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Hopeton Hay

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Director, HUB Program (2012-present), Other Positions (2001-2012) at University of Texas System
📍 Pflugerville, Texas, United States

Hopeton Hay is the Executive Director of the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program at The University of Texas System, where he provides strategic leadership to connect diverse businesses with contracting opportunities. Colleagues and partners describe him as professional, knowledgeable, and deeply passionate about diversification.

Outside of work, Hopeton is an avid reader of science fiction and fantasy, travels with his family, and hosts the "Diverse Voices Book Review" podcast. He is the founder of an annual event celebrating diverse authors and previously served as executive director for the Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce.

He is the co-editor of "Austin Noir," a short story collection offering diverse cultural perspectives on the city.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Director, HUB Program (2012-present), Other Positions (2001-2012)
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Pflugerville, Texas, United States
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Supplier Diversity
Leads the UT System's HUB program, facilitating equal opportunity for underutilized businesses to supply goods and services to UT institutions.
Diverse Literature
Hosts and produces the "Diverse Voices Book Review" podcast and founded an annual event to discuss works by authors of color.
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Career

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11-2001
Director, HUB Program (2012-present), Other Positions (2001-2012)
University of Texas System
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Get to Know Hopeton Hay. Featured in The University of Texas System (UT4U Blog)
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Celebrating Black History Month: Hopeton Hay, UT System. Featured in The University of Texas System (UT4U Blog)
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Education
1978 - 1982
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Xavier University of Louisiana
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Leadership Austin
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