fellows program.

His scholarship focuses on Hispanic-Serving Institutions, servingness, belonging, and organizational transformation. As a first-generation college graduate from rural West Texas, Dr. Lujan is passionate about helping institutions move beyond HSI designation toward intentionally creating environments where students, faculty, staff, and communities can truly thrive.