Texas A&M San Antonio Foundation

John D. Sanchez currently serves as Executive Director for Advancement.  Sanchez provides day-to-day management for Advancement operations and plays a key role in University-wide fundraising efforts.

Sanchez has 16+ years of experience in higher education fundraising, advancement operations and strategy.  Before coming to Texas A&M University-San Antonio, Sanchez served his Alma Mater, Our Lady of the Lake University in various advancement roles, which makes him well-prepared to create a strong advancement operation that A&M-SA can be proud of.

Sanchez earned a B.B.A. in Human Resources Management and an M.B.A. in Management from Our Lady of the Lake University.  He has also received fundraising certifications through the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and the Institute for Charitable Giving.  He is also a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

Italia works with faculty and staff to write, submit, and manage all of A&M-SA’s privately funded grants. Italia comes to Texas A&M-San Antonio with experience in non-profit fundraising and grant writing in higher education and holds a BA from Texas A&M University, MA from St. Mary’s University, and MBA from University of the Incarnate Word.

Jordan Burbank Haby serves as the Athletic & Annual Giving Officer, where she spearheads all fundraising initiatives for the university and the Athletic programs. As a former student-athlete, Jordan brings a champion's mindset to her role, underpinned by her experience in collegiate soccer at Texas A&M University and Oklahoma State University.

During her time at Texas A&M, Jordan clinched an SEC Championship in 2020, showcasing her dedication and competitive spirit. She graduated from Texas A&M in 2022 and further honed her leadership and strategic skills by earning her MBA from Oklahoma State University in 2023. In her current role, Jordan leverages her athletic background and academic skills to drive the success of A&M-SA's fundraising efforts, ensuring the continued excellence and growth of the university and it's athletic programs.