Annamarie Tellez M.Ed

Annamarie is the Director for Parent & Family Programs at the University of Arizona, where she fosters a welcoming and supportive environment for all Wildcat families. Her role includes overseeing various initiatives, such as Wildcat Family Welcome events, Family Weekend programming, and Spring recruitment sessions, alongside ongoing communications designed to keep families engaged and informed about their students' academic journeys.

Annamarie started her career in higher education as the Coordinator for Parent & Family Programs within the Dean of Students Office. In July 2019, she was promoted to her current position within Enrollment Management, where she contributes to the university's mission of supporting the success of diverse, high-potential students. Her commitment to family engagement has led her to present at regional and national conferences focused on family communication and programming for new families. Annamarie is also an active member of the Association for Higher Education in Parent Program Professionals (AHEPPP), serves on the board for the Father’s Day Council of Tucson, and advises Kappa Delta Chi, Delta Chapter, at the University of Arizona.

As Tucson natives and proud University of Arizona alumni, Annamarie and her husband both began their academic journeys through the U of A New Start program. They enjoy spending time with their three children, who are all currently enrolled as Wildcats. Annamarie holds a bachelor’s degree in Family Studies and Human Development and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University.