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Admissions

Meet Your Counselor

ETBU works hard to make sure that every potential student has a friendly face that they can reach out to. As an incoming student, you will be assigned a counselor that will guide you through the process each step of the way. We strive for individualized attention for each of our future students.

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Keyontea Cooper
Freshman Admissions Counselor

keyonteac@etbu.edu  |  Office: 903.923.2006
Mobile: 903.407.8157

Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication, East Texas Baptist University
Territory: Dallas and Fort Worth
Hometown: Marshall, TX
Favorite Local Business:  Pic-N-Pay
Hobbies: I love cooking, playing video games, watching old movies, trying out new places to eat that I've seen on TikTok, and hanging out with friends and family. 
Fun Fact: I have two middle names and one of them is named after a Ninja Turtle. Can you guess which one? 
Favorite Verse: 2 Corinthians 2:14 
My advice to students: College isn't just going to have classes, it's a life experience, remember to have fun and keep your life balanced. 

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Landry Pedroza
Freshman Admissions Counselor

landryp@etbu.edu  |  Office: 903.923.2004
Mobile: 903.407.8158

Bachelors of Business Administration in Management, East Texas Baptist University
Master of Business Administration (graduating December 2023)
Territory: East Texas
Hometown: Mansfield, Texas
Favorite Local Business: Tacos Reyes
Hobbies: I love to be active, whether it is lifting weights, going golfing, or playing different sports with my friends. I enjoy spending time with friends and family, as well as reading a good book or listening to a podcast. 
Fun Fact: I have a twin sister who also graduated from ETBU. 
Favorite Verse: Matthew 6:33
My advice to students: Go out and take advantage of all the opportunities around you! College is what you make it, so be intentional to meet new people, try new things, and get involved in a local church.

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Brandon Powell
Freshman Admissions Counselor

brandonp@etbu.edu  |  Office: 903.923.2009

Mobile: 903.578.1091

Bachelors of Business Administration in Management, East Texas Baptist University
Master of Business Administration (graduating December 2025)
Territory: Out of State
Hometown: Wills Point, Texas
Favorite Local Business: Black Coffee Records
Hobbies: I love to stay active! Because I grew up in sports, I love lifting weights and playing any sport as long as I am having a good time. Spending time with my family and friends is my favorite thing to do in the world!
Fun Fact: I love everything to do with classic cars! 
Favorite Verse: Colossians 3:12-17
My advice to students: Rely on the Lord and he will give you strength to make important decisions. The Lord never gives you more than you can handle. God has a plan for your life and He will direct you where to go. Take life one step at a time and invest into the people around you!

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Maleia Taylor
Freshman Admissions Counselor

mtaylor@etbu.edu  |  Office: 903.923.2019
Mobile: 903.503.2020

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, East Texas Baptist University
Territory: Greater Texas
Hometown: Ingleside, Texas
Favorite Local Business: Joe Pine
Hobbies: I love going to the beach, I love to spend time with people, making podcasts or videos, and I enjoy going on walks!
Fun Fact: I have my own podcast called, "The MESSage". 
Favorite Verse: Ephesians 3:20
My advice to students: Trust in the Lord during this new season; He will never fail you! Surround yourself with uplifting friends and enjoy every moment you have here on the Hill.