Who We Are
Austin Career Institute was established by Shawn Jamali, a licensed Professional Engineer and Rosha Teimuri, Texas State University Activate Program graduate and computer programmer.
ACI has received numerous recognitions at national and local level for its innovative approach to education and helping Central Texas community.
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Our Trade School Vision
ACI's vision is transforming workforce challenges into opportunities through innovative education and
collaborative partnerships with leading community service providers, enabling upward
mobility. The vision meshes perfectly with our trade school mission.
Meet our Team
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Rosha
Teimuri
Teimuri
President
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Shawn
Jamali
Jamali
CEO
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Jim
Branham
Branham
Campus President
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Estella
Proctor
Proctor
Director of Business Operations & Compliance
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Terry
Solis
Solis
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
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Connie
Garcia
Garcia
Financial Aid Advisor
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Mike
Tucker
Tucker
Director of Student Services
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Alexandra
Sotomayor
Sotomayor
Senior Admissions Representative
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Laura
Morales
Morales
Admissions Representative
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Kathie
Kohout
Kohout
Medical Department Chair
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Matt
Stroh
Stroh
Program Chair, HVAC-R
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John
Longmire
Longmire
Program Chair, Electrical
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Agustin
Wong
Wong
Senior HVAC-R Instructor
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Jonathan
Miller
Miller
Senior HVAC-R Instructor
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Albert
Echols
Echols
Senior HVAC-R Instructor
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Deon
Griffith
Griffith
Senior Electrical Instructor
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David
Thompson
Thompson
Electrical Instructor
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Juran
Addison
Addison
Senior Electrical Instructor
Our Awards
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ACI gives award to City of Austin on behalf of the White House
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Read more information about the trade school programs we offer
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