Staff
Meet Our Team
Meet the Hutto ISD Communications and Community Relations team supporting district communications, storytelling, marketing, multimedia, community engagement and the Hutto Education Foundation.
Communications Staff
Not sure who to contact? Use the areas listed below to connect directly with the team member who can best assist you.

James Gazzale
Executive Director of Communications & Community Relations
Contact James for:
- General Media Requests
- Advertising Requests
- Public Information Requests
- General District Communications & Updates

Eliska Padilla
Communications Manager
Contact Eliska for:
- Social Media Inquiries
- ParentSquare help
- Hippo Monthly Newsletter
- Mid-Week Newsletter
- Hippo Nation Magazine
- Student Influencer Questions
Jeff Barker
Multimedia Bond & Communications Specialist
Contact Jeff for:
- Bond communications & updates
- High-quality photography, video & editing
- Professional headshots — district staff only

Brie Gamboa
Marketing Specialist
Contact Brie for:
- Website Assistance & Changes
- Social Media Reel Filming
- District Recruitment Ideas
- Event & Program Marketing
- Licensing & Branding

Juanita Lucio
Communications Department Administrative Assistant & District Receptionist
Contact Juanita for:
- Budgeting
- Community Flyers

