Dr. Jacob Mendez has been part of Wichita State for nearly eight years, supporting student success in the College of Engineering. Encouraged by a former Staff Senate president to get involved, he joined the Senate in 2023 as a way to give back and build connections across campus. Now serving as president, he values the relationships he’s formed and the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues who care deeply about students and aren’t afraid to try new approaches to help them succeed.
Outside of work, Jacob stays active through running, coaching and CrossFit. He enjoys supporting others in their fitness goals and is usually training for something himself. A fun fact: he’s always happy to have company — if you ever want to join him for a local 5K, he’d love to run together and make new connections.
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