Institutional Advancement
Marc A. Nivet, Ed.D., M.B.A.
Executive Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Professor, UT Southwestern Peter O'Donnell Jr. School of Public Health
Marc A. Nivet, Ed.D., M.B.A., has served as the Executive Vice President for Institutional Advancement at UT Southwestern Medical Center since September 2016. A nationally renowned thought leader and highly regarded change agent, Dr. Nivet leads an extensive team that works to elevate awareness, improve engagement, and build relationships to advance the Medical Center’s mission.
He has spent over 30 years in academic medicine, developing creative program initiatives and innovative approaches in support of research, medical education, and patient care. Prior to his role at UT Southwestern, Dr. Nivet served as an executive leader at the Association of American Medical Colleges, consulting with medical schools and teaching hospitals on community engagement and health literacy. He also served as COO and Treasurer for the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation, which aligns workforce training with the dynamic needs of patients.
Dr. Nivet earned his doctorate in higher education management from the University of Pennsylvania and his Master of Business Administration with a focus on health care management from the George Washington University School of Business. Dr. Nivet is a Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine and a former President of the National Association of Medical Minority Educators.
Dr. Nivet serves academic medicine on a variety of national boards and commissions. In the local community, he is a member of the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors; the Dallas Symphony Board of Directors; the Salesmanship Club of Dallas; the Trinity Park Conservancy; and the board of KERA, a National Public Radio (NPR) and Public Broadcasting (PBS) member station.
Amanda Billings
Vice President for Development
Amanda Billings was named Vice President for Development in November 2014. She leads UT Southwestern Medical Center’s philanthropic strategies, which allow the Medical Center to continue to conduct world-class research, educate tomorrow’s health care leaders, and deliver quality patient care. Previously, Ms. Billings was Interim Vice President for Development and Director of Development Communications at UT Southwestern, where she was highly involved in the Building the Future of Medicine campaign to support the construction of William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital.
Before joining UT Southwestern in 2010, Ms. Billings spent 13 years leading communication and marketing efforts for the American Red Cross, both regionally and nationally.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Austin College in Sherman, Texas, and has done graduate work in English literature at the University of North Texas.
Jenny Doren, M.S.
Vice President for Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs
Jenny Doren, an accomplished communications leader, became Vice President for Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs in April 2023. She directs and executes marketing and communications plans that convey a consistent message in support of UT Southwestern’s strategic goals and objectives through memorable advertising, notable media, and meaningful community partnerships. She also serves as a key adviser to executive leadership, department chairs, and other stakeholders to elevate local, national, and international awareness of UTSW’s pioneering research, exceptional clinical care, and innovative academic programs.
Ms. Doren joined UT Southwestern in 2016 as Director of Video Content and Strategy and then served as Interim Assistant Vice President for Communications. Most recently, she was Associate Vice President for UT Southwestern’s Health System Administration and Communications. She has developed and implemented comprehensive internal and external Health System communication strategies to build employee engagement and enhance the patient and family experience.
Before joining UT Southwestern, she worked for nearly a decade as a television reporter in Illinois; Washington, D.C.; and Dallas.
Ms. Doren holds a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University, an undergraduate degree in English from the University of Michigan, and is pursuing an executive M.B.A. in Healthcare Organization Leadership at UT Dallas.
Ruben E. Esquivel
Vice President for Community and Corporate Relations
Vice President for Community and Corporate Relations of UT Southwestern Medical Center since 1995, Ruben E. Esquivel began his career as an assembler with AVO International Inc. While working, he attended college at night to earn a degree in electrical engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. His work at AVO culminated in being named President and CEO of the company in 1985 and Vice Chairman in 1994.
Mr. Esquivel has served as Chairman of the Board of Managers of the Dallas County Hospital District (dba Parkland Health & Hospital System) and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation. He currently serves on several local boards, including the Dallas Zoological Society, State Fair of Texas, Stemmons Corridor Business Association, and the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas.
Angelica Marin Hill, M.B.A.
Vice President for Government Affairs and Policy
Angelica Marin Hill became Vice President for Government Affairs and Policy in March 2014. Focusing on analytical approaches to legislative issues and strategic communications, her office is responsible for state and federal appropriations that are crucial to UT Southwestern Medical Center’s advancement as a world-class research institution.
Previously, Ms. Hill was Assistant Vice President for Legislative Budget and Policy at UT Southwestern, where for seven years she was involved in government relations, strategic planning, and legislative analysis. From 2001 to 2004, she served as a senior analyst for the Texas Senate Finance Committee, overseeing appropriations for higher education and health and human services agencies, among others, accounting for more than 70 percent of a $117 billion state budget. She has also worked in private industry, focusing on state and federal policy in health insurance reform.
Ms. Hill has an undergraduate degree in history from Harvard University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas McCombs School of Business.